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We have a fantastic list of prizes for our fundraising raffle - view them here and see where to buy tickets.
The Swan Trust SCIO is currently holding a public raffle as a fundraiser. The draw will be made on Friday 6th November at the Sound Hall at 8.30pm. This will take place at the charity concert event.
Tickets are on public sale in the lead up to the draw from Swan Trustees, the Malakoff Shop or by contacting the Trust directly. They will also be availble at the Trust office at 16 Alexandra Building between 9am and 1pm on Thursday 29th October.
Everyone at the Swan Trust would like to say a massive thank you to all those who have generously donated prizes to the raffle.
Lottery licence reference: S.873
| Prize | Donated by |
| Return trip for 2 with cabin and car on any route | NorthLink Ferries |
| Draper 126pc Tool Set & £100 shop voucher | Malakoff Ltd |
| Dinner, Bed and Breakfast at Busta House Hotel | Busta House Hotel |
| Swan Merchandise Pack | The Swan Trust |
| Adult Day-Sail voucher on Swan (x2) | The Swan Trust |
| Silver Swan Pendant | Aurora |
| Voucher for Adult Glass Making Class | Glansin Glass |
| Community Sauna Session (x2) | Haar Sauna |
| Whole Salmon | Cooke Scotland |
| Fishing Bag with Accessories | DH Marine |
| Bairns Helly Hansen Fleece | Garriock Brothers Ltd |
| Shop Voucher | Smith & Robertsons |
| Fair Isle Cowl + Glovelettes | Jamiesons of Shetland |
| Shop Voucher | Loose Ends |
| Silver Photo Frame | The Camera Centre |
| Voucher | Magno |
| Voucher | TJ's |
| Painting of Swan by Cecil Duncan | Alistair Tulloch |
Sail Training Day on Drascome Lugger or Shetland Model | Davie Meddes |
| Adult Space on a Lampshade Making Course with Gilly B | Gilly B |
| Norn Limited Edition Blended Malt Whisky | Ocean Farm Services |
Want to get involved in maintaining and operating a traditional wooden sailing vessel? There are a number of different ways you can volunteer to safeguard, care for and sail this unique heritage asset.
Learn more
We have a fantastic list of prizes for our fundraising raffle - view them here and see where to buy tickets.
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