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For seven years, the community on South Uist turned a simple idea—safe walking routes for kids to school—into a landmark project: Slighe an Iochdair, a resilient, eco-friendly path built from recycled plastic and bottle caps. This ambitious trail not only connects village, school, and shop but also links to the Hebridean Way, boosting active travel for all ages. Through tireless collaboration with local groups and transport partners, the Iochdar Community Council transformed vision into reality, slashing carbon emissions and landfill waste while creating safer, healthier access for everyone. Now, with an official opening celebration, this path stands as proof that when communities unite, they can build lasting change—one step at a time.

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