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Draft storyAt the island shop

The visitor’s useful choice

Visitors can enjoy the island and follow its rules.

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

Who’s in it

Meet everyone in Gullbrae

The story

Rowan and Buddy study a picture map of the island with Ailsa.

Rowan studied a picture map of the island.

Rowan looks unsure about where his things should go.

He wasn’t sure what to do with his day-trip things.

Ailsa points to the information board near the refill point.

Ailsa pointed to the island’s own guidance and the refill point.

Rowan packs his bottle and lunch box at the counter.

Rowan chose things he could use again.

Rowan holds up the same bottle by the information board.

He came back with the same bottle, and followed the island’s instructions.

Ailsa, Rowan and Buddy outside the island shop.

Buddy cheered a kind, careful day, not a perfect score.

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

Every place has its own instructions for bins and recycling. When you visit, follow the local signs, and take your things home if you need to. Gullbrae is made up. Your council’s own rules are the ones to follow.

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