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Draft storyAt the Bracken Isle storage yard and landing

A delayed crossing

When the ferry is late, waste is stored safely and the plan changes.

A draft: the words and pictures are waiting for an educator’s review.

Who’s in it

Meet everyone in Gullbrae

The story

Iain and Morag look at a clipboard by the planning board outside the storage yard.

Iain was planning the week when Morag brought news: the crossing would be later than planned.

Ailsa looks worried towards the storage yard while Iain explains beside the planning board.

Ailsa worried that the island’s waste had to go straight away. Iain calmly explained the plan.

Iain: “We plan for the busy weeks, not only the quiet morning.”

Iain checks the planning board beside the storage yard, with the containers closed behind the fence.

Everything stayed stored safely, each kind kept apart behind the closed fence.

On the landing, Morag shows Iain and Ailsa the new plan beside the information board.

Morag brought the new crossing plan down to the landing.

Iain and Ailsa put up a notice on the information board while Morag watches.

Iain and Ailsa put up a clear notice, so visitors and neighbours knew the new plan.

Iain, Ailsa and Morag stand by the planning board as Iain points to the storage yard.

There was no quick fix, just a careful plan, and everything ready for the next crossing.

Draft, 19 October 2026. The words and pictures are not yet reviewed by an educator. The story follows the outline in our story guide.

The real-life bit

On islands and in remote places, waste can wait in a safe store until it can be moved. At home, put your bins out when your council asks, and follow its own instructions. Gullbrae is made up. Your council’s own rules are the ones to follow.

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