About

The Benbecula History society is part of a Federation of History Societies in the Uists and Barra and the wider Western isles.
In the Uists and Barra there are six history societies or Comunn Eachdraidh (Gaelic for history societies). These are; Bernary, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay and Barra History Societies.

Benbecula is rich in local history with Nunton being the home of Clanranald following the burning of Ormiclate Castle after the battle of Sherifmuir.

MEMBERSHIP >>

Although the society maintains a register of members we believe that anyone who belongs to Benbecula or has an association with the island is technically a member without the need to register.

However, if do you wish to register in order to recieve specific newsletters and become part of our mailing list then contact us

Geographically Benbecula is divided into fifteen 'communities' called townships. The townships are (from North to South) Gramsdale, Kyles Flodda, Uachdar, Dunganichy, Balivanich, Aird, Nunton, Griminish, Torlum, Lionaclate, Creagorry, Hacklet, Kilerivagh, Uisgevagh and Petersport.

It is the history society's intention to compile a collection of reminiscences and photographs for each of the townships.
As these are completed, selections will be posted on this site (the entire booklets will be available to purchase). Residents and those from afar with connections to the island will be able to contact us and contribute their own recollections.

At present a selection of our photographic material on the Nunton townships of Nunton and Creagorry is available. GO TO >> past