After Lochmaddy Primary School was amalgamated with other primary schools in North Uist in 2016, its building subsequently fell into dis-use. With assistance from Scottish Land Fund and National Lottery Awards for All funding, as well as extensive local consultation, NUDC took ownership of the building in 2022. 

Planning

Several planning and appraisal documents had to be prepared during the planning stage, including:
It was envisaged that the building could provide a community hub filling the needs of the local community as expressed through consultation, namely to improve health and wellbeing; provide improved facilities and services; support business growth for economic development; and provide work opportunities to help sustain the population.

Àainneachd Àlainn Environment Exhibition 

The Àainneachd Àlainn environment exhibition at the Old Lochmaddy School offers an opportunity to discover more about Uist's wonderful natural heritage, focusing on the islands' landscape, landform, and seas, as well as the flora, fauna and sustainable crofting practices that make up and maintain the environment.

The goals of the exhibition are:
  • Celebrate Uist and Barra’s magnificent natural environment.
  • Fill the existing shortfall in readily available information including inter-relationships between various components of the natural environment.
  • Provide an educational resource for schools.
  • Provide a forum for meaningful discussion of environmental issues and identifying sustainable ways forward in islands particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change.
  • Provide information on sustainable technologies and practices to help mitigate the effects of climate change and minimise marine pollution.

The exhibition is open Wednesday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm.Please contact the exhibition if you would like it opened outside these times.

Rentable Spaces

The school's community room is equipped with tables, chairs, and basic food preparation facilities, and is available to rent for various uses, including talks, presentations, workshops, exams, and craft fairs.

The school also has one private office space available for rent, while hot desking is available on the school's mezzanine level, providing a quiet work space internet access.
If you are interested in renting a space or room, either for short-term or long-term use, please contact us.
North Uist Development Company, Claddach Kirkibost Centre, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5EP.; [email protected]
Company No. SC383175; Charity No. SC041709​