Puppies, pussycats and ponies – the pets of Canna House
We’ve compiled some images and stories about the pets of Canna House to celebrate National Pet Month.
A day in the life of the ... Isle of Canna Harbourmaster
We meet Donald Mackenzie, the harbourmaster on the island of Canna in the Hebrides, who shares an insight into this unique job within the Trust.
Margaret Fay Shaw’s photographs of the women of South Uist – Canna House
Exploring the stories of women and girls preserved in our historical collections in the west of Scotland.
A rare and unique business opportunity on the Isle of Canna
Dedicated individuals are being sought to run Tighard, the only guest house on the beautiful Isle of Canna.
St Michael’s Day and Michaelmas traditions
Là Fhéill Mìcheil – St Michael’s Day – happens on September 29th. Canna House Archivist Fiona Mackenzie looks at some of the folklore traditions surrounding this oft-forgotten Christian festival.
Following in Margaret’s footsteps
A reflective account of a Hebridean journey, following in the footsteps of folklorist Margaret Fay Shaw of Canna.
From Lochboisdale to Boisdale
As the National Mòd approaches, hear the story of the Campbells of Canna and their legacy of transatlantic Gaelic song hunting.
A fair wind for Fair Isle
We’re supporting community renewable energy projects on Fair Isle, Canna and Iona.
‘Eilean – The Island Photography of Margaret Fay Shaw’ / ‘Eilean – Na Dealbhan aig Mairead Fay Seathach’
We’re celebrating the launch of the first published book of images from the Margaret Fay Shaw Photographic Collection (Isle of Canna). Tha sinn a’comharrachadh a chiad leabhar le dealbhan bho’n cruinneachadh Mairead Fay Seathach, Eilean Canaigh
In your Easter bonnet
The Easter bonnets of Canna House were photographed by Margaret Fay Shaw.
Exploring the deep
The Isle of Canna has recently completed a high-tech bathymetric survey of the harbour.
John Lorne Campbell – ‘a Scottish patriot of unique stamp’
We take a look at the life and achievements of Canna folklorist John Lorne Campbell, to mark the 24th anniversary of his death on 25 April 1996.
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