Archive for October, 2011

Tiree once again led the field in the under 19 accordion competition ( March, Strathspey and Reel of own choice) at the National Mod in Stornoway. Pictured are Ian Smith (right) and Eilidh MacFadyen who won Gold and Silver respectively. Also pictured is Jack MacRobbie who has attended Tiree Feis regularly over the years and… »

September is the month when large numbers of birds are on the move as they head south once more for the winter. Lying on the East Atlantic Flyway, Tiree is well placed to see migration in action as wildfowl and waders pass through from their Arctic breeding grounds, whilst strong winds from fast-moving Atlantic depressions… »

Local Consultation Events There have been a number of consultation and information events in Tiree over the last six months. I also write this regular update in An Tirisdeach. However, a number of people have commented that they would like to find out more about the development directly. I have, therefore, been hosting ‘Township Meetings’… »

Dear Sir – I have recently been enjoying the beauties of Tiree but I live in Chile in South America where recently many major installations for providing energy of different kinds have been carried out by foreign firms. Without wishing to appear jingoistic, I think it is important to consider the fact that foreign firms… »

Britain’s biggest and best windsurfing competition has just taken place on Tiree – for the 25th year. The week long Tiree Wave classic attracts some of the best windsurfers from across the world. It is also the crucial third leg of the British wave sailing Association Wave Tour. Organisers have gone to great lengths to… »

Offshore wind careers evening There was a good turnout at the careers evening organised by SPR at the end of last month. There were brief talks from two SPR Operations and Maintenance managers and also from a work boat operator, who had travelled from the Netherlands especially for the event. The Careers Service gave their… »

Clare Jones, Sophie Isaacson, Robert Trythall and Iain MacInnes went on a trip hosted by Scottish Power Renewables to see Whitelee onshore wind farm, four offshore wind farms and a construction base. The Group left Tiree on Sunday 25th of September. Each Group member has written a short report conveying their experiences and what they… »

The elderly and vulnerable members of the community were informed this week by the Big Lottery that funding was granted to the lunch club to supply a minibus and recruit a community outreach worker. The lunch club has been running twice per week with the help of volunteers and now will be able to offer… »

Corncrake A few Corncrakes continued to call at various places around the island with the last calling birds later than normal well into the second week of the month. There were several reports of adult birds and broods so hopefully they should have had another good breeding season. Other birds August was largely warm with… »

When she was young Elaine’s father was in the Royal Navy. To make extra money to pay for holidays her mum started doing B&B and Elaine would help serve breakfasts before going to school. Elaine was a keen swimmer and before leaving school swam at international level for Scotland. She was selected for the Commonwealth… »