This episode is released today to mark Catriona Bell's 90th birthday - Happy Birthday from This Is Islay! Catriona is well known on Islay for her various contributions to the community over many years. Continuing our conversation with Catriona, in this episode she describes the long path leading to success getting Islay its first indoor swimming pool, as well as the very early days of the Ileach publication. (See also Episode 37 - 1 July 2025)

Acknowledgements
Thanks to Catriona for sharing her interesting stories with us.
Music : Enchanted by Keys of Moon
( https://youtu.be/LUVmaAL5fAk?si=HZclnOIPvh5rgrDU )
Production team : Jean MacLellan, Gordon Bermingham and Jolyon Thurgood