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Science Club at Monan
The Tarbert Primary School Science Club members visited the Monan Windfarm last week. On a still day, they took in the views and got up...
rodgerke02
Oct 10, 20161 min read
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NO VACANCIES
Twelve months ago, we were well into the build of the three business units at Oban, on the outskirts of Tarbert. The frames were up and...
rodgerke02
Dec 8, 20151 min read
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Iomairt an Obain ready for business
It’s March 2nd and we now have three completed Business Units. The Iomairt an Obain development in East Tarbert was finally handed over...
rodgerke02
Mar 4, 20151 min read
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Monan now has two turbines
monan t2 from North Harris Trust on Vimeo. Here’s a short video showing the second of three turbines being erected on the monan site. The...
rodgerke02
Feb 11, 20151 min read
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A long trip from New Zealand ends in the Harris hills.
The North Harris Trust has been working for over 9 years to develop the site at Monan, above Ardhasaig. Whilst communities at Horshader,...
rodgerke02
Dec 9, 20141 min read
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Bunavoneader Hydro Scheme update
It’s getting on for 18 months since we last reported on this project. Things have been progressing slowly – but just not very visibly. We...
rodgerke02
Aug 11, 20142 min read
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Business Unit update
We are currently waiting on the Building Warrant to be signed off, but hope to be opening the tendering process on the Public Contracts...
rodgerke02
Feb 15, 20141 min read
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Community ownership brings half a million pounds to North Harris
The BIG Lottery has issued the following press release today: The Big Lottery Fund Scotland’s Investing in Communities programme today...
rodgerke02
Sep 12, 20132 min read
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New BBC Alba Series
There will be a preview showing of the upcoming BBC Alba documentary on Harris titled “Chi mi’n Tir” in the Tarbert Community Centre on...
rodgerke02
Aug 20, 20131 min read
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Maraig in the mist
On a misty Friday morning, three engineers braved the midges and headed out to walk the river. Highland Eco Design won a tender to review...
rodgerke02
Jul 29, 20131 min read
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10th Anniversary celebrated
The main event was held in Tarbert Community Centre. Manran, one of the hottest new bands in the Highlands took center stage supported by...
rodgerke02
May 15, 20131 min read
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Our tenth year
We are fast approaching April 26th – the 10th Anniversary weekend. In the build-up to the big concert with Manran and Face the West a few...
rodgerke02
Mar 28, 20131 min read
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Another hydro opportunity pops up
Just when you’re really not getting anywhere with a project, another one comes along. Scottish Water has spent a fortune upgrading the...
rodgerke02
Jan 15, 20131 min read
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2013 Consultation Report
A report has been written by Diane Campbell, our advisor from Ullapool, pulling together the results of the questionaire that was sent...
rodgerke02
Nov 27, 20121 min read
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Wind Turbine proposal for West Tarbert
The turbines in question are the same model as the one installed behind Tarbert Garage / Spectral Lines. It has a grey finish, so blends...
rodgerke02
Mar 10, 20111 min read
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Community Carbon Challenge comes to an end
We started out nearly two years ago to work with the residents of North Harris to achieve maximum energy efficiency in terms of heating,...
rodgerke02
Feb 1, 20111 min read
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