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The build is marching on

Over the last couple of days, the build has cracked on a pace. It is due to be completed today, with a bonfire and party this evening. Happy days!

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The end of a long week

Yesterday, Friday 28 June was a very long day for the Tog Studio team. Against all the odds, including mist, a cold northerly wind and extreme tiredness, they did it! The Boat House was completed late last night against the … Continue reading

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Nearly there…

The Boat House is looking ever closer to a finished project. Two sides are complete, and work has begun on cladding the gables and adding doors. In exciting news, a name has also been chosen, but you’ll need to wait … Continue reading

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We have walls!

A site visit this afternoon revealed one fully clad wall and one in progress, as well as a nearly completed roof. Things are beginning to move really fast! We are sorry to say goodbye to some of the team who … Continue reading

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Topping out and raising the sail

The roof of the new Boat House has been started and to celebrate, the Morag Anne was taken for a sail this evening. The project is also going to feature on BBC Radio nan Gaidheal tomorrow morning as part of … Continue reading

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Here comes the sun…

The weather has improved, and the Boat House just keeps getting better – it is looking every inch a building now. If you are in Tiree, do pop down to have a look – and whether you are in Tiree … Continue reading

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The Boat House starts to take shape

In very exciting news, a visit to the Boat House site at 1pm revealed the four frames standing tall and well braced against the wind. A fantastic achievement considering today’s gusts at over 30mph. Keep it up, guys!

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Work begins on the Boat House!

Tiree Maritime Trust are delighted to annouce that work has begun on the long-awaited Boat House. Thanks to Tog Studio, there will, by the end of next week, be a boat house to accomodate the renovated Tiree Dipping Lugs. The … Continue reading

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Welcome to Tiree Maritime Trust

Tiree Maritime Trust is a registered charity based on the Isle of Tiree. It was founded in 2005 and its main aims are: “(1) To advance education, training and pass on skills in traditional boat building and boat maintenance, (2) … Continue reading

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