The Royal Navy pay tribute to WW2 veterans on the 75th Anniversary of the Arctic Convoys

October 31, 2016 News Editor

World War Two veterans who transported vital supplies from Britain to Soviet ports enduring what Winston Churchill once described as ?the worst journey in the […]

Caledonian MacBrayne named as the Living Wage Foundation’s Scottish Champion 2016

October 31, 2016 News Editor

West coast ferry operator CalMac has been named today (Monday October 31) as Scottish Living Wage Champion for 2016. In August 2015, CalMac became the […]

Economy Secretary confirms EU support at Convention of Highlands and Islands

October 31, 2016 News Editor

  Creative industries in the Highlands and Islands will receive a boost from European money being used to create a specialist network programme to help […]

Wake up to drowsy driving says North Regional MSP and road safety campaigner

October 31, 2016 News Editor

Highlands & Islands (including Moray) Regional MSP and road safety campaigner, David Stewart has brought to the road safety agenda the issue of drowsiness when […]

Suspension and Disbelief: The Story of the Slighe Sìoman.

October 31, 2016 News Editor

These were the words of Hugh Morrison: Leodhasach, engineer, visionary, in the aftermath of the Second World War. “What Lewis needs is a modern, sustainable, […]

Isles MP to meet Immigration Minister to discuss fishing crew shortages

October 31, 2016 News Editor

Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil will meet with UK Immigration Minister Robert Goodwill MP on Wednesday to discuss potential solutions to assist […]

Clock change increases deer risk on roads

October 29, 2016 News Editor

  As the clocks turn back this weekend, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning motorists that collisions between deer and vehicles peak at this time […]

ALLAN RAISES “CONCERNING” ISLAND POPULATION PROJECTIONS WITH GOVERNMENT

October 28, 2016 News Editor

Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has written to Islands Minister Humza Yousaf to highlight figures released today which predict a 14% drop […]

Youth Volunteers to launch new group in Western Isles

October 27, 2016 News Editor

Police Scotland Youth Volunteers (PSYV) will soon launch their newest group in the Western Isles and applications are now being sought for new members. The […]

Population Decline

October 27, 2016 News Editor

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has called for more action at a national level to reverse the projected population decline in the Outer Hebrides in years […]

Community and Volunteer disappointment at withdrawal of Red Cross ‘Event First Aid’ in islands

October 27, 2016 News Editor

Isles MP Angus MacNeil has received confirmation that the British Red Cross will no longer provide event first aid in the Western Isles. Mr MacNeil […]

WESTERN ISLES HEALTHCARE HERO SHORTLISTED AT SCOTTISH HEALTH AWARDS

October 26, 2016 News Editor

A storekeeper from the Western Isles has been selected as a finalist at the Scottish Health Awards 2016.   David Nicolson, community equipment service storekeeper […]

Statement from Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant on HIE and the Scottish Government’s announcement on a new board

October 26, 2016 News Editor

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant, Labour’s Rural Economy and Connectivity spokesperson, said: “It remains very unclear how this new system will work. The Scottish […]

Isles MP asks new committee to support island renewables

October 26, 2016 News Editor

Isles MP Angus MacNeil met with the House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee yesterday (Tuesday) and urged them to push for […]

Crofting endeavours recognised at the Law Awards of Scotland

October 26, 2016 News Editor

Brian Inkster has been shortlisted for Solicitor of the Year at the Law Awards of Scotland. This nomination recognises his endeavours in crofting law over […]

MG ALBA call for Gaelic writers’ views as children’s drama film is showcased at the Mòd

October 25, 2016 News Editor

CURRENT and aspiring Gaelic writers are being asked for their views on developing their TV writing talent by MG ALBA, the Gaelic Media Service. A survey, […]

Comhairle Responds to Economic Services Review

October 25, 2016 News Editor

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has questioned the results of a review of skills and enterprise services which proposes a new Scotland-wide statutory board to co-ordinate […]