Crofting Federation cheered by number of candidates for commission elections

February 1, 2017 News Editor

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) welcomed the high number of nominations for the Crofting Commission elections citing it as a very positive sign for crofting. […]

UK Coastguard goes ‘live’ with new long range contact numbers today

February 1, 2017 News Editor

Today (Wednesday 1 February) UK Coastguard goes ‘live’ with its new telephone numbers for international and long range communications. They do not replace the standard […]

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Active and Sustainable Travel Survey

January 31, 2017 News Editor

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is currently carrying out a survey as part of the Paths For All funded “Smarter Travel” initiative. The initiative aims to: […]

MSP appeals again to government on Contract for Difference

January 31, 2017 News Editor

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has responded to the government’s public consultation on treatment of non-mainland GB onshore wind projects.   Elected representatives […]

MP and MSP urge UK Government to ‘listen to the islands’ on renewable energy

January 31, 2017 News Editor

The UK Government has a chance to make a real difference to island communities if they listen to the views expressed in the consultation on […]

Former Marine Scotland seafarer speaks out about pay and conditions

January 31, 2017 News Editor

A former first officer for Marine Scotland says its staff are disheartened and morale is low due to their continuing fight for fair pay. Richard […]

Aiding parents with kids in Gaelic Medium

January 30, 2017 News Editor

A MOTION has been tabled in the Scottish Parliament to congratulate the popular Gaelic4Parents website on its 10th anniversary. Launched at the Royal National Mod […]

MSP to meet with Citylink over bus ferry connections

January 30, 2017 News Editor

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is to meet with Citylink bosses to discuss the ongoing problems with travel connections to and from the […]

Nominations for Crofting Commission

January 29, 2017 News Editor

Due to the large number of nominations which were received just before the deadline and the need to check, at a Scottish Government level, all […]

Crofting Commission appointment

January 27, 2017 News Editor

  Scottish Ministers appoint Bill Barron as Chief Executive. Bill Barron has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Crofting Commission by Rural Economy Secretary […]

Service Disruption: Western Isles Hospital Emergency Department

January 27, 2017 News Editor

Please note that due to essential maintenance, from 31st January 2017 access to the Emergency Department at Western Isles Hospital will only be available via […]

Local Childsmile kids are top of the class

January 26, 2017 News Editor

There are plenty of people in the Western Isles old enough to remember when every trip to the dentist always seemed to end up with […]

Warning about Local Banking Phone Scam

January 26, 2017 News Editor

Trading Standards Officers and the Police are warning consumers to be aware of a banking phone scam which is currently operating in the Western Isles. […]

ALLAN WELCOMES EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR BARRA

January 26, 2017 News Editor

Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has warmly welcomed the announcement that there will be 17 additional round trip flights on the Barra […]

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding crofters that the deadline to stand as candidates in the upcoming Crofting Commission elections is today

January 26, 2017 News Editor

Nomination forms and other documents relating to the election can be downloaded from www.cne-siar.gov.uk/electionoffice/croftingelection; obtained on request, by e- mail to [email protected]; or from the […]

Affinity and Kindred Exhibition opening at An Lanntair

January 25, 2017 News Editor

An Lanntair are proud to exhibit this unique and diverse collection of photographs made in Norfolk and the Outer Hebrides created between 2012 and 2015 […]

MSP welcomes step forward on South Ford Causeway

January 25, 2017 News Editor

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is welcoming the news that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) is, this week, going out to tender for […]

MPs to fight security cuts at Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown airports

January 25, 2017 News Editor

Na h-Eileanan an Iar MP Angus MacNeil and Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara yesterday participated in a telephone conference with Inglis Lyon, Managing Director […]