A group of Western Isles pupils have created a stunning poppy display in tribute to the 201 men who died in the Iolaire disaster.
For the last month, pupils from the Nicolson Institute have been frantically knitting poppies to create the masterpiece to mark the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.
Following an outpouring of public support for the touching tribute, staff and members of the public have donated more than 400 poppies to the cause.
Teacher Alison Macdonald who led the project said: “We are just overwhelmed with the support from within the school and also from the local community.
“It’s an amazing example of the power of a simple idea and also the way in which this year of remembrance of the ‘Iolaire’ disaster especially has brought a huge reaction from the Island community.
“The Islands obviously want to remember and honour the memory of those who lost their lives defending the country in time of war.”
Each poppy will be attached to a net to create the poppy display which students hope will become a prominent part of the Iolaire commemoration events on New Year’s Day.
The Nicolson Institute Rector, Frances Murray, added: “The completed display is a simple, but extremely powerful symbol of remembrance.”
HMY Iolaire was making the perilous journey to Stornoway on January 1 1919 following the end of World War One when the vessel came under bad weather; causing it to hit rock just yards from Stornoway Harbour.
Of the 280 sailors onboard the sinking ship, just 79 survived.
