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Fun At Tiree Agricultural Show
There was a real island welcome of sunshine and a spectacular glistening sea awaiting the many mainland visitors, who joined the islanders to view the island’s quality stock at the annual Tiree Show. They were highly entertained by Mark Wyllie from Luss with his collie dogs and ducks, the Drakes of Hazard, in the main… »
And The Fun Continued…….
Preparations for the Music Festival began on the Thursday with a huge portable stage being erected in the grounds of An Talla. Further down the road at the Business Centre campers began arriving to pitch their tents in readiness for what turned out to be a memorable musical event. Over the two days over 1000… »
Tiree Regatta Celebrates 100 Years
The dawn of Sat 30th July, Regatta Day, was a stunner. Cloudless, sunny with a brisk S.SE wind. The forecast for the day was to cloud over, and the wind to drop. At 2 o’clock, on the start line, the sun still shone, the brisk S.SE had eased, and a glorious day unfolded. The start… »
Tiree Parish Church of Scotland Welcomes New Minister
Elspeth Jane MacLean’s Ordination and Induction took place in Kirkapol Church on 14th July 2011 at 2.00pm. This was a very moving, spiritual service led by the Rev. George G. Cringles, Moderator. Mr Ian MacLagan, Presbytery Clerk, welcomed everyone and read the intimations. Rev George Cringles, Moderator, called everyone to worship, the Rev. Dr. Roderick… »
Local Tutors Power Fèis Thiriodh 2011
An Talla proved a spectacular venue for Fèis Thiriodh 2011 which came to a triumphant conclusion last weekend. 200 people packed in to the hall for the final ceilidh and dance to the largest and best dressed ceilidh band in Scotland, including Shona and Susan MacFadyen from Caolas. The seven classes for the 21st Fèis… »
Snack Van Update
Recently the Planning Enforcement Officer (PEO) for Argyll & Bute Council in Oban received a complaint from a holiday home owner regarding the siting of a mobile catering van in Scarinish. As this was an official complaint the PEO had to take action and he looked at each unit on the island not just the… »
Meeting fails to allay fears
A two hour long meeting between Scottish Government officials and members of the community in An Talla this week failed to allay fears of possible “devastating on-shore work” on Tiree during the off-shore windfarm project. Three officials from Marine Scotland, a Government body, explained to the meeting the steps leading up to the planning and… »
London Youth Group Discovers Tiree
Early in May, The Hebridean Trust covered the cost of a visit by a group of disadvantaged young people from London in order to give them the opportunity to stay at the Hynish Centre and to enjoy the challenges of the fantastic range of outdoor activities that Tiree has to offer. The group, from the… »
Moderator Visits Tiree
Tiree’s sunny May weekend was graced with a visit from the Moderatorial Party. On a glorious Sunday morning Heylipol Church filled with residents and visitors from all congregations. Interim Moderator, Donald MacKinnon introduced The Right Reverend John Christie, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. John Christie and his Chaplain, Reverend Alastair… »
Tiree 10k 2011
On Saturday 30th April the annual Tiree 10k Fun Run took place in glorious sunshine with plenty of local residents and visitors taking part. There were 173 runners and walkers altogether including Power Pushers and Kids Fun Runners. Once again the Tiree Pipe Band started everyone off along the beach and provided a great setting… »
