Canna House
Canna House is where John Lorne Campbell and Margaret Fay Shaw lived and worked.
Campbell bought Canna in 1938. The two of them spent the rest of their lives recording Gaelic songs and stories from the Hebrides, on wax cylinder and then tape, and filling the house with the results: thousands of recordings, photographs, books and butterflies. They gave the island to the National Trust for Scotland in 1981. The house has had a long restoration and is opened by the Trust's staff on the island for small tours, so ask ahead. The walled garden beside it is open any time, and is a good place to sit.
Canna Community ShopAn honesty shop a short walk from Canna pier, with island crafts, gifts and groceries.Under a mile1 min by road
Canna Rhu ChurchThe Presbyterian church of 1911 by Canna harbour, built to an Irish design with a round tower, known as the Rocket Church.Under a mile1 min by road
St Columba’s ChurchA small stone chapel on Canna's harbour road, with a white cross on its gable, that served as the shop and post office until 1965.Under a mile1 min by road
The Sculptured Cross of A’ChillAn early Christian cross of the 7th to 9th century at A'Chill, Canna's old main settlement, missing two arms.Under a mile2 min by road
The Punishment StoneA standing stone with a hole in its side at A'Chill on Canna, where offenders were said to be held by the thumb.Under a mile2 min by road
Places to stay near Canna House, and when each is next free.
Glenbrittle Campsite- To stay
- In the Isle of Canna
- 13 miles from Canna House
Coruisk House- Sleeps 4
- In Elgol
- 17 miles from Canna House
Skyewalker Hostel- Sleeps 1
- In the Isle of Canna
- 19 miles from Canna House
Scotland, in print.
Every photograph commissioned, every word written by somebody who went. Printed twice a year, made in Scotland.