Urras Eaglais na h-Aoidhe
Our Story so Far…
The work of the Urras continues with ongoing maintenance and conservation of Eaglais na h-Aoidhe and its Graveyard.
We continue to seek funding in order to fulfill our future plans.
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2024
EAGLAIS NA H-AOIDHE, AIGNIS, ISLE OF LEWIS: SHORELINE EROSION EXCAVATION AND RECORDING FINAL REPORT Click the black button to download the pdf file.During 2024 the archaeological remains which had been removed during the excavations of the erosion scars in 2015 and...
2023
The two Georgian Mausoleums were restored under the supervision of Addison Pytasz Conservation + Design. Also, three large colourful Interpretation Panels were installed at the entrance to Aros an Rubha, the new community centre, shop and cafe.
2022
Further training was held for the Western Isles Tour Guide Association. This was to update and refresh their knowledge of the history and archaeology of Eaglais na h-Aoidhe to enhance their input when conducting cruise ship and coach tour groups visiting the island.
2020 – 2021
During the Covid Pandemic St Columba’s Ui Church continued to be open. It was visited by many local people during the lockdowns and it was important to keep the grass cut and the place well maintained. The church and graveyard were greatly appreciated as a safe and...
Between 2018 -2019
A return visit by Clan Chief Don Macleod and a group of Macleod enthusiasts.Construction of sea wall - The final stage in protecting the church and graveyard from the force of the sea.2019 : The Urras acquired an area of land just outwith the entrance to the...
2016
A second wedding was held in the Church | Open Day using the gazebo given to the Urras by the 2015 wedding couple.Urras open day making use of the gazebo donated by the wedding couple in 2015. A feasibility report was prepared to outline plans for future conservation.
2015
Several reports were prepared as the threat of coastal erosion became a very real problemSheet piling inserted to protect the church from coastal erosion.This year the first wedding in recent history was held in the church.
2014
Rededication of Eaglais na h-Aoidhe. Visit by Don Macleod chief of Clan Macleod of Lewis.
2013
Removal of scaffolding on completion of consolidation works.Sgoil an Rubha (Point Primary School) visit.
Between 2011 -2012
A revised programme of consolidation and conservation of the Church was established and funding was made available for this work to begin from Historic Scotland, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Point Community Council and LEADER. 2012 : Conservation Work...
