MSP welcomes Lighthouse Caledonian jobs

Alasdair Allan told the Stornaway Gazette: "I met with representatives of Lighthouse Caledonia this week and was delighted to hear that, as part of the re-opening of the Marybank plant, another 63 positions in the processing, hygiene and harvesting teams will be advertised as of today. "This is part of a phased recruitment programme, with a number of positions already being interviewed for, and more positions being advertised in the coming weeks." Dr Allan said the closure of the Lighthouse Caledonia factory in 2008 was a major blow for the Western Isles. He added: "These new jobs are something which everyone can welcome, as a positive sign for future further development. New jobs are always a welcome boost to any community, but this many coming to the Western Isles is a huge and significant boost to the local economy.”