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Hebridean Connections was conceived by the voluntary Comainn Eachdraidh (Historical Societies) in the communities of Bernera, Uig (now blogging at ceuig.com), Pairc (cepairc.com) and Kinloch on the Isle of Lewis, with generous input from Hebridean descendents around the world. Data from the communities of Berneray in the Sound of Harris and Carloway on Lewis is currently being input. The project is gradually expanding to include North Tolsta, North Lochs, Ness, and Westside, and ultimately we hope the whole of the Outer Hebrides.

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EVENTS

Tilleadh Dhacaigh

A conference for the Homecoming, hosted by Berneray Historical Society, with speakers from Berneray and Canada, including Dr Allan R Turner, John Archie Morrison, Rev Dr Roderick MacLeod and Russell Johnson.

The day will include a choice of island tours or boat trip (weather permitting).

Berneray Community Hall; Friday 7th August 10am - 5.15 pm. Entry by donation. Lunch available. For more details contact Sue Wilson

The conference will be followed in the evening by a dance organised by Berneray Community Association. 9pm

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Homecoming Scotland is happening in 2009 - why not come home to the Western Isles.

For more community information visit the Uig and Bernera and Lochs and Berneray websites; for tourist information, see Visit Hebrides.