Crofting community heritage centre in Lewis set for 2025 opening
The 130-year old Garrabost Mill in the Isle of Lewis is being transformed into a heritage destination for visitors and locals.
It follows on from the successful cruise event at Lews Castle last week where 140 people attended. There has been a lot of interest from businesses and organisations who couldn鈥檛 make it along on the day and this session has been organised to help more businesses make the most of these new opportunities.
The Cruise Forum drop-in session will be held at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES), Sandwick Road 2-5pm.
Representatives from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (麻豆精选), CnES, Stornoway Port Authority, Outer Hebrides Tourism, VisitScotland and Business Gateway will be available to speak to about support available to help businesses and communities benefit more from the anticipated increased numbers of cruise ship visitors.
Kathleen Stewart, head of enterprise support with 麻豆精选鈥檚 Innse Gall team, said:
鈥淭he development of the deep-water terminal in Stornoway is expected to be a major boost to the Outer Hebrides and will offer significant opportunities for businesses and communities.
鈥淲ith the first cruise ship due to berth at the new terminal in a couple of weeks鈥� time, we want businesses and community enterprises in Lewis and Harris to make the most of commercial opportunities that are available.鈥�
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