Berneray Cottage

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Anns a’ chlàradh seo bho 1969, tha Ceit Dix (Ceit an Tàilleir) à Beàrnaraigh na Hearadh ag aithris seanfhacal a bh' aig a màthair mu Fhionn mac Cumhaill : "Chan fhaic thu sin gun tig Fionn à Eilean na Cilleadh".

Tha i cuideachd ag ràdh gun robh cuimhne aice air a h-athair agus nàbaidh a' cluich 'A' Cur nan Suidhe Clann Dhubhain', ach nach robh e aice. Tha Ceit a’ bruidhinn ri Iain Peatarsan bho Sgoil Eòlais na h-Alba anns a’ chlàradh seo.
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In this recording from 1969, Kate Dix from Berneray (Sound of Harris) recites a proverb her mother used to say to her when she was a child: "Chan fhaic thu sin gun tig Fionn à Eilean na Cilleadh." [You won't see that until Fionn comes from Eilean na Cilleadh]. The Fionn being referred to is Fhionn mac Cumhaill, also known as Finn MacCool, who was a hunter-warrior found in Irish, Scottish and Manx mythology.

According to Scottish folklore, Eilean na Cilleadh was Fionn’s burial place. There are many stories about Fionn and his followers, the Fianna, some of which are on our website. Kate is being interviewed by Iain Paterson of the School of Scottish Studies.
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Heroes of the dawn (1914)- illustration by Violet Russell & Beatrice Elvery. In the public domain.

04/02/2025

🏓🎲 Games Night - Come along to our Games Night in Berneray Community Hall on Thursday 13th February, 7:30pm 🎲🏓

04/02/2025

✨️NEW PRODUCT ✨️
We have Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies available to buy from our vending machines.
These delicious chocolate brownies made with milk, dark and white chocolate are a favourite in the Cabin. Enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea from the Larder.

We hope to expand our offering of sweet treats over the next few weeks.

What's your favourite? Let us know.

04/02/2025

01/02/2025

Our cafe is open again!

Opening hours:
Monday : CLOSED
Tuesday - Thursday : 9am - 4pm
Friday : 9am - 7pm
Saturday: 10am - 7pm
Sunday : CLOSED

29/01/2025

Mini sale 😀

Price drop on following yarns:
Bog Cotton
Storm Grey Aran
Peaty Brown Aran

All now £10.50

Beautiful yarn … just haven’t had time to design anything in my Aran weight but there are plenty of patterns out there. A chunkier weight perfect for men’s sweaters (less knitting 🤣).

Bog Cotton Batch2022 a sneaky wee box of yarn found at the back of my store while doing my stock take so grab it while you can!!

All yarn discounted on my website.

EU customer? We are GPSR compliant and import tax is charged at checkout through IOSS up to a value of £130/ 150 Euros 👍🏼

All yarn sourced from sheep bred on crofts in the Outer Hebrides.

29/01/2025

30 bliadhna! | 30 year anniversary!

🥳 As t-earrach, bidh Taigh Chearsabhagh air a bhith fosgailte fad 30 bliadhna! An dèidh na ceudan, 's dòcha na mìltean, de thachartasan is taisbeanaidhean ealain is dualchas a chur air adhart ann an Uibhist, tha sinn a' gabhail sùil air ais le taisbeanadh bhon tasglann againn. A' fosgladh ann an Gailearaidh 2 agus sa Chafaidh air Disathairne 1 Gearran, nach tadhal sibh a choimhead tro na dealbhan feuch dè na cuimhneachain a bhios agaibh fhèin air an 30 bliadhna a dh'fhalbh?

🎉 We are celebrating our 30th! Taigh Chearsabhagh has been open for 30 years this spring and as part of our celebrations we are taking a look back through the archives, at three decades of inspirational events, exhibitions and activities. Opening in Gallery 2 and the Cafe Gallery this Saturday, visit our 30th anniversary exhibition and immerse yourself in the archive, flip through the photo albums, and see if you can spot familiar faces from 1995 through to today!

🎂 Taigh Chearsabhagh
📆 Bho Dhisathairne 1 Gearran / From Saturday 1st February
🎫 An-asgaidh / Free
📜 Tuilleadh fios / More info: https://buff.ly/4gn2uT7

Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre Uist Beò North Uist Appreciation Society - NUAS Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath North Uist & Benbecula Locality Planning Partnership UCVO Bòrd na Gàidhlig Creative Scotland Highlands and Islands Enterprise Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Uistfilm Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre UHI NWH Uist Art School

29/01/2025

Our vending machines are stocked up with delicious North Uist machair tatties. We're OPEN 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

29/01/2025

Another rugged chap drying off before final layer… he will soon be heading to join a pop-up exhibition at our local Berneray Shop and Bistro next week (Tues 4th - Sat 8th Feb). More details to follow 😊

Acrylic on canvas - (textured paintwork using palette knife)
45x40cm

Beautiful photo by 📸🐏💞

17/01/2025

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17/01/2025

A pecan frangipane tart with cranberries, cointreau, orange zest, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

It’s one of those bakes that makes the whole place smell amazing—I hope you love it as much as I do!