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New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Tell the Crown Estate to significantly change its ways, says Scotland’s community land ownersCommunity Land Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland urging him to tell the Crown Estate it needs to… »
Culture Archive
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Hebrides crofters put views to comittee
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Environment Committee will meet in Thurso later this month to hear about the challenges facing crofting in the 21st century as it scrutinises the... -
Barra hosts a Whisky Galore weekend
Posted on September 9, 2009 | No CommentsBy Annie Smith Whisky Galore the old Ealing film classic is lending its name to a new festival in Barra next weekend – September 18, 19 and 20th. Barra (under... -
Community Open Day at Gaelic College
Posted on September 7, 2009 | No CommentsThe Gaelic College Sabhal Mòr Ostaig in Sleat on the Isle of Skye is inviting the public to its community open day on Thursday, September 10th from 1pm. This will... -
Dancing throughout the summer
Posted on July 7, 2009 | No CommentsBy Greigg Adams A new summer school run by Isle Dance is due to start later this month and is hoping to appeal to young people from primary four to... -
Sounds like the Hebridean Celtic Festival
Posted on July 5, 2009 | No CommentsBy Greigg Adams The Hebridean Celtic festival will create its own ‘sound’ this year, as a theme tune has been written for the biggest summer event in the Western Isles.... -
Ancient jewel duplicated for Homecoming
Posted on July 4, 2009 | No CommentsOban will come alive with drama and history from the 17th to 23rd of July when an innovative theatre production, The Hidden Jewel, is performed on the move at and... -
Hebridean Flying Fiddlers debut album
Posted on June 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe Flying Fiddles, a young Uist traditional music group are releasing their debut album and will be celebrating with performances at Ceolas Welcome Ceilidh on Sunday, July 5 at 8pm... -
Still time to learn Gaelic in the Hebrides
Posted on June 24, 2009 | No CommentsIf you want to learn a new skill this summer how about signing up for a summer Gaelic course in Skye or Islay. The courses will offer learners with a... -
Hebrides whisky attract’s wide interest
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No CommentsBy Greigg Adams A limited edition bottle of Kilchoman Distillery’s first ever single malt from cask number one, filled in December 2005, was sold at auction for a staggering £5,400.... -
The past comes to life
Posted on February 9, 2009 | No CommentsWESTERN ISLES museums – Museum nan Eilean and the Comainn Eachdraidh are taking part in a project entitled ‘Lewis at War, 1939-1960′, a new oral history initiative which explores the... -
Piping comes home to the Hebrides
Posted on February 9, 2009 | No CommentsIn August Stornoway is set to play host to some of the world’s greatest pipers who will be travelling to the Western Isles to take part in ‘Tattoo Hebrides’, comprising...