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STOP PRESS
The latest issue of the Seanchas newsletter is now on sale
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North Tolsta is a village on the Isle of Lewis, one of the islands that form the Western Isles, or Outer Hebrides, of Scotland. Over the years we, the local history society, have amassed a wealth of heritage research. Now, we can share this archive knowledge of family, emigration, and Gaelic that was shaped by lives spent crofting, fishing, and of service in two Worlds Wars and the Merchant Navy.
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News....
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The Autumn 2010 edition of Seanchas is now on sale.
The main article in this edition is a report on Dr Margaret Bennett's successful visit to the village on April 19th 2010. Margaret and friends spent the morning with the schoolchildren and in the evening she gave a talk on 150 years of Quebec Hebridean Connections. Also in this edition is an article on New Tolsta, photographs of the school prizegiving and much more. Many thanks to all contributors and supporters of Seanchas. Get the latest copy now!
Copies of the Croft History Books are still available.
Click here for more information.
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Markers are now in place round Tolsta Head marking out this walk, starting at Camach Park. You can read a report of this walk in the Winter 2007 edition of Seanchas. This walk has stunning coastal scenery with high cliffs and stacks, caves and natural arches. A unique geological site in Tolsta Head has been designated as an SSSI site by SNH. Click here to see some of the views round Tolsta Head. This is not a suitable walk on a windy day. When walking always keep a safe distance from the edge of the cliffs.
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Our newsletter Seanchas, published quarterly, is selling well. We now have over 100 subscribers and we are grateful for this support. However we are always looking for written contributions for the newsletter. Please, please get in touch if you have any stories, memories of Tolsta or any information that you think might be of interest to our readers. Write to:- North Tolsta Historical Society, Schoolhouse, North Tolsta HS2 0NH or email us at info@tolsta.info.
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Copies of Làithean an Iasgaich and Clachan Crìche are still available. Click here for more information
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