# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: For over 100 years the Herring Girls were the backbone of the UK’s fishing industry. Following the Fish is a joint project run by High Life Highland’s Archive Service in partnership with Suffolk Archives, the Norfolk Record Office, and Tasglann nan Eilean (the Hebridean Archives) to capture their stories.  

The Museum will host this exhibition from 10th March - 25th April.

The exhibition showcases stories, photographs and memories captured through interviews with locals and family members of herring lassies. We will also be showcasing a brand new virtual reality experience courtesy of Timespan Museum and Open Virtual Worlds.

There is no admission charge, but we always welcome donations to help towards the upkeep of the museum or towards our upcoming redevelopment project.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oban/following-the-fish-the-story-of-the-herring-girls/200029497904340
- **Event Categories**: exhibitions, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oban
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Cameron Square, PH33 6AJ Fort William, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 56.81774
- **long**: -5.11042
- **full address**: Cameron Square, PH33 6AJ Fort William, United Kingdom, Fort William Tourist Information, Cameron Square, Fort William, PH33 6AJ, United Kingdom, Oban

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls being held?
  - **A:** Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls takes place on Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 10 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am at Cameron Square, PH33 6AJ Fort William, United Kingdom, Fort William Tourist Information, Cameron Square, Fort William, PH33 6AJ, United Kingdom, Oban.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls?
  - **A:** Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls is organized by West Highland Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Following the Fish:  The Story of the Herring Girls is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oban, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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