The Pictish rider on our logo comes from this 8th century cross.

Faìlte gu larach-lin Chomunn Eachdraidh Eige Welcome to the website of Comunn Eachdraidh Eige, Eigg History Society, dedicated to the research, preservation and interpretation of the isle of Eigg’s history.

In cooperation with the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, the society has been involved in a variety of projects to make the island’s history accessible to all. Amongst these are the Eigg Photographic Archive, the Cleadale Crofting Museum, and most recently the Cleadale Crofting trail.  

Comunn Eachdraidh Eige was set up in 1999, and has now acquired charitable status. Membership is open to all. and helps support our work.  (For details, please go to the membership page),

The Society also organises regular guided walks on the island, invites guest speakers on a variety of topics and publishes a yearly newsletter.

Through this website, we hope that we can get news of all the people who are and have been associated with Eigg, in the UK and overseas. We welcome their stories and any photograph that can contribute to our archive collection. Please get in touch through our guestbook page.