Here you can find details of past events – videos, presentations and notes from talks, workshops and other events held at Ceann na h-Àirigh. Most of these form part of our free/by donation programming and are freely available for all to access, below.
Island Crannogs – Duncan Garrow, University Of Reading – 28 Jan’21
“Island Archaeologies and the Conundrum(s) of ‘Insular Connectivity’” – a pre-recorded presentation, originally shared during the Archaeology Ireland Conference 2020
Jointly hosted by Uist Community Archaeology Group and Grimsay Community Association
Cèilidh na Seann Bliadhn’ Ùire / Old New Year Ceilidh – 12 Jan’21
Hosted by Grimsay Community Association, compered by Pàdruig Morrison
Featuring live and recorded performances by: Josie Anne Gaitens, Catriona Garbutt Alex MacDonald, Fiona MacLean, Linda MacLeod, Fergus & Finlay MacVicar, Pàdruig Morrison, Janice Simpson & Anne Wilson
Cèilidh na Seann Bliadhn’ Ùire / Old New Year Ceilidh – Part 1
Cèilidh na Seann Bliadhn’ Ùire / Old New Year Ceilidh – Part 2
Balivanich Wheelhouse – Lisa Brown, Historic Environment Scotland – 03 Dec’20
Jointly hosted by Uist Community Archaeology Group and Grimsay Community Association
Grimsay Poetry Symposium – led by Pàdruig Morrison – 25 & 26 Nov’20
An event revealing the many renowned bards and rich poetic history of Grimsay, held on two consecutive evenings (Meeting 1 in English, Meeting 2 in Gaelic).
Meeting 1, 25 Nov 2020 (English)
Meeting 2, 26 Nov 2020 (Gaidhlig)
Grimsay Wheelhouse – Alasdair McKenzie, Historic Environment Scotland – 15 Oct’20
Jointly hosted by Uist Community Archaeology Group and Grimsay Community Association
Community & Maritime Heritage in Lockdown – Matthew Topsfield – 14 Nov’20
A paper to Scotland’s Community Heritage Conference 2020
The Eriskay Gansey: a working garment at the height of its art – Uist Yarn Studio – 12 Nov’20
A talk as part of the Knitting the Herring project, in collaboration with Scottish Fisheries Museum