Fàilte do Chomunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh
Welcome to Berneray Historical Society
Who we are
Berneray Historical Society is an active community group based on the island of Berneray in the Sound of Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Our aim is to research, preserve and promote interest in the heritage and Gaelic language of Berneray and the nearby islands. The society is run entirely by volunteers, including all the members of the management committee.
We are based in the Nurse's Cottage, Backhill.
During the summer months we aim to open the cottage each week Monday to Saturday from 11am to 3pm. The actual times of opening each week will be shown on this website. The 2026 season has ended and the cottage will re-open in Spring 2027.
However special openings can usually be arranged during the close season. Please email [email protected] to enquire.
The Nurse's Cottage was once the home and workplace of the District Nurse. In 2004 it became the home of Comunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh, Berneray Historical Society.
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What we do We have undertaken a number of projects which have helped us to research, organise, digitise and present a vast amount of information relating to the history of the island. Much of this information is accessible at our base in the Nurse's Cottage Visitor Centre. We do not have the resources to offer a genealogical service although we are always pleased to answer queries if we can. If you are researching family history, almost all our people records can be found on the Hebridean Connections website which is an excellent resource. |
We have regular Society meetings, which all our members are entitled to attend, and we hold special events from time to time. Details of some our current and past projects can be found on the Projects and Events page.
Twice a year we also publish a newsletter which you can read online. The newsletter not only provides updates about the work of the Society but also focuses on interesting events in the island's history.
Berneray Historical Society has an active Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bernerayhistorical .
For more information about the Nurse's Cottage Visitor Centre or more general information about Berneray, visit the community website at www.isleofberneray.com
Membership
Please Join Us
The Society has members all over the world. Anyone with an interest in the history of Berneray is invited to take out membership of Berneray Historical Society which costs just £10 a year. Your support would be very much appreciated. Please download a membership form or email [email protected] for a form.
Twice a year we also publish a newsletter which you can read online. The newsletter not only provides updates about the work of the Society but also focuses on interesting events in the island's history.
Berneray Historical Society has an active Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bernerayhistorical .
For more information about the Nurse's Cottage Visitor Centre or more general information about Berneray, visit the community website at www.isleofberneray.com
Membership
Please Join Us
The Society has members all over the world. Anyone with an interest in the history of Berneray is invited to take out membership of Berneray Historical Society which costs just £10 a year. Your support would be very much appreciated. Please download a membership form or email [email protected] for a form.
Fàilte do Chomunn Eachdraigh Bheàrnaraigh
Welcome to Berneray Historical Society Seo an làrach-lin aig Comunn Eachdraigh Bheàrnaraigh a chaidh a stèidheachadh airson fiosrachadh. 'S e buidheann air leth trang a th' ann an Comunn Eachdraidh Beàrnaraigh a tha stèidhichte air an Eilean Bheàrnaraigh na Hearadh anns na h-Eileanan Siar. Tha buidheann stiùiridh beag saor-thoileach againn, agus tha buill againn bho gach cearn dhen t-saoghal. Tha sinn ag amas air ùidh ann an eachdeaidh agus cultar an eilein a bhrosnachadh - gu h-araid a' Ghàidhlig. Ma tha ùidh agaibh ann a bhith nur ball de Chomunn Eachdraidh Bheàrnaraigh, nach cuir sibh fios thugainn. |
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Berneray Historical Society Newsletter June 2026 December 2025 June 2025 November 2024 June 2024 November 2023 May 2023 November 2022 May 2022 November 2021 May 2021 November 2020 May 2020 November 2019 May2019 August 2018 Comments and suggestions are always welcome. To contact us email [email protected] and your comments will be passed on. 2025 AGM Chair's Report Secretary's Report Treasurer's Report Notes for Treasurer's Report |
Our Bookshop
We have a good range of books and booklets covering many aspects of the history and culture of Berneray These are available to purchase on-line. The Bookshop page has detailed information about what is available and about how to order them.
Please contact us at The Nurse's Cottage, Berneray, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BD. [email protected]
Berneray Historical Society is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC047024
Aerial photograph kindly supplied by Seymour Hicks.
We are grateful to our funders, past and present who include : Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the National Lottery
We have a good range of books and booklets covering many aspects of the history and culture of Berneray These are available to purchase on-line. The Bookshop page has detailed information about what is available and about how to order them.
Please contact us at The Nurse's Cottage, Berneray, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5BD. [email protected]
Berneray Historical Society is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation SC047024
Aerial photograph kindly supplied by Seymour Hicks.
We are grateful to our funders, past and present who include : Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Bòrd na Gàidhlig and the National Lottery
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