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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 EXCURSIONS 2026

Saturday 1^st August – 2.30 pm
Andreas Church – the work of Church Recorders
Leader – Jonathan Latimer
At this event we’ll learn all about the work of the Isle of Man Church Recording Group through its record of the furnishings of Kirk Andreas. Church Recording promotes the recognition of the artistic and cultural heritage of churches by compiling a detailed and richly illustrated record of their contents.
Also an opportunity to see the newly redisplayed carved stones/crosses. The event will be based inside the church in Andreas, where there will be refreshments afterwards. There is plenty of parking around the War Memorial. Meet at SC 415 993 https://what3words.com/cunning.craze.pastimes 54.364238, -4.440763 https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffnjWkkJT9TGPHhR7

Saturday 15^th August – 8.45 pm
Bat Walk
Leader – Bob Moon
The IoM has nine recorded species of bat. Aided by ultrasound detectors, Bob Moon will reveal the foraging behaviour of these fascinating mammals around Poyll Dooey as they emerge at dusk to hunt their insect prey. A 1 mile/ 1.5km walk along well-trodden paths. Bring a small torch, but please only use sparingly, so as to develop night vision.
Park and meet in the large Whitebridge car park on the NORTHERN bank of the Sulby river (accessed from Jurby Road) at SC 441 951 https://what3words.com/retaining.headlined.fund 54.0672000, -4.7349760 https://maps.app.goo.gl/5Wb6hqddbG6deiia9

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 2026 bursary round are now closed. For more information, please see the Marshall Cubbon Student Bursaries page.