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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
Archive for December 7th, 2009
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Millions for Gaelic language and culture
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsFunding of £5.29 million for research into the support and revitalisation of the Gaelic language and culture is to be shared among four Scottish higher education institutions in the latest... -
Festive drink and drug driving campaign
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsLaw enforcement agencies across Scotland are to get tougher with drink drivers this festive season and offenders face losing their cars as well as losing their licences. The campaign was... -
Cash boost for Gaelic development
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsScotland’s new Cabinet Secretary for Education has set out his vision for how Scotland can create a new generation of Gaelic speakers. Delivering the annual ecture at the Gaelic college... -
MSP Alasdair Allan Chairs Western Isles “commonhealth
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has accepted an invitation to chair “Commonhealth”, a body set up in the Western Isles to ensure the community gets the most out of the... -
Allan looks to “progress” on crofting reform bill
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, is to raise the forthcoming Crofting Reform Bill in Parliament. The publication of the much anticipated Bill is now imminent and Dr Allan has raised... -
Charities back Scottish water’s winter warning
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsCharities are joining forces with Scottish Water to help warn people, particularly parents, to be alert to the dangers of playing on ice and near water this winter. Joanna Peebles,... -
Allan visits royal mail’s Stornoway delivery office
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today visited Royal Mail’s Stornoway Delivery Office to meet posties at their busiest time of year. Dr Allan was shown round the Delivery Office by...