Tag Archives: Lewis

Scotland needs more pylons for wind power expansion

Posted on August 25, 2023 by ianchisnall

An article from the Institution of Engineering and Technology magazine that came out yesterday written by Jack Loughran began with the headline Scotland needs more pylons to support wind power expansion, experts urge and the first few words are Scotland … Continue reading →

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Different public, same grief

Posted on June 6, 2017 by ianchisnall

The sight of a single coffin being carried across the sands of Barra led by a lone piper and 21 male mourners is the penultimate part of a very tragic journey for 14 years old Eilidh MacLeod. Her funeral yesterday … Continue reading →

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The importance of roots

Posted on March 9, 2016 by ianchisnall

It is hard to understand what the impact of private jets and almost unlimited wealth would have on ordinary lives. Last night the BBC provided us with a bit of a snap shot into the visit to the Isle of … Continue reading →

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Those that go down to the sea …

Posted on November 10, 2014 by ianchisnall

The search for a yachtsmen off the Sussex coast last night, sparked by an empty yacht which drifted into Brighton Marina has resumed again this morning. It is an activity which is affecting the family of the yachtsman and his or … Continue reading →

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Rural Health Services

Posted on September 2, 2014 by ianchisnall

Having spent a wonderful week on the Isle of Harris, and with visits to Lewis I was struck by the stories from residents of how their NHS care is delivered. If the same sense of priority and focus was available … Continue reading →

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