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
  • SSEN Grant Launches IBT Digital Initiative

    The Islands Book Trust has been awarded a significant grant from the SSEN Transmission Regional Fund to launch a new shared Digital Hub and Scottish Islands Heritage & Skills Network,...

    SSEN Grant Launches IBT Digital Initiative

    The Islands Book Trust has been awarded a significant grant from the SSEN Transmission Regional Fund to launch a new shared Digital Hub and Scottish Islands Heritage & Skills Network,...

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    The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence

    Celebrating 25 years of island storytelling. The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence brings new voices to the heart of the Hebrides. Write new lines on ancient shores. The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence offers time, space,...

    The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence

    Celebrating 25 years of island storytelling. The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence brings new voices to the heart of the Hebrides. Write new lines on ancient shores. The Lewis Lines Writer-in-Residence offers time, space,...

  • Open Air Museum at Norđragøta (Eysturoy)

    Conference in the Faroes– 14th-15th April 2026

    The Faroes and Hebrides: Population and Cultural Change in The Early Viking Period The aim of the conference is to shed light on early Viking Age population movements impacting on or...

    Conference in the Faroes– 14th-15th April 2026

    The Faroes and Hebrides: Population and Cultural Change in The Early Viking Period The aim of the conference is to shed light on early Viking Age population movements impacting on or...

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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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