On the cliffs of Canna
Thousands of seabirds nest on this Hebridean island every summer. Find out about our vital work to monitor them and protect their rocky habitats.
Corncrake numbers soar on Canna
We have recorded a promising increase in the corncrake population on Canna, after years of low numbers.
Sound archives inspire new Canna installation
Canna sound archives inspire a new artwork project.
A virtual walk around Canna House Garden
See and hear springtime in Canna House Garden with Archivist Fiona Mackenzie
Cats Gu Leòr on Canna 2023
This year’s Solas residency on Canna shone a light on our Canna Cat collection through a weekend of arts, crafts and music events.
From Carnegie Hall to Canna – a collection of programmes
We take a look at Margaret Fay Shaw’s collection of programmes and playbills, from 1920 to 2004, that tell the incredible story of her musical and travelling life.
Premiere set for film celebrating Canna folklorist
Canna House archivist Fiona Mackenzie is getting ready to unveil the new film that celebrates the work of Margaret Fay Shaw.
The importance of volunteers on Canna
Two volunteer groups came to Canna to help us out with a big clean-up.
Solas 2022 creative residency on Canna
Canna archivist Fiona Mackenzie describes the Solas creative residency delivered on the island in June – 10 days of celebrating music, craft, film, art, song, poetry and the natural world.
Shining a light on the Canna archives – Italian-style!
Canna archivist Fiona Mackenzie profiled the Canna archives at Premio Ostana (a ceremony dedicated to works in minority languages) in the Italian Alps.
Unlocking the secrets of the Canna sound archive
Our archivist on the Isle of Canna describes the Canna sound archive and how she uses it in her Gaelic folklore work.
Cats Gu Leòr – Cats Galore on Canna
A children’s trail on Canna, featuring 12 painted cats, tells the story of the cats of Canna House.
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