Vatisker Diaries Project

About this Resource

A Facebook group exploring the history of Vatisker in the district of Back, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides. It brings together historical photographs, family history research and local memories to document the village’s people, homes and community life. A resource for anyone researching Vatisker or with family connections to the area.

Access is free but requires a Facebook account and approval of a request to join.

Organisation

This resource is held by:

Contacts

Resource Details

Resource Type

Online/Digitised

Subject

Crofting
Emigration
Genealogy
Islands
Maritime (navy, lighthouses, commercial shipping, and fisheries)

Geographical Coverage

Stornoway

Era

1800 - 1899
1900 - 1945
1945 - 2000

Access

Not open to public

Online Availability

Remote access to registered users (free of charge)

Official Records

Location

Other Information

Entry last updated: October 23rd, 2026

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