Cleadale Crofting Museum
A restored blackhouse on the Isle of Eigg, full of everyday objects that show how a crofting family lived; free entry for self-guided visits.
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About the museum
Tigh Iain Dhonnchaidh, also known as Croft No. 6, is the crofting museum of the Isle of Eigg. It stands in Cleadale, in the heart of the island's crofting community, and was formerly the home of John Campbell. The house is described as an improved blackhouse.
The local history society, Comunn Eachdraidh Eige (the Eigg History Society), carried out essential repairs with funding from Awards for All and the Pilgrim Trust. The work allows visitors to see how a crofting family lived. The house is filled with objects and artefacts left by the family, which the society calls a time capsule, and visitors' comments show that it is especially popular with children.
The museum is part of the Cleadale Crofting Trail, a short route with three bilingual Gaelic and English information panels. The trail begins at the Cleadale cross-road, where islanders once sat and discussed crofting matters on summer evenings, passes the museum and ends further up the hill, with a view of the Cleadale crofts as they were and as they are today.
Highlights
- Improved blackhouse furnished as a crofting family home
- Large collection of everyday objects described as a time capsule
- Free entry, open all year for self-guided visits
- Cleadale Crofting Trail with bilingual Gaelic and English panels
Permanent exhibition
- Croft No. 6 – a crofting family home – An improved blackhouse with the furnishings and belongings of a crofting family, showing everyday life on the island.
- Operated by
- Comunn Eachdraidh Eige (Eigg History Society)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Entry is free. The museum relies on donations to keep going.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
The Eigg History Society says that visitors' comments show the house is especially popular with children.
Getting there & parking
The museum is on the Cleadale Crofting Trail, which starts at the Cleadale cross-road (Cùl nam Park) and passes Croft No. 6.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits can be arranged through the Eigg History Society. The guided-visit schedule is available at the Pier Centre on arrival on Eigg. |
