New Project & Job Vacancy!

6th March 2017 We’re really pleased to be able to announce a new project thanks to a grant award from the Climate Challenge Fund We aim to provide education and practical demonstrations to show that waste materials are a valuable community asset that can provide environmental and economic benefits to the islands. Hopefully, this will involve closed working with the Council to further improve recycling provision on the islands. We are recruiting for a full time project officer for this project, full details can be found on our vacancies page  It’s also great to see the Iona Renewables Group has…

Scottish Thistle Awards 2017

17th March 2017 The Mull Eagle Watch team attended the final of the Scottish Thistle Awards in Edinburgh last night having being nominated in the Innovation in Tourism category. There were only 2 wildlife nominations for the whole event, Mull Eaagle Watch and Ecoventures at Cromarty who we sadly lost out too – but it was a great achievement to make it to the Final and fantastic to see a picture of a white tailed eagle on the big screen. What a great end to the year – 2…

Significant Funding for Tobermory Light Industrial!

Our plans for the light industrial park have received a significant funding boost, thanks to our successful application to the Scottish Governments Regeneration Capital Grant Fund. The award of £1.6 million, towards the construction of the park, will provide a flexible range of storage and business premises for up to 15 new or expanding businesses, and community uses. Andrew Robertson, a Director of the Mull and Iona Community Trust said ‘We have been dedicated to progressing this community project since we were approached regarding the lack of business premises in 2007. This award will give confidence to the other…

Now recruiting Community First Repsonders!

6th March 2017

Another grant for the Ulva Ferry Community Bus!

21st February 2017 We are delighted to announce another significant grant for the Ulva Ferry Community Bus! Big Lottery Fund Scotland has awarded £28,406 to enable us to keep the Bus on the road. Along with the recent grant from Scottish Sea Farms, we now have the majority of funds in place to keep the bus going for the next 3 years! A huge thank you to Big Lottery Fund Scotland for their commitment to Ulva School Community Association and Mull and Iona Community Trust, acknowledging the essential…

Great new for Ulva Ferry Community Bus

17th February 2017 The Ulva Ferry Community Bus on the Isle of Mull was in danger of being off the road this year, as the running costs of over £18,000 were not covered from fare income and the current grant runs out in March 2017. Scottish Sea Farms has stepped in with a Heart of the Community grant of over £9,000, which will cover half the running costs of this vital service. Helen MacDonald, Ulva Ferry Local Development Officer, said: “The support from Scottish Sea Farms will keep this essential bus on the road. The service enables residents to attend medical…