The Isle of Lismore is ten miles long by about one mile wide lying in Loch Linnhe at the southern end of the Great Glen. Because of this, it has played an important part in the prehistory and history of the West Highlands and Islands and has an ancient and unbroken tradition of Gaelic Culture with a remarkable variety of historical monuments.
Looks like a pretty good week to take a highland holiday to us.
When? The last literary festival was held in 2014. The Heritage Centre is still going strong though.
Where? Heritage Centre Isle of Lismore Oban, Argyll PA34 5UN
Who? 2016 TBA
Website? www.lismoregaelicheritagecentre.org
Past Festivals?
The 2014 Book Week was held at the Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre. It had three featured authors this year. James Hunter, author of 'From the Low Tide of the Sea to the Highest Mountain Tops'; Alan Riach, author of 'Arts of Independence'; and Mavis Gulliver, author of 'Cry at Midnight'.
In addition there is a:
Mairi Hedderwick Margaret Elphinstone Donald Meek Kenneth Steven
Getting there?
Lismore is an accessible island , being just 7 miles by car ferry from Oban and 5 minutes by passenger ferry from Port Appin. Yet despite this, once off the ferry, you are immediately in a different world where the air is fresh, the wild flowers bloom, and there is a rich variety of wildlife with a better than average chance of spotting a sea eagle or glimpsing an otter. The top attraction is the Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre in the middle of the island whichever ferry you arrive on.
The Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre is an ecologically friendly building, housing a museum, a library/research and conference room; a gift shop and café.
photo above courtesy of & copyright http://www.southernhebrides.com/
More Information:
www.isleoflismore.com - Isle of Lismore community website
www.lismoregaelicheritagecentre.org - Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
www.oban.org.uk - Oban tourist and accommodation information
www.visitscottishheartlands.com - Tourist Information for Argyll
If you are involved in this festival you can update or change details via the organisers page . Authors can list here.
