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Kinloch Historical Society

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

Type:Museums

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Kinloch Community Hub aerial view
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About

Based at the Old School, Balallan, the Kinloch Historical Society holds exhibitions covering the social, military and clan history of Kinloch, as well as archive and genealogy material. Regular community events are hosted. Facilities include: cafe, charity shop, gift shop, laundrette, parking, electric charge points, and disabled access.

Guide Prices

£3.00 per entry

Facilities

Catering

  • Cafe / Restaurant available on site
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Lunch Available
  • Self Service
  • Tea & Coffee Available
  • Vegan Meals Available
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegetarian Food Available

Children

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

Domestic

  • Toilets

Facilities

  • 24hr CCTV
  • Disabled Access
  • Picnic Area

Languages Spoken

  • Gaelic Speaking

Leisure Facilities

  • Gift Shop

Location

  • Island Location
  • Village Location

Payment Methods

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

Special Requirements

  • Coach Parties Welcome
  • Groups Welcome
  • School Groups Welcome

Transport

  • Disabled Parking
  • EV Charging
  • Free Parking On-Site
  • On Public Transport Route
  • Parking

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Awards

  • Other AwardsSilver Listing Silver Listing 2013
  • 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
SundayClosed

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