Open Day Event
The Stornoway Historical Society is once again participating in the annual Open Day Events programme happening around Scotland between 4th-6th September 2026. Our premises will be open this Saturday 5th September between 10am-4pm in our Town Hall premises at 2...
Summer Exhibition 2026- Vintage Postcards
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. Our...
SY Gone By summer issue out now!
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 £5.00.
Lewis Emigration Talk for Refugee Festival
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,...
AGM & Ships called Stornoway Lecture
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 begins at...