Stornoway Airport and the Local Community

The airport prides itself on its local community involvement and tries to support all local producers, schools and charities as much as possible.

Drag Racing at Stornoway airport helps raise £5,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support
In July 2010, around 900 people watched the Quarter Mile Drag Race at Stornoway airport in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, The Leanne Fund, Alzheimers Western Isles and Hebrideans Mens Cancer Support Group.

Over £4,000 was raised from the event in support of the above charities.

This year, drag race events will take place at Stornoway Airport on Saturday 18th June and Saturday 23rd July.

Sponsored Walk for Macmillan Cancer Support
In October 2009, airport staff walked from Back to the airport and raised over £1,000 towards MacMillan Cancer Support.

Christmas Carols with Local Schools
In the run up to Christmas, the children from Sandwickhill Primary School gave an afternoon performance to passengers and staff in the Terminal Building. Funds raised at this event were donated by the school to Mary's Meals.

Air Discount Scheme
The Scottish Government's Air Discount Scheme (ADS) provides a 40 per cent reduction on air fares between Scotland's remotest communities and cities. ADS applies to people whose main residence is any of the following:

• Western Isles
• Orkney
• Shetland
• Islay and Jura
• Caithness and North West Sutherland

It includes students from these areas who are studying away from home. For more information on ADS, eligibility criteria and application pack, please visit www.airdiscountscheme.com.