June 2021

Tobermory RNLI’s Second Mechanic Creon Carmichael has been awarded a long service medal after more than three decades of saving lives at sea. Creon joined Tobermory RNLI’s volunteer lifeboat crew in February 1991 just after the station had re-opened following its closure in 1947 and subsequently became second mechanic in 1995. Since joining, Creon has…

While we are still waiting for a decision from the new Transport Minister Graeme Dey on Mull’s potential catamaran, plans are proceeding for the longer-term replacement of the MV Isle of Mull. Transport Scotland (TS) have begun the long process of planning for the ferry(ies) that will be built to replace our 33-year-old main ferry.…

We approached newly elected MSP for Argyll & Bute, Jenni Minto, for her views on the acquisition of the catamaran proposed by Mull & Iona Ferry Committee (MIFC). We print below her response in full: “I believe that local communities need to be listened to and the work that MIFC commissioned from Strathclyde University found…

With the practical completion certificate issued by WT Architecture on the 13th of May 2021, the new village hall finally belongs to Iona. Large, light-filled, multi-purpose in its design, the building is ready to be filled with life, stories and memories. While a big celebration will have to wait until restrictions and the general Covid…

The ownership of Ulva transferred to the community on the 21st June 2018. In the past the occasion has been marked by a get together but sadly, once again, that will not be possible this year. Instead, we have a few articles to update you on progress. At the time of the purchase, we wrote: “To say we are extremely grateful to all our supporters and…