Wishing you all…

A happy and prosperous 2012 from the wee isle!! Not sure where to start in bringing you up to speed with the antics of the island…. We have been battered like many other places by some severe weather since before Christmas causing severe devastation to our woods mainly. Thankfully we had no casualties throughout the [...]

Opposition to a fish farm on the Isle of Eigg

Please go to http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/stopeiggfishfarm for more information, sign the petition and continue to spread the word! Cheers

More Awards…

Yes, Eigg has won another award!! A very tasteful glass award from the British Renewable Energy Awards. The Renewable Energy Association celebrate the achievements of companies and individuals who have done most to take forward Renewable Energy in the UK. Hosted by UK BIG Lottery Fund Chairman, Peter Ainsworth, the Awards named Windelectric’s Peter Edwards [...]

Inspiring others

Here is a great wee film made by a middle school in Carteret that has been working with the children in Eigg Primary School through the wonders of technology this project was able to happen. Isn’t is great when technology works!! The Children from both sides learnt a lot from each other but the funniest [...]

Rhubarb Crumble

A mouth watering seasonal comfort food!  You will need: Rhubarb (you can add any other fruit that takes your fancy!) Sugar to taste or half the weight of fruit Crumble 4oz Flour 2oz Porridge oats Pinch of salt 4oz Butter/marge 4oz Demerara sugar Firstly remove skin from the rhubarb (optional) and place in a bowl [...]

New Volunteering Programme

New volunteer opportunities are available on the Isle of Eigg this year. For further information please click here

Spring is in the air – or is it!?!

Well spring was almost in the air as the temperatures rose and thoughts of working out in the garden were becoming more appealing but this last week has put a stop to that as the temperatures plummeted and snow is lying on the hills again! Apologies for the lack of news but really there hasn’t [...]

EIGG ELECTRIC DAY

As part of Climate Week, we’re having an Eigg Electric Day!   Sunday 20th March    Come and find out how our community Electricity scheme works!     You can choose between a short or a long tour followed by soup, a slide show and a chance to ask questions at the Tea Room.       11.00am              Meet at [...]

Sign up here!

Kicking of 2011 with a few incredibly worthwhile campaigns for you to sign up to…..  Half of all fish caught in the north sea are thrown back overboard dead! Go to www.fishfight.net for more information and sign the petition. Along with campaigning to look after our fish, we do need to look after our fishermen too…! The stornoway [...]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout 2010 and to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and all the best for 2011….!!