Open Day to show how Ui Church has been kept safe
Vicious storms have battered her stonework in recent years, threatening the survival of the ancient Ui Church ruins at the Braighe, but now the walls […]
Culture
125th Anniversary of Stornoway RNLI
CELEBRATIONS of the 125th Anniversary of Stornoway RNLI Station began this week with a special Service of Celebration delivered by Rev Tom Sinclair at St […]
National Gaelic Language Plan creates more career opportunities for teachers
The second National Gaelic Language Plan, prepared for the Scottish Government by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, prioritises pre-school and school education alongside community action to increase […]
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
There has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG Alba’s FilmG awards. Sgoil a’ Bhac, […]
key year for Hebridean farmers
Scotland’s rural sector is well equipped to cope with the challenges that lie ahead, according to Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. After a year that […]
Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway
A new training course designed to encourage new weavers into the Harris Tweed industry is set to start on Tuesday 11 October 2011 in specially […]
Western Isles projects being showcased to highlight Leader funding benefits
Projects throughout the Western Isles are being showcased to highlight the benefits LEADER funding can bring. Sixty successful projects are included in the Scottish LEADER […]
Western Isles dental centre hosts Cambodian dental nurses for work experience
The Western Isles Dental Centre is currently hosting two Cambodian Dental Nurses who are visiting for a month for work experience. Srey Ny and Ratana both attended a course […]
Western Isles MSP writes to SNH over guga hunt licence
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) urging them to continue to allow the famous annual guga hunt from […]
What lies beneath in the Outer Hebrides
Ancient treasures could be hidden below the waters of the Western Isles and experts believe artefacts from the Mesolithic period (9,000 years ago) lie undiscovered. […]
X marks the spot for crofters
Plans to make the Crofters Commission more democratic and accountable have been unveiled today by Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson. The proposals recommend that the majority […]
Community consultation on Lews castle museum and archive proposals
Development proposals for Lews Castle have reached a key stage and will be the subject of a community consultation event on Tuesday 28 June 2011 in the foyer […]
Mod Fundraiser in Barvas
Barvas and Brue Community Centre will be the location for the latest Mod fundraising ceilidh which takes place this Friday (27th May 2011). A whole […]
Western Isles MSP welcomes funding for Teampull na Trionaid
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed news that the Teampull na Trionaid Conservation Association in North Uist is to receive almost £200,000 Scottish […]
New literary guide tells story of Outer Hebrides’ appeal for writers
The rich literary heritage of the Outer Hebrides is being put firmly on the map thanks to a new guide produced by VisitScotland and the […]
Great opportunity for Scalpay says Western Isles MSP
Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has today said that there is a great opportunity for the Island of Scalpay after landowner Mr Fred Taylor wrote […]
Gaelic learning week
During Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing […]
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
A research project is set to get underway to assess the impact and benefits of bilingual signage at Scotland’s ski centres. The Gaelic and English […]
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
The first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at […]
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Echoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain […]