In the spring 2003 a group of 12-18 year olds met at the Comann Eachdraidh premises.  Apart from age, the common link was that all were interested in the history and culture of the area.  This group are now known as the 'Young Historians'

The remit is wide and varied, from melodeon tuition, recording, reserching to collating information.

Our members are fairly diverse in chosing the areas in which they want to study.  Understandibly not many of the boys are into the weddings section (sore subject for them) but its gladly reported that all members are achieving to their full potential, getting along and having fun!

Here is a few of the comments some of the members have come away with!

• On disucssing the Gearrannan trip it was said: "A good opportunity to learn about the black house lifestyle - even our leader isn't old enough to have lived in one of these"
• Muirneag: "A long walk, worth every minute, leaving us with everlasting memories"
• Airighean: " I wonder if the Midges joined our ancestors on their trips to the Airigh as they certainly enjoyed coming with us!"
• Melodeon: "The atmosphere was electric tonight"

Young Historians acknowledge with gratitute the financial assistance of the following towards th "Lost Customs and Traditions" Project

• Leader +
• Western Isles Enterprise
• Better Neighbourhood Services Fund

       ( Logos will be added in the near future)

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