As part of the Highland Archive Service, the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Portree, is responsible for collecting, preserving and making available archives relating to the history of the Skye and Lochalsh area.
The archives date from the 17th century to the present, and consist of documents in different formats including minute books, correspondence, maps, plans, photographs, drawings and sound recordings.
Whether your interest is local or family history, or you have a spare hour to browse our changing exhibitions, there is something to appeal to everyone.
Please feel free to drop in – staff are always on hand to assist you with your research.
Contact details
Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Elgin Hostel, Dunvegan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EE
Tel: +44 (0)1478 614078 Fax: +44 (0)1478 614073
Email: [email protected]
Opening hours
Monday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Tuesday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Friday 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm
Services available
There is ready access for searchers who are disabled via a ramp into the building.
