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Plans to rebuild the Fair Isle Bird Observatory, which was completely destroyed by a fire in March, have taken a step further with the appointment of an architect. According to the project directors the aim is to have a new building in place in time for the 2021 season. No decisions have b... Read more...
The well-loved Fair Isle Bird Observatory was destroyed by fire on Sunday. Firefighters worked through the day on Sunday to bring the blaze under control. As of 9am Monday morning crews were still in the isle "dampening down", fire control said. Reports of the fire were received at around midd... Read more...
Fire fighters are tackling a blaze which has broken out at the Fair Isle Bird Observatory. Reports of the fire were received at around midday, said the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. A crew from the island were first on the scene and they were later joined by a crew from Lerwick, who were f... Read more...