R E G I O N A L FOCUS The origins of The Shore Porters Society stretch back to 1498 novel Whisky Galore, and home to the only airport in Britain where planes can land on a sandy beach. The move will entail a three-hour road journey from the firms Oban depot and a five-hour ferry trip. The remoteness of the highlands and islands causes logistical challenges, especially during the winter when high winds and storms affect ferry sailings, says Gavin Deauville. There can then be a backlog. Investment in ferry infrastructure has been nowhere near enough, so breakdowns are far more common than they should be. Clockworks Scottish Highlands branch picks up some unique moves, adds Sara Deauville. This summer, we had a client going to Scoraig, a rural offgrid community in Wester Ross. The only accessible route is by boat. Our crew were met at Badluarach jetty by two small open boats for transportation across the loch. As there are no roads, goods were unloaded onto quad bikes for the final leg. Next years FIDI conference should showcase the best of what Scotland has to offer, not least its hospitality, with local Affiliates playing their part in As difficulties in moving people to Europe, running trucks and clearing shipments multiplied, some movers opted out of the market organising and running the event. Affiliates will help out with door duties and registration, and chaperone delegates to Edinburgh Castle for the welcome reception. At some point, visitors can expect to be greeted by a blast on the bagpipes from a member of the Clark & Rose team. Clockwork is alive to the events potential. It will highlight the international services we can provide to partners and shine a spotlight on the Scottish moving industry as a whole, says Sara Deauville. Gavin Deauville agrees: Its another way to build a rapport with industry colleagues worldwide, he says. Scotland is a destination many people are excited by, especially the Americans. Scottish Affiliates ANGLO PACIFIC GLASGOW CLARK & ROSE CLOCKWORK INTERNATIONAL CONSTANTINE LTD THE SHORE PORTERS SOCIETY AFFILIATED BRANCH AFFILIATE AFFILIATE AFFILIATED BRANCH AFFILIATED BRANCH GLASGOW ABERDEEN GLASGOW ABERDEEN ABERDEEN 36 FF312 Dec_Feb 23 pp30-37 Regional Focus.indd 36 05/12/2023 09:11