Welcome to Ionad Naomh Moluag
When this innovative, eco friendly building at Ionad Naomh Moluag (the gathering place of St Moluag) was opened on 17 March 2007 it once more put the Gaelic language and culture at the heart of Lismore.
Lismore – A Rich History
The island is rich in historical sites, from ancient to not so old, but all telling the story of the people who have lived here for thousands of years.
Welcome to Ionad Naomh Moluag
When this innovative, eco friendly building at Ionad Naomh Moluag (the gathering place of St Moluag) was opened on 17 March 2007 it once more put the Gaelic language and culture at the heart of Lismore.
Lismore – A Rich History
The island is rich in historical sites, from ancient to not so old, but all telling the story of the people who have lived here for thousands of years.
What’s New at the Museum
Heritage Centre Closed for the 2024 season
The Heritage Centre is now closed for the season and will reopen in April 2025. Thanks to the volunteers, over 50 people from on and off the island who run every aspect of this centre, it has been an eventful and successful season. Taproot, our winter festival...
MacDougall International Clan Gathering 31 July 1 August 2024
Members of the Clan MacDougall International Gathering at Dunollie, were given an enthusiastic welcome when they visited Lismore in 2 groups on 31 July and 1 August 2024. Explore Lismore, who run the island’s very popular land rover tours - were at Achnacroish to...
Taproot 2024 /25
Taproot, our winter festival programme for late Sunday afternoons in the Heritage Centre, has been announced beginning on 4 October 2024 and concluding on February 2025. Booking is advised and the cafe is open for the relevant hours.
Experiencing Museum items 3.08.24
For the first time on 3 August 2024 visitors were invited to experience museum objects at first hand. Dave, Archie and Ailsa Clarke offered the opportunity to hold a variety of objects from 7000 year old tools, to Viking buckles, Roman brooches, and coins from the...
AGMs for Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor and TAIC Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor 2024
Lismore Historical Society A Company limited by guarantee No. SC234832 AIREAMH CARTHANNAIS/Charity No. SC023503 Port a’ Charrain, Isle of Lismore, Argyll, PA34 5UL. Tel 01631 760030 Our AGMs for Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor and TAIC Comann...
What’s new in the shop
Make sure you check out the shop next time you visit Lismore Gaelic heritage Centre. Now being run by Lesley Hamilton with a special Easter display and a great selection of gifts.
The SSNS Seminar Series continues on Thursday 27 February 2025 with a talk by Dr Carly McNamara (University of Glasgow), titled ‘Lismore’s Monastery in Early Medieval Scotland’. This is a free, ticketed event; please register below. Abstract: This talk turns the spotlight on the monastery of Lismore, from its foundation in the sixth century through its designation as the seat of the Bishopric of Argyll upon its creation in the twelfth century, https://www.ssns.org.uk/events/ssns-seminar-dr-carly-mcnamara-lismores-monastery/? Recommended
TAPROOT next Sunday 23 February 2025 - the Heritage at 4.30pm. Cafe open . It's all about schooling on Lismore HERDING OR LEARNING? Schools on Lismore after the 1872 Education (Scotland) Act. Bob Hay and Caroline Bath will look back to a very different educational world using the logbooks from the main school which have frequent entries about children’s absence to plant potatoes, herd cattle or work at the seashore. Suggested donation £12