Comhairle pays tribute to Iolaire servicemen
The vessel foundered on rocks close to Stornoway harbour during the early hours of January 1, 1919, resulting in the deaths of 201 of the 280 men on board.
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Sgoil an Rubha success at Scottish Gaelic Awards 2019
At the Scottish Gaelic Awards held recently at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow, Sgoil an Rubha’s Iolaire play, ‘An Oidhche Mus Do Sheoil I’, secured the Community, Heritage and Tourism Award.
Districts
HMY Iolaire site to get official war grave protection
HMY Iolaire site to be recognised as official war grave
Lochaber
Western Isles schools get Iolaire certificates
Western Isles schools get Iolaire certificates
Lochaber
New Iolaire film now showing in Sandwick exhibition
A new film about the Iolaire is now being screened as part of the exhibition in the Sandwick Hall in Stornoway – and the public are being reminded that the exhibition will remain open three days a week throughout January and February.
Oban
War grave designation for Iolaire welcomed
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirmed she was supportive of the move.
Lochaber
Nicolson Institute group creates stunning poppy display
A group of pupils in The Nicolson Institute in Stornoway has been working on knitting poppies over the last month under the tutorship of teacher, Alison Macdonald.