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Update 3/11/2025: Subsea Cable Repair
We’ve had another update from BT on the repair of our damaged subsea fibre cable, and it’s not the news we were hoping for. The repair won’t start this week. Weather forecasts aren’t giving a long enough window of calm conditions for the team to work safely. BT’s engineers need five consecutive days of stable conditions…
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Tilley Updates: Oct 2025
Tilley generated 173,204 kWh in October – that’s enough power to run a 3kW kettle for 6.5 years. Generated in October 173,204 kWh Most Productive Day 25th October – 15,035 kWh Windiest Day 31st October – averaged 37 mph Unsurprisingly, Tilley measured the biggest gust of wind as 97.75 mph on the 3rd October during Storm Amy,…
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Update – Subsea Cable Repair
At close of play on Friday the 24th of October, 3 weeks to the day since Storm Amy, this is the latest information about the subsea cable repair and ongoing work to keep Tiree connected. Subsea Cable Repair work on the damaged subsea cable is due to begin from the 3rd of November, weather permitting.…
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A Statement on Behalf of the Community of Tiree 22/10/25
EDIT: Following our statement this morning, we received a reponse this evening from Robbie McGhee, Deputy Director of Digital Connectivity at the Scottish Government. It’s good to know that things are moving forward, and we plan to set up a call in the next few days. We’ll keep you as updated as we can. “I…
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Welcome to our new board!
Following a very well attended AGM on Monday the 20th of October, we welcomed two new Directors: We said farewell to Kris Milne and Matthew MacDowell and thank them for all their contributions! The board is: Ronnie Baird Neil MacPhail (Chair) Martin Finnegan (Treasurer) Coinneach MacKinnon Marshall MacPhail Mark Vale Willie Angus MacLean Rou Worsley…
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What to do if you have no broadband
This will be printed out and put in the shops. We are putting it here to be printed out and given to people who have no signal. 1. Why this is happening 2. If you have home broadband (BT, Sky, TalkTalk, Plusnet, etc.) How to report it: 3. Your rights 4. Can I get a…
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Tiree Connectivity Update – next steps
Over the past week, many of you will have been affected by the major internet outage caused by the break in the subsea fibre cable just off Tiree. We know how difficult this has been, and we want to share an honest update on where things stand. What’s been done so far The BT Resilience…
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Tilley Updates: Sept 2025
Generated in September 291,881 kWh Most Productive Day 26th Sept – 15,082 kWh Windiest Day 16th Sept – 63.5mph She is still operating steadily at two thirds capacity – we will keep you updated on her repairs in the coming months.
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A Community Vet Practice?
The Trust is supporting a group of crofters who are exploring how best to secure vet services in Tiree now that there is no resident vet. This is the latest update. Animal Care Tiree is a group of crofters, supported by the Trust, who are trying to figure out ways of getting animal care in…
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AGM Rescheduled
Unfortunately, not enough members attended the AGM to reach quorum. That means we need to hold it again. It’s not a long meeting – the last two have lasted just over 30 minutes! There is a quick report from each subsidiary, the accounts are put up for approval and there is a vote to reappoint our…
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Urras Thiriodh
Tiree Community Development Trust
