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Kildonan Centre

The Kildonan Centre in South Uist is a heritage and cultural amenity which includes a museum, a craft shop, a Fèis room for ceilidhs, music and dance, a cafe and an archaeology room where finds can be cleaned and examined by visiting archaeology groups.

The museum itself, Taigh Tasgaidh Chill Donnain, is owned by the South Uist Historical Trust.  Originally a school it has been extended and developed into a multi purpose centre which is a Registered Museum. The museum now contains an archival room dedicated to the memory of Margaret Fay Shaw.

Open: April - October

Mon- Sat, 10am - 5pm,

Sun 2pm - 5pm

Closed: November - March

Closed

Open by appointment only out with these times and dates – please contact the chairperson Donald MacNeil on 01878 700254 or secretary Effie MacMillan on 01878 700 279

Group Visits / Guided Tours

If you would like to visit as part of a large group please book in advance and we can then arrange a guided tour for your group

WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE – All areas of the museum, café & shop are accessible. There is also a wheelchair accessible toilet.

How to Find Us: Kildonan Museum is situated on the main road that runs through South Uist. If you arrive by ferry to Lochboisdale then it is approximately 7 miles north past Daliburgh. If you arrive in Eriskay then it is approximately 15 miles to the north. If you arrive by ferry or plane to one either North Uist or Benbecula then head south and one you cross the causeway to South Uist the museum is on the main road approximately 15 miles down. Grid Ref: NF 744 245