An Taigh Soluis

18/08/2022

Two weeks of dehumidifiers have started to make a difference. So noisy though.

04/08/2022

Taking up the flooring has revealed the extent of the damage. The chipboard is soaked through, and will eventually have to be completely replaced. In the meantime the dehumidifiers are on to dry everything out - not the peaceful surroundings we're used to. On the good side, a new tank has been fitted, and the water is back on...

23/07/2022

More pics this morning. So glad no-one was standing under that when it came down...

22/07/2022

Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, An Taigh Soluis is closed for lettings for the foreseeable future. We are so upset to have had to cancel a letting at very short notice, but hopefully the pictures below explain what we are dealing with.

13/10/2021

https://www.facebook.com/337733089597523/posts/4405347332836058/

Scottish Mountain Rescue represents 25 volunteer Mountain Rescue Teams (including two Search and Rescue Dog Associations (SARDA), Scottish Cave Rescue Organisation and the Search And Rescue Aerial Association – Scotland (SARAA – Scotland) with over 850 volunteers.

05/10/2021

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We're really excited to announce that this new music and local heritage book is now in print! Part of the Music and Tales of Coigach and Assynt project, which has been coordinated by CCDC, The Coigach and Assynt Collection is full of local tunes, songs, stories and photographs. Find it in the Ullapool Bookshop, the Ceilidh Place, at Fisk Gallery in Achiltibuie, and on Taigh na Teud's website. For more information and how to order a copy, please click on this link:
https://www.scotlandsmusic.com/Product/SM-6P3PXE/the-coigach-and-assynt-collection

03/10/2021

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21/07/2021

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15/07/2021

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This project has created a modern, vibrant website, improving public access to large quantities of previously unavailable natural heritage data.

02/06/2021

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Mountain Rescue in England and Wales shows the BBC dozens of wrong addresses it has been given.

15/04/2021

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We would like to start by thanking you all for your continued support to Scottish Mountain Rescue. We have been as eager as everyone else to get back out into the mountains. Below is Q&A on where things stand from Scottish MR:

Can I visit the Scottish Mountains?
YES, YES, YES!
We looking forward to seeing you out in the hills - preferably not on a rescue! 😬

When will people from further afield be allowed to visit the hills?
From Friday 16th April 2021.
The Scottish Government travel guidelines say travel restrictions in mainland Scotland will be lifted from Friday 16th April.

Are we back to normal when we visit the hills?
No! We still need to work together and remember what we are trying to achieve to make this work.

Are SMR teams responding to callouts?
Yes, a lot of work has gone in to procedures to try and make callouts as safe as possible for our team members and casualties. We also now have an adequate stock of basic PPE for rescues for each team.

Should I feel guilty if I need to call MR?
No, accidents happen, we would be concerned if you didn’t call us. We are here to help, not judge.

Remember in an emergency in the outdoors call 999, ask for POLICE, then MOUNTAIN RESCUE.

Are rescues the same as before?
No, they are likely to be slower, with fewer people, more walking and carrying for us.

What can I do to help make it work?
Self-reliance. Plan your day carefully, refresh your skills and knowledge, stick to the type of days that you know you have done safely for several years already. Be sensitive to any local community you are visiting.

Do I need to take any extra equipment?
You may well have to wait for longer than we would normally like for a rescue, so group shelter or survival bag, extra warm clothing and food are a good idea. Assume you will be out overnight if that helps to plan, although we hope it won’t be the case.

How else can I help?
If you are reading this we suspect you will be pretty well prepared already. But we are concerned that there is a group of people, who don’t usually go to the hills, who are keen to come and experience the benefits of hill walking so please share this to anyone you know of and direct them to Mountaineering Scotland for safety guidance.

If you are unsure or you would like more information on guidelines please visit the Scottish Governments website: https://www.gov.scot/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance/

11/02/2021

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How incredible does this look? 😍

Scotland, yesterday from space by NASA 🏔