Tag: Jean MacLellan

July 1, 2026Series - Care for older People

E56 Caring for Older People – Part 1

Policies, People and Partnership This episode launches a new four-part series on Caring for Older People. Part 1 – Policies, People & Partnerships – lays out the care framework by providing an […]
June 19, 2026Education, Uncategorized

E55 Argyll College on Islay – part of UHI

In this episode, Jean MacLellan meets with Mairi McCuaig, manager of UHI Argyll – Islay Centre, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, and providing access to a […]
March 31, 2026Series - Housing

E51 – Housing on Islay – Part 4 – Numbers and Issues

Continuing our series on housing on Islay, Tom, Russell and Jean review our coverage to date, and discuss in more detail current housing demand on Islay and recent allocations at […]
January 1, 2026Interviews

E47 – Pickups 4 Peace – Beth Newman

At the end of November 2025, Beth Newman returned from her second visit to Lviv, Ukraine in support of Pickups For Peace, a charity initially organised by Scottish farmers to […]
December 10, 2025Interviews

E45 – Catriona Bell – Life on Islay 2

This podcast has been released today (10th December) to mark Catriona’s 90th birthday. Happy Birthday Catriona, from all on the podcast team. Catriona Bell is well known on Islay for […]
September 23, 2025Interviews

E42 – “I’d Be Dressing A Banana”

In a conversation with Jean MacLellan, Kate Skinner tells us about the Co-Op’s history with Fairtrade, and how Fairtrade and buying Fairtrade products makes a difference all over the world. […]
August 11, 2025Interviews

E39 – 2025 Islay Book Festival

This Is Islay’s Jean MacLellan in conversation with Charlène Busali, Chair of Islay Book Festival, discussing the festival programme, authors, events and activities. The 2025 Islay Book Festival takes place […]
July 1, 2025Interviews

E37 – Catriona Bell – Life on Islay 1

Catriona Bell is well known on Islay for her various contributions to the community over many years. She was one of those who set up and managed The Ileach in […]
May 15, 2025Interviews

E34 – Cancer Support Group Islay

In May 2025, This is Islay chatted with Cancer Support Group Islay (CSGI), shortly after its first birthday. Three founding members: Jennifer Gillies, Jo O’Farrell and Agnes McEachern, discuss why […]
April 2, 2025Podcast Updates

E33 – Behind The Scenes

A conversation with the This Is Islay team gathered in the Islay High School studio, including: Gordon Bermingham, Jean MacLellan, Tom O’Farrell, Glen Roberts, and Jolyon Thurgood. We pull back […]