An Iodhlann

About the museum

An Iodhlann is the historical centre of the Isle of Tiree. Its name is Gaelic for a stackyard, the place where a harvest is stored. The centre has gathered material about Tiree since 1997 and marked its 25th anniversary in 2023. It is a Scottish charity.

The collection holds about 11,800 items, including some 4,500 photographs, and is catalogued online. The centre also keeps a library, offers genealogy resources through a family history section, and carries out archive research by arrangement.

Visitors can see a permanent exhibition about the island, and the centre mounts changing displays; the current one looks at the history of dairy produce on Tiree. Past exhibitions are documented in booklets and in a virtual tour on the website. The shop sells books on local walks, birds, flowers and history. Members receive a newsletter twice a year and free entry to exhibitions.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on the history of Tiree
• Collection of about 11,800 items, including 4,500 photographs
• Family history and genealogy resources
• Library and shop with books on local history, walks and wildlife
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Permanent exhibition – A permanent exhibition on the history of Tiree, drawing on the centre's collection of about 11,800 items including photographs.

Operated by

An Iodhlann (Scottish charity SC052178)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is free. Members receive free entry to exhibitions.

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Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

The shop sells books on walks, birds, flowers and local history. There is no café in the building; the website suggests a separate coffee stop nearby.

Events & venue rental

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