North Lochs Historical Society

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North Lochs Historical Society NLHS exists to promote and preserve the history of North Lochs, Isle of Lewis. Membership is open to anyone. We normally meet around 10-12 times per year.

Meetings vary from walks to speakers

07/11/2026
Thank you to the Silver Darlings today and North Lochs Community Association for your hospitality
07/11/2026

Thank you to the Silver Darlings today and North Lochs Community Association for your hospitality

Remembrance service 2026Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the service today
07/11/2026

Remembrance service 2026

Grateful thanks to everyone who attended the service today

Remembrance Service Saturday 7th November Please meet by 10:45Service will be led by Murdo Macleod on behalf of the Nort...
03/11/2026

Remembrance Service Saturday 7th November

Please meet by 10:45

Service will be led by Murdo Macleod on behalf of the North Lochs Historical Society

28/10/2026
The ‘Following the Fish’ exhibition at Museum nan Eilean explores the unsung stories of the herring girls who between 18...
03/10/2026

The ‘Following the Fish’ exhibition at Museum nan Eilean explores the unsung stories of the herring girls who between 1850 and 1950 travelled hundreds of miles across the UK following the herring fishing fleets. Among the photos and exhibits is a document of particular interest to North Lochs Historical Society.
It is the Poor Relief application by widow Murdo Macleod (née Catherine Macleod) or Ceit Mhòr, as she was known locally. Ceit came from 7 Ranish. Her husband Murdo, Murchadh Ruadh, was from 10 Ranish. They married at the fishing in Fraserburgh in August 1893 and made their home first in Ranish before moving to the fishermen’s houses in Battery Park.
Murdo was employed as a deckhand on the Banff fishing boat ‘Sincerity’, working out of Yarmouth in the herring season of 1909, when he drowned in the River Yare.
Ceit Mhòr died in 1951 aged 84. Murdo and Ceit’s story featured in Dusgadh 112.
(It is sad to note that Murdo’s father, John Macleod, had also died by drowning - when Murdo was barely four years old. John drowned in 1870, when the Ranish fishing boat ‘Marion’ capsized in a storm with the loss of all five hands).

29/09/2026

The Kenny Macmillan Memorial Cup match returns on Saturday 17th October this year! The Over 30's vs Under 30's charity game will take place at The Creagan Dubh pitch in Leurbost at 2pm on the day!

There will a bus leaving The Rangers Club at 1pm for the match. Come along to take part or support if you can! All proceeds from the day will go to a local charity.

Sinne Na Daoine 💙🔴⚪️🔵

A new exhibition in the Museum, well worth seeing.
23/09/2026

A new exhibition in the Museum, well worth seeing.

Condolences to Cathie and the family at this sad timeDuncan was a committee member for a number of years and great story...
04/08/2026

Condolences to Cathie and the family at this sad time

Duncan was a committee member for a number of years and great storyteller

Sadly Duncan Macleod, one of our long term members has passed away and the funeral is tomorrow (Wednesday). Condolences to all the family. Duncan had many friends in our group and will be sadly missed.

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