Crisis summit leads to “cautious optimism”

Fresh Hope for South Uist as Ferry Crisis Meeting Delivers Promises and Pressure

Key figures from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar gathered in South Uist this week to tackle the ongoing ferry disruption that has left the island’s residents and businesses reeling. Councillors Paul Steele and Uisdean Robertson, along with Chief Executive Malcolm Burr and local Members, attended a crisis summit organised by the South Uist Business Group. The meeting was joined by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, who faced strong repr…

Crisis summit leads to “cautious optimism”

The “crisis summit” convened by South Uist Business Impact Group this week succeeded in bringing forth a flurry of commitments from the Scottish Government.