Kinloch Historical

Museum, Archive, Reference Library and Community Hub. Extensive genealogical records for the Kinloch area. Promoting our local heritage.

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Teas, coffees and snacks now available at our hub: Min-Sat, 10-4.
#HebrideanWay #PitStop #Balallan

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

#JobVacancy at Balallan Hub. Please contact [email protected] for more information. #JobOpportunity #IsleOfLewis #WesternIsles

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Invitation to a Community Meeting at Kinloch Community Hub, #Balallan, on Thursday 22nd June at 8pm. All welcome.

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Bertie will be at our hub on 23rd August. Do spread the word.

[Arctic Convoy Museum @InfoRACM]

A reminder that Bertie is visiting the lsle of Lewis in August & we are very keen to hear from islanders who had relatives on #ArcticConvoys. Please make yourselves known to Bertie’s custodians, or if you can’t make it, please email [email protected].

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Not long now until Father's Day. If you're still looking for that perfect gift, we have some great options in our Hub gift shop.
#FathersDay #GiftIdeas

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

It's another glorious day in Balallan. If you are exploring the area or doing the #HebrideanWay, our Hub is a perfect pit stop. We have an outside tap for water bottles, picnic tables, bike racks, a museum & a charity shop that's well worth a rummage to find bargains & souvenirs.

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

This screening will take place at our Hub tomorrow at 2:30pm. The footage gives an insight into island life in the 1970s. #MovingImageArchive

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Join the Cinema Sgìre Project for a free film screening at Kinloch Community Hub, Wednesday 7th June, 2:30pm.

#VideoArchive
#OuterHebrides

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Join the Cinema Sgìre Project for a free film screening at Kinloch Community Hub, Wednesday 7th June, 2:30pm.

#VideoArchive
#OuterHebrides

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Today at 2:30pm. Bring your dancing shoes 😁

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Tea Dance, Friday 2nd June, 2:30pm - 4pm at our Hub. Part of #DementiaAwareness Week with @alzscot
#Balallan #IsleOfLewis

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Thanks to the very talented Kinloch Krafters, we have some lovely new stock in our Gift Shop .

The Kinloch Krafters meet at the Hub every Weds 10-12.Why not join them? All sorts of different #crafts and abilities welcome. #HandmadeGifts

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

A reminder about the #TeaDance this Friday, 14:30-16:00 at our hub. Part of #DementiaAwareness Week.

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Tea Dance, Friday 2nd June, 2:30pm - 4pm at our Hub. Part of #DementiaAwareness Week with @alzscot
#Balallan #IsleOfLewis

[Peter Ferguson @craighasten]

The Shielings of Pairc, Isle of Lewis: recording of talk by John Randall for the @IslandsBookTrst https://t.co/INBCgM2GG1

[Historic Environment Scotland @HistEnvScot]

@UniWestScotland @BritishAcademy_ Come along to our workshops in the Outer Hebrides to explore how public bodies can improve support for local heritage, and share your views on how we can safeguard our heritage for the future.

With @UniWestScotland & funded by @BritishAcademy_

https://t.co/UPN2nqKb4z

[Peter Ferguson @craighasten]

Ar Dàimhean is Dualchas / Our Relationships and Heritage: 3 Outer Hebrides workshops on intangible cultural heritage from @HistEnvScot. Funding is available to residents of the Outer Hebrides to support travel expenses https://t.co/ttkh7Wi0Jq

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Tea Dance, Friday 2nd June, 2:30pm - 4pm at our Hub. Part of #DementiaAwareness Week with @alzscot
#Balallan #IsleOfLewis

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

A reminder of what’s on offer at our hub if you’re exploring the area or doing the #HebrideanWay. #IsleOfLewis #PitStop #Balallan

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Bertie will be at our Hub on 23rd August. We look forward to welcoming him. #VintageCar #FamilyDayOut #IsleOfLewis

[Arctic Convoy Museum @InfoRACM]

Bertie the NAAFI Van is visiting the #IsleOfLewis in August. Great opportunity to see this one-of-a-kind wartime vehicle. Please share. #VintageCar #MilitaryVehicle #Austin8

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

New shop stock announcement!

These fabulous items are now for sale in our gift shop, all hand-made by Bob Stewart.

Our gift shop is open Mon-Sat, 10-4.

#LocalCrafts #WoodTurning #Gifts #IsleOfLewis

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Hub will be closed today (Thurs 11th May) due to a road closure.

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

We are looking for an Activity Officer (Gaelic) to join our team. Deadline for applications 8th May at noon.
@uhi_oh @CelticGaelic @AUCelticSociety @fgghlaschu @obraichean @UofGGaidhlig @ComannCeilteach @GaidhligODE @DASG_Glaschu
#IsleOfLewis #JobVacancy

[Kinloch Historical @Cheann_a_Loch]

Job Vacancy: Re-advertised.
Activity Officer (Gaelic). New deadline for applications: 8th May at noon.
Click link for details and a downloadable copy of the poster.
https://t.co/dn4MVYtcl7
@IslesFM103 @NationalMod @HebridesNews @taighceilidh @SabhalMorOstaig @bordnagaidhlig