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University launches course in island studiesThe University of the Highlands and Islands is launching an islands studies course, the first of its kind in… »
Storas Uibhist Director ElectionsThe closing date for Directors nominations for Sealladh na Beinne Mòire, the community company that owns the South Uist… »
MAKE YOUR WAY TO STORNOWAYThe 18th Hebridean Celtic Festival will be held this summer; we hope you can join the party from 17-20 July. If you need a… »
Comhairle Congratulations on Tweed Fashion AwardsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated Harris Tweed Hebrides on their outstanding achievement in gaining the top two… »
Highlands and Islands music students perform at Buckingham PalaceFOUR music students from the Highlands and Islands performed at Buckingham Palace yesterday. Amy MacAulay (22) from South Uist,… »
Flag raising ceremony marks 40th anniversary as Council visits Sabhal Mòr OstaigIn recognition of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig's 40th Anniversary, Members of The Highland Council's Gaelic Implementation Group visited… »
MACNEIL REQUESTS UPDATE ON REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT FOR BARRAWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, has written to the Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP, to request an update on the situation… »
HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES CELEBRATES ‘GREATEST ACCOLADES’Harris Tweed Hebrides, the Shawbost-based company which accounts for 90 per cent of Orb-stamped production, is celebrating a… »
Restricted visiting hours at Ospadal Uibhist agus BharraighTo further strengthen infection control measures at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula, restricted visiting hours… »
Stornoway-Ullapool ferry cancelledDue to adverse weather, the 13:50 sailing from Stornoway and the 17:35 sailing from Ullapool on 23/05/13 have been cancelled.… »
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University launches course in island studies
Posted on May 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe University of the Highlands and Islands is launching an islands studies course, the first of its kind in Scotland. The postgraduate course will explore cultural, political, economic and... -
Storas Uibhist Director Elections
Posted on May 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe closing date for Directors nominations for Sealladh na Beinne Mòire, the community company that owns the South Uist Estate, has now passed and nine candidates have put themselves forward... -
MAKE YOUR WAY TO STORNOWAY
Posted on May 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe 18th Hebridean Celtic Festival will be held this summer; we hope you can join the party from 17-20 July. If you need a reason here are 18 to start.... -
Comhairle Congratulations on Tweed Fashion Awards
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated Harris Tweed Hebrides on their outstanding achievement in gaining the top two awards in the UK Fashion and Textile Awards. The company won UK... -
Highlands and Islands music students perform at Buckingham Palace
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsFOUR music students from the Highlands and Islands performed at Buckingham Palace yesterday. Amy MacAulay (22) from South Uist, Jamie MacDonald (17) from Tiree, Greg Barry (20) from Loch Ussie... -
Flag raising ceremony marks 40th anniversary as Council visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsIn recognition of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s 40th Anniversary, Members of The Highland Council’s Gaelic Implementation Group visited the college on the Isle of Skye yesterday (Thursday 23 May) to learn... -
MACNEIL REQUESTS UPDATE ON REPLACEMENT AIRCRAFT FOR BARRA
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil, has written to the Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP, to request an update on the situation surrounding the replacement aircraft for Barra. Angus MacNeil said:... -
HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES CELEBRATES ‘GREATEST ACCOLADES’
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsHarris Tweed Hebrides, the Shawbost-based company which accounts for 90 per cent of Orb-stamped production, is celebrating a night of stunning success at the UK Fashion and Textile Awards in... -
Restricted visiting hours at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsTo further strengthen infection control measures at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula, restricted visiting hours have been introduced until further notice. Visiting will be restricted to 3pm to 4pm and 7pm to 8pm. NHS Western Isles confirmed yesterday (Wednesday)... -
Stornoway-Ullapool ferry cancelled
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsDue to adverse weather, the 13:50 sailing from Stornoway and the 17:35 sailing from Ullapool on 23/05/13 have been cancelled. The next sailings will be on Friday 24/05/13 at 07:00... -
Celebration for rural community projects across the Highlands
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsRural community projects across the Highlands are celebrated in The Highland LEADER Programme’s ‘Revitalising Communities in the Highlands’ booklet launched at the full Highland Council on Europe Day (9th May... -
ISLAND PARLIAMENTARIANS WELCOME CONSENT FOR AQUAMARINE INSTALLATION
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, and MP, Angus MacNeil have welcomed news that the proposed aquamarine wave power installation near Fivepenny in Lewis has received full consent from the Scottish... -
Young Traditional Musician of the Year heads for HebCelt
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsAfter picking up this year’s prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in February, the multi-instrumentalist from Glasgow is in demand more than ever as success... -
Infection control measures at Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles is issuing infection control advice to anyone visiting Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh in Benbecula, as a number of current inpatients have tested positive for Clostridium Difficile (C Diff). NHS Western Isles will not be confirming... -
![Wave energy developer Aquamarine Power, has today [Wednesday 22nd May] received full consent from the Scottish Government for a 40MW wave farm off the north-west coast of Lewis, Scotland –...](http://hebridestoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Oyster-800-Being-towed-be-115x115.jpg "Aquamarine Power secures full consent for 40MW Lewis wave energy farm")
Aquamarine Power secures full consent for 40MW Lewis wave energy farm
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsWave energy developer Aquamarine Power, has today [Wednesday 22nd May] received full consent from the Scottish Government for a 40MW wave farm off the north-west coast of Lewis, Scotland –... -
Cars “take off” at Stornoway Airport
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No Comments“Lewis Car Club, in association with Highands and Islands Airports, held charity Drag Race meetings at Stornoway Airport. Between them these events raised £2,790 and all funds raised were handed over... -
New water treatment process for Uists, Barra and Harris
Posted on May 21, 2013 | No CommentsA new water treatment process is to be introduced by Scottish Water over the next few months to parts of the Uists, Barra and Harris. Known as chloramination, the... -
Breedon sponsors Western Isles in Island Games
Posted on May 21, 2013 | No CommentsFollowing its recent acquisition of Bardon Hebrides, Breedon Aggregates has agreed to continue sponsoring the Western Isles Island Games Association (WIIGA) as it prepares to depart for the NatWest Island... -
Highlands and Islands set to take centre stage at the UK’s largest renewable energy event
Posted on May 21, 2013 | No CommentsThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland is set to take centre stage at the All-Energy exhibition and conference in Aberdeen this week (Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd May). Over 70... -
Increasing access to sport and physical activity for people with a disability
Posted on May 21, 2013 | No CommentsA free Day of Inclusive Sport for people living with a disability in the Western Isles is set to be held on Saturday, June 1, in Stornoway. As part of...