The Renewable Isle of Eigg - Jim Johnston Photography

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‘Aye, she’s been picking it up pretty quickly’ – Emily teaching her niece Emmy how to use the clutch.

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‘I’m a graphic designer, but I am also one of two plumbers on the island. At the moment I am installing Solar Panels on my friend Jenny’s house, you have to do what you can to make a living out here’. Ben Cormack

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‘There are hundreds of bird species here including Golden Eagles and Peregrines. The removal of diesel generators has really helped hear, spot and enjoy the wildlife here’ John Chester aka ‘John the Bird’, Eigg’s Wildlife Warden.

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‘Beans and tea at 07.00 hours then we head to the tea room for a bacon sarnie. It’s so peaceful here – we’ve never slept better’ Maggie and Tommy from Liverpool, the only people camping on the island. Egg Community Centre

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‘Renewables power the island but it’s the community that makes it all work’ – Eddie, Eigg Electric Team Co-ordinator.

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