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An Cogadh Mòr: Remembering the Great War in Skye and Lochalsh

Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre

September to December 2026

Opening times: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm

Visit the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre to explore An Cogadh Mòr: Remembering the Great War in Skye and Lochalsh, an exhibition examining the impact of the First World War on local communities.

Drawing on photographs, documents, letters, and archival records, the exhibition tells the stories of the men and women of Skye and Lochalsh whose lives were shaped by the conflict. Through personal stories and historical records, discover how the Great War affected homes, families, and communities across the region.

Admission is free and all are welcome.

Poster for An Cogadh Mòr (The Great War), featuring a large red poppy surrounded by the text “Remembering the Great War in Skye & Lochalsh” in English and Gaelic. Silhouettes of First World War soldiers march across the centre of the design. Text below promotes the exhibition An Cogadh Mòr: Remembering the Great War in Skye and Lochalsh, running from September to December 2026 at the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre.

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