WEB RESOURCES

This digital archive of the history and culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands features thousands of items from archives, libraries, museums and even private collections.

Harris Tweed Authority Archive Cataloguing Project w bit.ly/harris-tweed-arch

Find out more about this recently completed project, with links to the full catalogue. The archive includes advertising material, press cuttings, photos, minute books, lists of weavers and correspondence.

Hebridean Connections w hebrideanconnections.com

This website has thousands of records relating to the genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Outer Hebrides. The material is drawn mostly from the archives of local history societies and the other member organisations.

Hebrides People w hebridespeople.com

This commercial service contains data collected by genealogist Bill Lawson over decades of research. Bill also writes Croft History books for each island and district, which you can purchase here.

North Isles Family History w bayanne.info/shetland

This site includes a Shetland Family History Database maintained by Tony Gott.

Orkney Jar w orkneyjar.com

This site is a useful resource for learning about the history and folklore of Orkney.