by William Foulger | Aug 8, 2026 | Latest News, Lectures and Events
The Society opened its summer exhibition on Thursday 13th August in our Town Hall premises at 2 Cromwell St. The theme of this year’s event is Vintage Postcards of Stornoway, Lewis and the Western Isles. Postcards provide a unique insight into 20th century life....
by William Foulger | Jul 14, 2026 | Latest News
The latest issue of the Society’s magazine, SY Gone By is out now. Featuring articles on Vintage Postcards, The Seaman’s Strike of 1966, Stornoway Streets and much more! Issue 66 is available to buy from local shops and our web site store priced at...
by William Foulger | Jun 18, 2026 | Latest News, Lectures and Events
Stornoway Historical Society Chairman, Malcolm Macdonald will be presenting a talk on Lewis & Highland Emigration on Saturday 20th June at An Lanntair as part of the Hebridean Refugee Festival. This day’s event includes four talks that afternoon on refugees,...
by William Foulger | Mar 26, 2026 | Latest News, Lectures and Events
Coming up on Monday 30th March will be the final public lecture of the winter season. Colin Tucker will be presenting a talk on “From Clipper Ships to Container Ships -Ships called Stornoway”. The venue is the Council Chambers, Sandwick Road and the talk...
by William Foulger | Mar 20, 2026 | Latest News
The Stornoway Historical Society has a near complete collection of Eilean an Fhraoich magazines bar one year, If there are any folks willing to part with a copy of the 1980 issue please email us at info@stornowayhistoricalsociety.org.uk or message us on our Facebook...
by William Foulger | Mar 9, 2026 | Latest News, Lectures and Events
Coming up on Monday 30th March will be the final public lecture of the winter season. Colin Tucker will be presenting a talk on ‘Boats called Stornoway’. The talk begins at 7.00 pm in the Council Chambers, Sandwick Road and immediately follows the AGM of...
