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Kinloch Historical Society

Community Hub, Balallan, Kinloch, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PN

Type:Cafes & Tearooms

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Tel:01851 830778

Kinloch Historical Society - tea & cake
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  • Kinloch Historical Society - cakes

About

Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert, A859.  The Community Hub provides a cafe, museum & archive, launderette, charity shop, onsite parking, and electric charge point. Our cafe is currently open Tuesday-Saturday, 12noon-3pm.

Facilities

Other

  • By Car
  • By Cycle
  • By Walking
  • Route Information - Connection Transport

Best for

  • Kids & Families
  • Lunches

Catering

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegan Meals Available
  • Vegetarian

Children

  • Baby Changing Facilities Available
  • Children Welcome
  • Highchair Available
  • Indoor Play Area

Cuisine Types

  • Modern British
  • Scottish
  • Vegetarian

Dietary Options

  • Dietary needs can be accomodated
  • Nut Free Meals
  • Vegetarian Meals available

Domestic

  • Toilets

Facilities

  • 24hr CCTV
  • Disabled Access
  • Disabled toilets
  • No Smoking Permitted
  • Picnic Area

Languages Spoken

  • Gaelic Speaking

Leisure Facilities

  • Gift Shop
  • WiFi

Location

  • Rural Location
  • Village Location

Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Debit Card
  • Maestro Card
  • Mastercard
  • VISA Card

Special Requirements

  • Coach Parties Welcome
  • Groups Welcome
  • No Pets Allowed

Transport

  • Cycle Rack
  • Disabled Parking
  • EV Charging
  • On Public Transport Route
  • Parking

Typical Prices

  • Lunch

Map & Directions

TripAdvisor

Awards

  • Other AwardsEat Drink Hebrides Eat Drink Hebrides 2019
  • Other AwardsOuter Hebrides Tourism Member Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020

Opening Times

Open all year (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)
DayTimes
Monday - Saturday10:00 - 16:00

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