Lismore is an Inner Hebridean island near Oban. The island is approximately 10 miles long by 1 mile wide. The island was called the 'Great Garden' because it is relatively low lying, and very green and fertile compared with the mountains of Mull, and on the mainland. It is surrounded by the waters of Loch Linnhe.
The population of the island is at present about 170. We are a small, friendly community with a strong community spirit.
On the island you can find a medieval Parish Church, a Primary School and a Public Hall, as well as our most recent addition, the award-winning Gaelic Heritage Centre & Museum Gift Shop.
We have a well stocked island Shop & Post Office, and the fully licenced Isle of Lismore Cafe, situated at the Heritage Centre.
There is self-catering and bed-and breakfast accommodation on the island, as well as Bike Hire at the North end passenger ferry, a taxi service and Land Rover Tours & Picnics. Check out the ferry timetables for the Oban Car Ferry (55 mins) or Port Appin passenger ferry (10 minutes) before you visit.
PROPOSED WELLNESS RETREAT CENTRE & 10 x EV CHARGING POINTS AT POINT
Invitation to an informal drop-in/open house – to see the plans and ask any questions about the planning application
Fri 2nd June, 6:30pm to 7:30pm and Sat 3rd June 11am to 12noon.
There will be refreshments, and a selection of small cakes and bakes, etc will be available, provided by The Dutch bakery on Lismore
I currently have a planning application in with the Council to build an attractive and appealing building at Point, which will be used for small group stays on Lismore, taking part in activities under the heading of wellness retreats. I am also planning to install ten electric vehicle points at Point. The building has been designed to be very eco-friendly. Full details and documents are on the Council planning site.
The courses may include themes such as a week of yoga, or painting, or a writing retreat or a stay linked to nature and heritage. The proposed model is to partner with other Lismore businesses for accommodation, for food, for talks and for additional activities (cycle hire, paddle boarding, land-rover tours, etc) – I am open to suggestions! Pre-Covid I actually ran a couple of small-group stays and trialled this model, with it working well.
There are a number of stages still to go, so this wellness centre is a couple of years away (at least!) – hopefully planning permission will be granted this summer and then it is building warrant drawings, engineers, Quantity Surveyors, etc and then out to tender for quotes, before the builders even move on site.
If you have any questions or wish to see the plans and a virtual computer “walk through” of the proposed building, please feel free to call in by Point House on either of the days/times above.
If you can’t make either of these times and wish to ask any questions or make any comments/suggestions, please feel free to DM me.
Many thanks
Ron
Boogie Night at Lismore Public Hall
Lismore Community Trust Directors Meeting at Lismore Public Hall
Lismore Voices
Shop working group at Lismore Public Hall
Lismore Public Hall
For appointments go to the website or call 01631 730271
Lismore Community Shop - drop in, Lismore Public Hall
Lismore Voices
Lismore Public Hall
For appointments go to the website or call 01631 730271