Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil was delighted to meet with Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team in Stornoway and visit the new purpose-built base centre.
The team undertake training once a month and told Mr MacNeil about the recent advances in equipment including training for the future use of drones in search operations.
During his trip to the station, which was opened officially on Friday 19 May, Angus tried out equipment that allows the team to identify signs of life in the dark or difficult scenarios.
Mr MacNeil said:
“It was great to see the new Hebrides Mountain Rescue Base in Stornoway.
“The team do invaluable work voluntarily to support emergency services right across the Western Isles.
“Thanks very much to Charlie and Robert for giving me a tour of the new base.”
