Hebridean Coastal Stories

Weaving together stories of island life, coastal culture, and the tides that shape them.

About Hebridean Coastal Stories

Emerging from academic research on marine plastic pollution on the Isle of Lewis, Hebridean Coastal Stories (HCS) was established as a socio-ecological storytelling project to amplify Hebridean voices. Through interdisciplinary research, storytelling, and community engagement, HCS explores how plastic pollution impacts communities across the Hebrides.

Research

HCS is guided by innovative research exploring the social, ecological, and cultural impacts of marine plastic pollution on Scottish island communities.

Storytelling

Compelling storytelling and science communication brings diverse audiences together to connect with the socio-cultural resilience of the Hebrides.

Engagement

By fostering vibrant community events and dialogues, HCS connects stakeholders to the urgent challenge of plastic pollution and empowers collective action.