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News from Hynish March 2026
Things are busy at Hynish right now, and there’s a lot to share! Infrastructure Project – it’s almost there The big infrastructure project is in its final stretch. Interpretation boards and signage are still to be installed, along with ladders and mooring rings at the harbour and EV chargers across the three car parks. We’re…
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We’re Hiring: Heritage Preservation Officer
We’re building a passionate, community rooted team to help deliver Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a major heritage and sustainability project celebrating the legacy of the Skerryvore Lighthouse, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. We are recruiting two full-time roles, each for a 2-year fixed term with a salary of £32,000. Heritage Preservation…
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We’re hiring: Sustainability Development Officer
We’re building a passionate, community rooted team to help deliver Lighting Up the Hynish Shore Station — a major heritage and sustainability project celebrating the legacy of the Skerryvore Lighthouse, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. We are recruiting two full-time roles, each for a 2-year fixed term with a salary of £32,000. Sustainability Development…
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News from Hynish February 2026
Lots has been happening at Hynish! We’ve made great progress since we last updated you all. Here are a few of the headlines. We are pleased to welcome the MacDonald family to the recently refurbished Cottage in Lower Square: Failte!! We hope you love your new house and enjoy becoming part of the Hynish community.…
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The Cottage is available to rent
The Cottage at Hynish is ready for immediate occupancy. Closing date is 28 November 2025. Download the application form here. The allocations policy and the data privacy policy are both available online. For more information email us on info@hynishtrust.org Photos by Victoria Long
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Islands Fund Success!
Hynish Trust has been awarded £306,050 for renovation of the Lighthouse Keepers Cottages! The funding has come from the Scottish Government’s Islands Fund. The project has three parts: “We’re absolutely delighted to receive this support,” said Trudy MacKenzie, Chair of the Hynish Trust. “These cottages are a vital part of Tiree’s heritage, and this funding…
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Skerryvore Studio available for hire
Skerryvore Studio (previously Morton Boyd Hall) is available to hire throughout the year. Rates for 2026 are: Email info@hynishtrust.org to book
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Architectural Heritage Scotland Funding
Another bit of good news! Architectural Heritage Scotland have awarded the Hynish Trust £8k to fund a condition survey of the Signal Tower and a inspection survey of the Harbour. This is the first step on a journey of restoration and conservation, which we hope will lead to the Signal Tower being open to the…
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Vote for Hynish as a Co-op Cause!
Our project aims to bring people in Tiree together across the generations at Skerryvore Lighthouse Shore Station! Download the Co-op App, become a member and choose our cause, so we can receive a share of £5m! https://coopapp.onelink.me/ftOk/fzrgftcf The project, although focused on the young people of Tiree, will be intergenerational. Over the next two years and beyond,…