Young Iolaire descendants unveil memorial
Young Iolaire descendants unveil memorial
Tag: Iolaire
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.
Leisure
The Iolaire Disaster – 100 Years On
Following this week’s memorial to those who lost their lives in the Iolaire disaster, Eric MacIntyre reflects on the disaster and the book The Darkest Dawn, which offers a definitive account of the tragedy.
Leisure
Iolaire Visitor Centre to move to detailed planning stage
The building of a world-class visitor centre in the Hebrides has taken a step forward.
Lochaber
Iolaire tragedy likened to Lockerbie bombing as exhibition opens
The bombing of Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie 30 years ago tomorrow (Friday) is the closest modern equivalent in terms of impact on a community to that suffered by the people of Lewis and Harris by the sinking of the Iolaire a century ago.
Lochaber
Prince Charles and First Minister to attend Iolaire service
Prince Charles and Nicola Sturgeon will join the descendants of those who died in the Western Isles’ Iolaire maritime disaster of 1919 at the national commemorative service on New Year’s Day.