Highlands and Islands Society of London - HISL

The Highlands and Islands Society of London was founded in 1976 to provide a social venue in which expatriates from all parts of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland could enjoy the language, rich culture and traditions of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.

Since then it has offered a regular programme of hospitable and lively entertainment, providing a meeting place for the Highland population scattered throughout London and the South of England and for many others who have an interest in the culture and social customs of the Highlands and Islands. The Society continues to thrive and move forward in a transient Metropolis whilst maintaining the friendly Ceilidh atmosphere which established our tradition and for which we are most well known.

OBJECTIVES:The Highlands and Islands Society of London exists to: 1. Preserve and foster the culture, social customs and sense of community characteristic of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland; 2. Provide an environment in which the music, dance, song and language of the Gael can be enjoyed in London; 3. Encourage the learning and speaking of the Gaelic language in London; 4. Provide a focus for newcomers from the Highlands and Islands and elsewhere to “Highland” activities in the Metropolis.

MEMBERSHIP: Ordinary Membership is available to natives of the Highlands andIslands of Scotland, persons with Highlands and Islands connections(for instance, parents or grandparents) and anyone likely to promotethe interests and objectives of the Society. Annual Subscription iscurrently £10 per person. Associate Membership is for all other applicants. They enjoy allprivileges of ordinary membership except the power to vote at theAnnual General Meeting. Annual Subscription is currently £10 per person.

Clients: Folk from the Highlands and Islands and lovers of Highland culture.