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Thoughts from the Wind Farm Visitors
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… »
Lunch Club receive £72,000 funding from Big Lottery.
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… »
RSPB Info
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… »
Elaine Heads Off On The trail Of Elephants
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… »
Windsurfers will descend on Tiree for 25th Anniversary of Tiree Wave Classic.
The Tiree Wave Classic is the most prestigious and longest standing windsurfing event in the British calender, this year celebrating its 25th Anniversary and looking back over the event’s history. The event will play host to Britain’s best riders in Pro, Amateur, Masters and Women’s fleets with a fantastic prize fund guaranteeing the top Pro… »
Tiree Past and Present
While driving round the island in the last few weeks, it has been interesting to see the crofters working hard gathering in the harvest. Whilst the round plastic wrapped bales that we see may be more practical they don’t have the same eye appeal as the stacks in this picture. Thanks to An Iodhlann and… »
Looking Back At Tiree
These photos were sent by Iain Mackinnon, London (son of Alastair Mackinnon, Hillcrest). Does anyone recognise the van (registration 716 HGB) or know the name of the ferry’s Captain? I‘m told the ferry is the Mv Clansman but I’m not sure, and the photos were taken in 1962 – 1964. If any of you can… »
Rags To Riches Eco-Chic Fashion Design Awards
contest results Nine designers entered their beautifully made and original outfits in the Rags-to-Riches Eco- Chic Fashion contest on July 2nd. Entries were under 3 categories – Creations for Celebrations, Cosy Posey Bonfire and Summer Sports. All entries were carefully considered by judges Bella Bremner, Natalie Crayton and Gemma Machray and prizes were awarded as… »
Down To Earth With A Bump……..and a crash and a wallop
On behalf of myself and Polly I would like to thank all the emergency services on Tiree that attended the call out to Salum last Monday. After 10 years on the mainland as a Mountain Rescue team member it is a humbling experience to be on the receiving end for once. The care and commitment… »
RSPB Info From July 2011
Corncrakes continued to call all over the island during the month. The finalised count total this year for the island was 385 calling males, which was very similar to the 2010 figure of 391 birds. The weather was mostly good throughout July, so hopefully breeding success will again be high, thanks once more to all… »
