An Tirisdeach
An Tirisdeach is the fortnightly newsletter written and produced on the island.
It is available from the two main shops on the island and by post or email through an annual subscription. To contact the Editor please ring Tiree Community Business on 01879 220520 or email
Bank
Royal Bank of Scotland, Scarinish.
OPENING TIMES
Tuesday 9.30am - 2.30pm
Wednesday 10.00am - 2.30pm
Thursday 9.30am - 2.30pm
PLEASE NOTE - There is no ATM or Cash Machine on Tiree.
Royal Bank of Scotland, NatWest, and Ulster Bank customers can withdraw cash inside the Branch using their Debit Cards.
You can also get ‘Cash back’ when making a purchase at the Co-op in Scarinish or at Buth a Bhaile in Crossapol.
Post Office
We have two Post Offices on Tiree. The Post Office is able to process cash withdrawals for most UK bank customers using your debit card and PIN number.
- Scarinish Post Office
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Friday 9am - 1pm
Saturday - 9am - 12:3pm
- Crossapol Post Office
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm.
Saturday 9am - 5.30pm
You can also get ‘Cash back’ when making a purchase at the Co-op in Scarinish or at Buth a Bhaile in Crossapol.
Fuel
Crossapol Filling Station is the islands community fuel station on Tiree and is run by Tiree Community Enterprise Ltd.
Opening times:
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm
Sunday CLOSED
The Fuel station is manned from the Tiree Community Development Trust Office directly opposite the station.
Rapid EV Charging available using the "ProjectEV Pro" app. The charger has rapid DC charging via CCS or CHAdeMO ports up to 60kW, and AC Type 2 up to 22kW. Two parking bays available and multiple ports can be used at the same time.
Water and Air facilities available.
Churches
Baptist Church
Minister: Alan Millar - 01879 220915
Secretary: John Bottomley - 01879 220141
Sunday Services 11am at An Talla in Crossapol.
Our Sunday Service is child-friendly.
More information can now be found on our website.
Church of Scotland
Sunday Service 11:30am
All services are at Heylipol Church
Please check local noticeboards or contact the Manse.
Siloam
Colin Woodcock - 01879 220510
Sandy MacIntosh - 01879 220829
We are a small, open and informal home-based group who are committed to exploring simple ways of living out our Christian faith in our everyday lives.
Office Facilities
Tiree Community Business Centre
TBC offers a wide range of office facilities including colour photocopying, passport photos, laminating and faxing. Also sells local Tiree books.
OPENING TIMES: Monday to Friday 12.30pm - 4.30pm
Internet Hotspot
Tiree Rural Centre
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Saturday 10am - 6pm
Telephone 01879 220677
Public Services
Argyll & Bute Council Customer Service Point
OPENING TIMES - Monday - Friday | 1.30pm - 4pm
The Island Centre, Crossapol, PA776UP
We can help with:
Council Tax, Council Tax Benefits, Roads and Amenity Services, Payments and Complaints, Planning/Building Control, Cultural and Libraries, Licence Applications, Clothing Grants and School Meal Applications, Blue Badge Enquiries, Homeless Enquiries, Passport Interviews and all other general enquiries about any council service.
Library
Tiree High School, Cornaigmore
Telephone to check public opening times 01879 220 383
Waste Disposal
Gott Landfill Site – 01879 220349
Monday 7:30am – 9am and 3pm – 4pm
Tuesday 10am – 11am
Wednesday 2pm – 4pm
Thursday 2pm – 4pm
Friday 7.30am – 9:30am and 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Saturday 9am – 1pm
Sunday Closed
Public Toilets
There are two public toilets on the island.
Scarinish.
The public toilets at Scarinish are open 24h and run on a voluntary basis by Tiree Community Business. There is a donation box located on the outside of the building.
Crossapol.
Accessible public toilet at Tiree Community Development Trust Office (opposite the fuel station). Open office hours and 9-1pm Saturday. Free Period Products.
Emergency Numbers
999 – POLICE
112 - FIRE, AMBULANCE or COASTGUARD
Local Emergency Numbers
Doctor – 01879 220323 – Baugh Surgery, Baugh
Police - Non-Emergency Number 101
District Nurse - 01879 220500 - Baugh Surgery, Baugh
Dentist – 01879 220708 – Dental Surgery, Baugh. No resident dentist, but there are regular visits. Ring for information. Monday to Friday 9:15am - 11:15am
Vet- Anne Stanley, Kenovay. 01879 220571/07769 332912. Surgery times by appointment.
Coastguard - Emergencies – 999. Non-emergencies - 01851 702013
Loch Fishing
No fishing from 25th July to 8th August.
Season will run from 18th April to 30th September.
Fly fishing only/barbless hooks/knotless landing nets.
All fish must be returned to the water. No bank fishing.
Day tickets £50/day for fishing with estate boat. £75/day if two rods.
Engine hire £15/day.
5 days fishing for one angler with boat will be £200 plus £60 for engine.
For day or 5 day permits contact Argyll Estates keeper - Mobile 07752 662847