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Read the latest news and press releases from the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society.

Traditional Buildings of Mann

Traditional Buildings of Mann is a new initiative, which aims to encourage local communities to take a more active interest in the traditional buildings in their area. Please visit the project website, or download a copy of our leaflet, for more information about the project and for details about getting involved. You can also read about the project in an article which was published in the Isle of Man Examiner. Please join us in learning more about the Island's traditional buildings.

Isle of Man Studies

Isle of Man Studies vol XVIII (Proceedings of the IoM NHAS 2021-2022) was published 5^th July 2023, and has been posted to subscribing members. More details

Please contact the Hon Librarian for more information about ordering a copy of recent volumes.

All Publications

Welcome to the Isle of Man Natural History and Antiquarian Society Website

Our objectives are the advancement of knowledge of natural history and human history and cultural development, especially in the Isle of Man and related countries.

We organise events throughout the year - excursions in the summer and lectures in the winter. Some are particularly suitable for children.

We publish many of the lectures in our Proceedings - now known as Isle of Man Studies

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Announcements

SUMMER PROGRAMME 2025

Saturday 16^th August – 2.30 pm
Balladoole, coastal geology, and Close-ny-Chiollagh
Leaders – Allison Fox, Dr Dave Burnett, Dr Marie Weale
A walk from Fisher’s Hill examining the geology en-route with Dave, to the Balladoole site, where Allison will tell of the history of, and discoveries at, Balladoole, and Marie will share news of her ongoing osteological research on remains from Balladoole. Optional visit to Close-ny-Chiollagh on the way back. Limited parking at the start location, please consider car sharing. Meet at the Fisher’s Hill car park SC 240 686 https://what3words.com/haircut.tarred.dynamics

Sunday 31^st August – 2.00 pm
Life On The Edge – The Curragh Community
Leader – Patricia Newton
Whether the land was muddy, wet, drained or dry, The Curragh supported a busy, hardworking community over the centuries. Utilising historical records, the changing pattern of life around Kermode’s “Lough Caine” including some homes returning “to their earthern graves” will be seen. A 3-mile walk, with cut off points, along farm tracks and public roads. Courtesy of the Kneales of Loughdhoo. MEMBERS ONLY. Meeting place SC 351 966 on Ballamoar Straight (park on pavement side of the road) https://what3words.com/sonar.hourglass.novice

Alliance for Building Conservation (ABC) / Buildings at Risk

A full archive of the Buildings at Risk articles, and background information on the Alliance for Building Conservation (which IoMNHAS founded) can be found on ABC's website www.abc.org.im

Student Bursaries

Applications for the 2025 bursary round have now closed. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.