October 2006 -
A book of old photographs of South Uist, Eriskay and Benbecula compiled by Bill Innes.
Title -
ISBN 9781840 333817 £7.99
The Royalty from this book will go to Kildonan Museum
Clan Donald ceremony at birthplace of Flora MacDonald some years back
Afterwards members called in at the museum and had lunch provided by Barbara
at the Cafe
On the closure of Balnain House in Inverness two Harps which were in their exhibition
were donated to the Fèis Room at Kildonan
Pròiseact Beinn na Coraraidh is part of the national Their Past Your Future project and is led by a partnership of: the Imperial War Museum; Museums, Libraries and Archives England; Northern Ireland Museum Council; National Library of Wales; and Museums Galleries Scotland. The programme is supported by the Big Lottery Fund. More info
Àm a’Chogaidh ann an Uibhist (Uist During Wartime)
and will be followed by an exhibition in the Museum. Please come and tell your stories – or let Màiri know if you have photographs or stories to share. If you don’t want to tell your story in public, she’ll be happy to come and speak to you at home. Any photographs or artefacts you have will be scanned and returned to you in good order!
The Kildonan Café will be including some wartime recipes on their menu around the time of the event. Another good reason to come along!