Island life is just perfect for SCAA

Perth-based Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance’s life-saving support to the people of Islay and neighbouring islands has been recognised by a significant multi-year grant from Dunlossit and Islay Community Trust.

The country’s only charity-funded helicopter air ambulance is a regular sight on the islands, delivering expert paramedic care to the scene of serious illness or accident and airlifting patients rapidly to mainland hospital care.

Dunlossit and Islay Community Trust is helping to sustain that vital lifeline with this important grant over the next five years.

Speaking at last week’s Islay Show, Leonie Schroder, charity trustee and owner of Dunlossit Estate said:“The Dunlossit and Islay Community Trust is proud to support the vital lifesaving service provided by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance. Island communities like ours rely on this service and we hope that over the next five years, our commitment will help the charity to save even more lives, both on Islay and across Scotland.”

David Craig, SCAA chief executive, said:“Last winter alone, SCAA flew seven emergency missions to Islay and Jura, quickly airlifting patients to mainland care in under half an hour - a journey which would have taken hours by road and ferry in often challenging weather.

“This generous support from Dunlossit and Islay Community Trust will help ensure we are there for others on Islay and surrounding islands who are in greatest need.” Leonie Schroder, charity trustee and owner of Dunlossit Estate (second from left) and trustee David Gillies (centre, right) greet SCAA chief executive David Craig (left) and helicopter pilot Captain Richard Applegarth to the Islay Show