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For Details Contact:-
Mhairi Crookston
Tel: 01828 670670
Email: mhairitiree@aol.com |
Tiree is a
beautiful island set in the Inner Hebrides 12 miles long by
3 miles wide with a population of about 750.
Tiree is known for its high sunshine record and has miles of pure white
sandy beaches surrounding the island. It is very flat and great
for walking, cycling, bird watching, pony trekking and is also popular
for windsurfing and kite surfing.
Tiree can be reached by boat sailing with Calmac, 4 hours from Oban or
plane with Flybe, 1 hour from Glasgow.
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There are 2 hotels on the island, one of
which is in Scarinish, The
Scarinish Hotel, overlooking Scarinish Harbour and the other, The Lodge
Hotel overlooking Gott Bay where the ferry calls.
Ceabhar Restaurant is in Sandaig approximately 8 miles from Scarinish
and offers a varied choice of meals.
The Farmhouse Cafe at Balemartine serve lunches and snacks. In
the
summer months there are afternoon teas at the Alan Stevenson
Centre at
Hynish.
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There are 2 museums on the island
which show an insight into past and
present island life. An Iodhlann, Tiree's Historical Centre, in
Scarinish just past the Co-op and the Lighthouse Museum at Hynish.
Tyrii Pottery made on the island is available most afternoons from the
Baugh premises.
West Hynish is a
popular viewing place for seals.
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