Archive for May, 2010

It was an indication of the concern felt by all islanders, that despite the shortness of notice, over 130 people attended the hastily called public meeting to discuss the cuts to the number of teachers at Tiree High School and possible implications this might have. Head Teacher, Myra MacArthur explained that the cuts have had… »

Tirisdeachs will be given a unique chance to experiment with video technology during the Fèis Thiriodh, turning their creative ideas into reality thanks to BBC Scotland’s digital media workshop – the L.A.B (Learn at BBC Scotland). As part of the Feis’ 20th anniversary celebrations, BBC Scotland’s L.A.B travels to Tiree from Monday 12th to Thursday… »

As a result of customer feedback, we are making some exciting alterations and additions to our Timetable. We are offering a new service, special fares and a new website online booking service, with these changes taking effect from the 1st June. We are pleased to be introducing a Tuesday and Thursday day return service from… »

Tiree High School Parent Council/ PTA has received the devastating news that Tiree High School must reduce the number of teachers it employs. The PTA held a public meeting At An Talla on Friday 14th May to discuss the possible implications for the school and the island. An Tirisdeach contacted Argyll & Bute Council to… »

Last year the Powerdown project was asked to look into feasibility of various projects. Three applications were made to the Climate Challenge Fund following extensive research into options and costs. The fund is now closed. HOME ENERGY -NEW JOB TO BE CREATED We have been successful in getting funding to employ a second part-time person… »

Laura Boyd writes about her experiences Whilst sitting here in the ever increasing temperatures of Afghanistan, its hard to force yourself not to think about home too much. And as I do allow my mind to wander when times are quiet, I often think about life on Tiree. I arrived in Afghanistan five weeks ago… »

After five long, turbulent and emotional years Saturday saw the official “opening” of Tilley, Tiree’s Community Turbine. The project has suffered many delays and setbacks, weather has intervened, ferries been cancelled, equipment developed faults and a mass of paperwork and forms had to be completed and submitted to various agencies. The fact that Tilley has… »

Digital Uk will be holding information events in Coll and Tiree TV viewers in Coll and Tiree will have the opportunity to get tips on making the switch to digital television during two drop in sessions hosted by Digital UK. The independent organisation leading the digital switchover has been holding information events across the south… »

Skerryvore are delighted to confirm the release of new single ‘Path to Home’ on May 2nd 2010 at a special concert at Oran Mor, Glasgow. ‘Path to Home’ is the first track revealed from the highly anticipated new album to be released in July this year. The special show at Oran Mor will complete a… »

RE: Visitors camping facilities Dear Sir, I was saddened to see a Letter to the Editor published in the last edition of An Tirisdeach, that not only seemed to be a very scathing and personal attack on the Scarinish Hotel but I would imagine a blow to their possible occupancy at a time of the… »