Events

We organise events throughout the islands for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy

Events Program

Book Shop

Our on-line book store has a wide range of books and booklets published by the Islands Book Trust. Buying our publications directly from us helps fund our work and enables us to publish more.

Book Shop
  • Launch of 'Leaving Songs' by Donald S. Murray

    Launch of 'Leaving Songs' by Donald S. Murray

    The Islands Book Trust are delighted to launch 'Leaving Songs.' A book of poems, songs and prose by Donald S. Murray on the theme of emigration illustrated by Douglas Robertson....

    Launch of 'Leaving Songs' by Donald S. Murray

    The Islands Book Trust are delighted to launch 'Leaving Songs.' A book of poems, songs and prose by Donald S. Murray on the theme of emigration illustrated by Douglas Robertson....

  • Pemmican and Portages. IBT's first new book of 2025 uncovering the untold story of Lewismen in the exploration of North America

    Pemmican and Portages. IBT's first new book of ...

    Discover the incredible journey of over five hundred men from the Isle of Lewis who ventured into the North American fur trade in the 19th century. Angus Macdonald's new book,...

    Pemmican and Portages. IBT's first new book of ...

    Discover the incredible journey of over five hundred men from the Isle of Lewis who ventured into the North American fur trade in the 19th century. Angus Macdonald's new book,...

  • 2025 Event Program

    We are delighted to announce our busiest event program for some years. 

    2025 Event Program

    We are delighted to announce our busiest event program for some years. 

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Free Resources

A range of free downloadable booklets and videos about Scotland’s Islands, their history and culture.

Free Resources

About Us

Urras Leabhraichean nan Eilean – The Islands Book Trust is a registered charity that works to extend appreciation of the history of Scottish islands in their wider context through talks, conferences, visits, publications, education and research.

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As a charity we depend on the support of our members and donations as well as the sale of our publications.

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