As part of commemorative events to mark the centenary of the loss of HMY Iolaire, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is hosting a civic ceremony on Monday December 31.
Weather permitting, there will be a torchlight procession led by Lewis Pipe Band from Stornoway Town Hall to Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais, leaving at 8.30pm. There will be 201 torches to represent the men who were tragically lost.
The sold-out ‘A Community Remembers’ event will start at 9.30pm at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais. It will be broadcast live on BBC Radio nan Gàidheal and streamed live on the internet at Iolaire Online. The programme will include prayer, psalms, new and traditional music and a 15-piece Royal Marine Band, plus readings in English and Gaelic.