Visit North Lewis

26/11/2024

Looking for a North Lewis Christmas present? The 2025 Galson Estate calendar features some beautiful images and at £8, it's a bargain! ☺️

Available from the Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn Business Centre and https://www.galsontrust.com/events/calendar2025 , as well as local retailers.

Hands up if you've started your Christmas shopping... 🎁🎅🎄

Don't worry, neither have we! Our calendars make excellent Christmas presents so hopefully that can tick some shopping off your list!

The calendars, which at £8 are a bargain, are available from the UOG Business Centre, our website, as well as a range of local retailers. So far, these include:

Sporsnis
Welcome In Filling Station
Swainbost filling station
Skigersta Post Office
Port of Ness Post Office
Cross Stores

We have limited copies available so be quick to make sure you get your hands on a copy or two! 😃

13/11/2024

When you visit North Lewis, be sure to stop by Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn and visit na Dorsan, monument and exhibition, to learn about the history of Galson.

na Dorsan, which is the Scottish Gaelic for the doors, was unveiled in South Galson earlier this month and marks 100 years of transformation, whilst commemorating some of the township’s significant historical events.

In 1924, Galson's story underwent a profound transformation as 52 families found new homes in Melbost, South Galson, and North Galson. People, hailing from Dell, Borve, Shader, Carloway, Fivepenny Ness and further afield, were able to make their home in Galson, but not without significant confrontations by some; in 1863 the community of Galson was cleared to make room for a sheep farm and in 1888, Galson Farm was raided by a large group, resulting in the arrest, and transfer to court in Edinburgh of four men; Malcolm Smith, Malcolm Saunders, Malcolm Maciver and John Nicolson. Fast forward to 2007, the entire estate passed into community ownership, to be managed by Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (Galson Estate Trust) on behalf of the community.

You can read more here: https://www.galsontrust.com/single-post/a-community-s-spirit-and-dedication-celebrated-at-official-opening-of-lewis-monument-to-commemorate

The exhibition is open from Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, but you can visit the monument any time.

📍Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn Business Centre, Tom na Bà, South Galson, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0SH

13/11/2024

Just in case you need some inspiration for your 2025 holiday planning... 🥰

28/10/2024

⭐️Facal Gàidhlig na Seachdain / Gaelic Word of the Week⭐️

This week's word is mòine - peat.

An do bhuain thu mòine am bliadhna? Did you cut peat this year?

Visit LearnGaelic 's website to hear how to pronounce it.

21/10/2024

⭐️Facal Gàidhlig na Seachdain / Gaelic Word of the Week⭐️

This week's word is beinn - hill. There are lots of words to describe the different types of hills and mountains in Gaelic!

Choisich mi suas Beinn Bharabhas - I walked up Ben Barvas.

Visit LearnGaelic's website to hear how to pronounce it.

14/10/2024

⭐️Facal Gàidhlig na Seachdain / Gaelic Word of the Week⭐️

This week's word is garbh - wild

Tha i garbh an-diugh ann an Leòdhas. It is wild today in Lewis.

Visit LearnGaelic's website to hear how to pronounce it.

11/10/2024

What a show we got last night! 😍

Did you see the incredible Northern Lights last night? Share your pictures and let us know where you saw them!

📸Mòran taing Janet Macleod & Catherine Thomson

13/09/2024

If you are in the area next week, there is lots going on! Everything from music to film, and cookery demos to poetry workshops!

You can find the full Dùthchas programme on the Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn website👇galsontrust.com/events/duthchas

13/09/2024

Fancy a guided walk around Melbost this afternoon?

⭐A-màireach - Tomorrow at Dùthchas ⭐

Another chance to head out on a guided walk with Frank Rennie and Roddy Martin, this time in Melbost.

And another chance to practice your Gaelic at Comunn Eachdraidh Nis!

Head to galsontrust.com/events/duthchas for more info and to book tickets for the walk.

09/09/2024

We would have to agree with Tracy goes outside's feelings about the stunning Port Stoth!

Look who is in the Sunday Post today ♥️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🗞️

06/09/2024

Blue skies and sun today!

This medieval church is the best preserved of several small ruined chapels found in Ness. St Moluag's Church (Tempall Mholuaidh) was restored and re-roofed in 1912 and is still used today by the Scottish Episcopal Church. It is thought to have been the Clan MacLeod’s church, and was built sometime between the 1100 and 1300s AD. It has become associated in oral tradition with those who seek to be healed, and today you can leave a prayer message for someone you know who is hurting. The church is full of character and offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the church's history and architecture, whilst enjoying the tranquillity of the surroundings.

Check out the noticeboard at St Moluag's for more info about the services taking place throughout Duthchas - a two week festival celebrating the heritage of Galson Estate, 7th - 20th September. You'll find the full festival programme at galsontrust.com/events/duthchas

Visit Outer Hebrides

06/09/2024

If you're a foodie, then this event is for you! 😋

Allan Macritchie - The Niseach Chef will take you on a journey through time with a 6 course menu featuring some Hebridean favourites, accompanied by stories of land and sea.

The menu will feature:
⭐️Oatcake with Churned Seaweed Butter
⭐️Fried Clootie Dumpling / Egg Yolk Jam / Crispy Bacon
⭐️Crappit Heids
⭐️Pulled Smoked Mackeral / Cross Stores Black Pudding / Potato / Chutney
⭐️Scotch Broth with Lamb from our croft
⭐️Griddle Scone / Tea in the Peats

The menu can also be tailored for vegetarians.

Thursday 19th September
ClanMacq, Borve
Book here: galsontrust.com/events/duthchas

02/09/2024

If you're in Ness this weekend this will be a lovely family day out!

Ness Gala Day is this Saturday!!!

We would love you to:-
- bake for our tea tent;
- donate your bottles to the GAIN stall;
- purchase raffle tickets- draw will be on Saturday night;
- remember to have money with you as stalls will be taking CASH only.

🥳☀️😎

26/08/2024

Fancy trying some Hebridean favourites? During Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn's heritage festival, Dùthchas, there will be two cookery events, including this demo and tasting showcase, Back in Time for Dinner, with Allan Macritchie - The Niseach Chef on 19th September. This event is sure to be a hit so early booking is advised!

Head to galsontrust.com/events/duthchas to view the menu and book your tickets.

26/08/2024

⭐️Facal Gàidhlig na Seachdain / Gaelic Word of the Week⭐️

This week's word is àlainn - beautiful.

‘S e latha àlainn a th’ann an-diugh.It is a beautiful day today.

Visit LearnGaelic's website to hear how to pronounce it.

21/08/2024

Peter May - author's new book, The Black Loch, is set in Lewis and is a follow on from The Lewis Trilogy, and it is out next month! 🤩 His Lewis Trilogy books featured places across North Lewis - have you read them? 📖

21/08/2024

If you've taken any pictures from Upper Barvas to Port of Ness on your travels, why not send them to Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn to be in with a chance of featuring in its 2025 calendar!

Details below⬇️

📣Final call for entries in our 2025 calendar competition!📣

We are looking for photos which you think best celebrate Galson's heritage. If you have a photo which you think fits the bill, enter our competition to be in with a chance of featuring in our calendar and winning some photography vouchers.

Before you hit send on your entry, check the following:

✅Have your photos been taken on Galson Estate (from Upper Barvas to Port of Ness)?
✅Are they landscape format?
✅Are they high res?
✅Have you submitted a maximum of 3 photos along with your entry form?

Head to our website to find out how to enter, and send us your photos by this Friday!

Good luck! 🥳

📸Philippa Hare