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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 March 10th, 2010
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Western Isles MP seeks RET extension
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“While the success of the project is being assessed” Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has written to both the Cabinet Seretary for Finance John Swinney MSP, and... -
Crofting community mapping
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Crofting Reform Bill” A £100,000 fund is to be set up to help Scotland’s crofters map out the boundaries of their land and secure ownership for future generations. Environment Minister... -
Shock ferry fares hike during pilot scheme
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“4.2% rise in fares” The shock latest increase in ferry fares just announced by the SNP-controlled Scottish Government is yet another sign that it cares little for the islands’ needs.... -
Scottish Salmon exports leap 24%
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Scottish salmon now reaches 55 countries” Over 13 million fresh Scottish salmon were exported in 2009 – an increase of 24% when compared with the previous year, according to Scottish... -
Western Isles MSP condems abandonment of historical fishing rights
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Adapt to climate change” Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today condemned the preparations currently underway by the UK Government, supported by the Conservatives, to abandon the principle whereby... -
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Wader-friendly farming” Wading birds, like lapwing and curlew, were once a common sight in Scotland’s countryside but now, due to a range of issues, their numbers in some parts of... -
Streamlining of plans for fish farm industry
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Make sure responses from public agencies” New proposals to streamline and improve efficiency of the planning process have been unveiled today in a bid to enhance Scotland’s £367 million aquaculture... -
Western Isles Candidate Selection
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No CommentsI welcome the announcement by the Scottish Christian Party that they have selected a candidate for the forthcoming election. I have also heard that the Conservatives will shortly announce their...