Point And Sandwick Trust

Households in the villages of Point and Sandwick are being encouraged to apply for this year’s Fuel Hardship Grants as Point and Sandwick Trust’s Energy Support Unit (ESU) launches a powerful new short film highlighting the ongoing impact of fuel poverty in island communities.

Around 100,000 new trees are to be planted throughout the Outer Hebrides by 2020 thanks to an initiative set up by a community wind farm charity. (from left) Wind farm developer Calum MacDonald, David Maclennan, SNH area officer for Argyll and Outer Hebrides, SNH chief executive Francesca Osowska an