Stornoway Coastguard saved amid mixed feelings Coastguard campaigners in Stornoway have greeted today’s announcement on the MCA consultation with mixed feelings. They welcome the retention of… Continue reading “Stornoway Coastguard saved amid mixed feelings”…
Evidence of ancient settlement on Boreray An RCAHMS archaeological team has completed a detailed survey of the virtually-inaccessible island of Borerary, in the St Kilda archipelago, uncovering evidence of a farming community date possible to the Iron Age. Continue reading “Evidence of ancient settlement on Boreray”…
Stornoway Coastguard campaign goes to Westminister Three members of the Safety First Campaign to save the Stornoway Coastguard station traveled to Westminster on Wednesday for a… Continue reading “Stornoway Coastguard campaign goes to Westminister”…
Scalpay offered to its residents From the BBC, 17 February 2011: Residents of a Hebridean island have been offered it for free, it has emerged.… Continue reading “Scalpay offered to its residents”…
70th anniversary of ‘Whisky Galore’ is marked From Hebrides News, 5 Febuary 2011: Today (Saturday) marks the 70th anniversary of the SS Politician grounding on Eriskay. In… Continue reading “70th anniversary of ‘Whisky Galore’ is marked”…
New education dawn for the Islands From the Stornoway Gazette, 2 February 2011: A new era has begun for the University of the Highlands and Islands… Continue reading “New education dawn for the Islands”…
Councils unite to oppose Coastguard cuts From the Press & Journal, 5 February 2011: Council leaders will petition the UK Government on Monday in their campaign… Continue reading “Councils unite to oppose Coastguard cuts”…