Memorial helipad officially opened

In the 10 weeks since it became operational, 19 patients have been transferred by air ambulance from Campbeltown’s Robert Black Memorial Helipad. The state-of-the-art facility was officially opened on Saturday. Pictured are Simon Jones from the HELP Appeal which funded the helipad; Robert Black’s wife Catherine; Eric Spence, manager of SKDT, which is responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the helipad; and Stuart McLellan, who spearheaded the project.