Workers on a North Sea oil rig have made a financial donation towards events commenerating the Iolaire tragedy.
Over 200 sailors, returning from the First World War, lost their lives in the early hours of the first of January 1919 when the Iolaire sank on rocks off Holm on the approach to Stornoway harbour.
The tragedy remains the worst maritime disaster during peacetime in the UK.
The Cormorant Alpha Platform Charity Fund has donated £200 towards the events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the disaster.
Islander Colin Crichton from Wood Group Offshore was instrumental in obtaining the funds.
The Taqa owned Cormorant Alpha rig is 310 miles north east of Aberdeen.
Chairman of the Iolaire working group, Cllr Norman A Macdonald, thanked the rig personnel for the donation.
Mr Macdonald said: “The impact of the loss of HMY Iolaire on the Isle of Lewis and Harris cannot be overstated, the tragic circumstances still haunt many villages.
“It is only now at the time of recognising 100 years since the disaster that people are beginning to speak about family connections and the depth of distress suffered when 201 men lost their lives only a few yards from shore.”
The Working Group is looking at holding a community remembrance event on the 31st December as well as a civic service the following day.
Weather permitting, it is hoped that part of both events will be held at the site of Iolaire memorial at Holm.
Oil workers donate to Iolaire centenary events fund
20 April 2018
Cllr Norman A Macdonald receives the donation from Colin Crichton
The Cormorant Alpha platform