THE FIRST Syrian families to resettle in the Outer Hebrides under a UK government-funded scheme have arrived and are settling into their new accommodation in Stornoway.
The two related families, eight people in total, including young children, are now undertaking the range of appointments and processes required to enable them to become part of the island community.
A priority will be an intensive course of English language classes. Volunteers, who registered on the website set up to allow the public to offer assistance, will now be engaged where required.