Fair Isle Bird Observatory & Guesthouse

Rebuild Update

Regrettably, we have just been advised that our builders Lighthouse/IDMH have now lodged a Notice to Appoint an Administrator and have currently stopped working at the Obs site. They are not in administration but are considering their options on how they go forward as a company.

This is particularly frustrating given we now have a wind and watertight building and were in the process of completing the internals which were scheduled to be finished this autumn.

Before we able to continue, there are a number of legal, financial and practical issues that will have to be attended to. This means that unfortunately we will not be reopening this year. As and when we are able to, we will post updates on our progress to fully completing the rebuild of the Obs.

Douglas Barr, FIBOT Chairman, 18th March 2024