Latest Stories
RSPB Info
May continued with the theme of cold northerly winds, whilst occasional spells of heavy rain kept the grasslands wet. Many migrant birds were late arriving in the unusually cold conditions and the breeding season was extensively delayed for many species . Corncrakes After the first arrivals towards the end of April, the Corncrakes were slow… »
Tiree Beaver Scouts
Twenty hardy and excited Beaver Scouts braved the weather on 18th May to attend a fun Activity Day held at the Hynish Centre. Various events were organised for the group, including a superb visit to the bird hide at Loch a Phuil led by Janet and John Bowler, where the group learned some of the… »
Machair Under Threat
Jim Densham, Senior Land Use Policy Officer for RSPB Scotland wrote an interesting letter to The Glasgow Herald last week in reponse to an article about machair and sea-level rise . Mr Densham wrote:- “Last summer I visited the island of Tiree and saw first-hand the impact that an increasing number of ferocious storms and… »
Tiree (Argyll) Array Consents Application remains Indeterminate
There has been confusion as to when SPR may make its Consents Application. In mid April, in unrelated correspondence between NTA and Marine Scotland (MS), it emerged that MS was expecting SPR’s consents application in the second half of 2014. This was manifestly wrong. In the ensuing correspondence between MS/NTA/SPR, David Walker (Iberdrola’s Development Director… »
Records Broken and Stories of Achievement On A Windy Island
Tiree 10k and Half Marathon ~ By Will wright This was to be the first ever Tiree Half Marathon, and the 8th edition of the Tiree 10k – the 2013 event was definitely the best yet. 13.1 miles for the Half Marathon, 6.2 miles for the 10k: over 200 people lined up on the beach… »
SLÀINTE – Health Matters
How to live longer – In 25 easy (or not so easy) steps You’re used, by now, to me banging on about walking, drinking and eating. Advising you to stop doing the things you like and start doing things you don’t fancy! But it’s not always been clear what you should do today – and… »
Uncertainty Caused by Development Plan Changes
A number of Scarinish residents received letters recently from Argyll & Bute’s Planning Department informing them of changes to the Local Development Plan, and specifically a proposal for development on Pier Road, Scarinish.The letter notes that this area has been identified for a development of up to 40 houses with a minimum of 25% ‘affordable’…. »
Fuel Duty Discount Round-Table Meeting
Harry and I were invited to to attend the round-table discussion on the subject of fuel costs in remote areas at a meeting organised by the Scotland Office, Westminster.Also present were Island MPs, fuel retailers from rural areas, fuel distributors and representatives from the Local Authorities. The Office of Fair Trading were represented and a… »
Tilley highlighted in Co-operative’s marketing
The Renewable Energy & Asset Finance Department of The Co-operative Bank sent a photographer to Tiree recently for a photoshoot for some forthcoming marketing products promoting some highlights of the work The Co-operative does to protect the environment. They identified ‘Tilley’ as a project which they wish to include as an example of a successful… »
Transport Minister Shows Surprising Lack of Knowledge of Island Ferry Services
“This is no way to run a country” Tobermory, Kerrera, and Tarbert ferry ports are set for new year facelifts thanks to a £2.7 million funding boost.Transport minister Keith Brown said: “This funding comes as part of a package of £205 million investment in ‘shovel ready’ schemes by the Scottish Government across the country. Our… »
