Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC046938

Status

Active

Registered

Oct. 28, 2016

Legal form

SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Contact

Website

islayheritage.org

Activities

'It makes grants, donations or gifts to organisations','It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended'

Promoting and protecting the culltural heritage of Islay

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Older People','People with disabilities or health problems','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: Islay Heritage is devoted to furthering knowledge about the prehistoric and historic past of the Isle of Islay's via its archaeological sites and monuments, the many ways in which they can be explored and enjoyed by everyone. It has four specific purposes: Research | Rannsachadh: Islay Heritage aims to discover and understand more about Islay's past, by undertaking archaeological surveys and excavations on the island, and supporting those undertaken by other bodies, such universities and archaeological units. Education | Foghlam: Islay Heritage will support Islay Schools, lonad Chaluim Chille Ìle (The Gaelic College) and community groups to develop projects, arrange visits to sites and participate in excavations. It will arrange public lectures, archaeological walking tours and community-based events. Learning about archaeological sites and monuments not only informs us about the past, but can also stimulate art, drama, music, creative writing and science. Recreation | Cur-seachad: Islay Heritage aims to make Islay's archaeological sites and monuments more accessible. This involves planning a heritage trail across the island, with way-marked routes, improved access, and information boards at the sites, undertaking this with the consent of all stakeholders including landowners, tenant farmers and residents. We believe the wild experience of walking on Islay must be preserved, so trails will be discrete and sustainable, with no disturbance to farming and other activities already taking place on the island. We also aim to promote the use of archaeological monuments and sites in other recreational activities. They make wonderful subjects for photography, painting and storytelling. Conservation | Ghèidhteachais: Islay Heritage will help conserve archaeological sites and monuments for future generations. Maximum text reached, further full information can be obtained directly from the charity.

Geography

Main operating location

Argyll And Bute

Geographical spread

Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Nearby

• Loch Gorm Calling SCIO 1.6 mi
• This Is Islay SCIO 3.6 mi
• Bruichladdich Hall Committee 3.6 mi
• Islay and Jura Senior Citizens Association 3.6 mi
• Islay Foodbank 3.6 mi

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