Fiona Mitchell has run the post office for 30 years. Fair Isle’s postmistress has been recognised for 30 years’ loyal service running the UK’s most remote post office. “I will get a call to say there’s a break in the weather the plane will be here in 30 minutes. “You have to learn to be flexible living here.”Covid was another challenge – but the post office stayed open throughout the pandemic. “Fiona and Robert are providing a great service to the people of Fair Isle and tourists too.

Source: The Times November 04, 2023 00:50 UTC