Literature Day at the Royal National Mòd
The adult competitions begin today (Wednesday 19th October) at this year’s Royal National Mòd in the Western Isles. Commonly known as ‘Literature Day’ at the […]
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Bòrd na Gàidhlig announces new support for Gaelic Drama
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has today announced £115,000 to support Gaelic drama development at professional, community and school levels. From today, the Bòrd will seek tenders […]
UK Coastguard successfully co-ordinates long range rescue mission of injured seafarer
The UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Stornoway has rescued an unwell crewman from a vessel which was a massive 180 miles offshore. […]
UK awards recognise Caledonian MacBrayne efforts in 2015 with special commendations
West coast ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has picked up two highly commended accolades at the National Transport Awards (NTA). Held in London, the NTA […]
His Royal Highness Awards the 2016 Gaelic Learner of the Year
His Royal Highness, The Lord of The Isles, will attend this year’s Royal National Mod (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) today (Tuesday 18 October) to enjoy […]
‘We’re entering a golden age for Scottish island literature’
Acclaimed Lewis writer Kevin MacNeil has spoken of his belief that island literature is on a massive upswing, ahead of his appearance at the Hebridean […]
Monday at the Royal National Mòd 2016
This year’s Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) in the Western Isles continues today (Monday 17 October) as the Children’s competitions heat up. Day […]
Comhairle Welcomes Calls for Further Gaelic recognition in the Western Isles
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed comments made at Friday evening‘s Royal National Mòd 2016 official opening event by President of An Comunn Gaidhealach, John MacLeod, calling for […]
Point and Sandwick’s energy efficiency project is literally lighting up the future
A project aimed at making Point and Sandwick the first LED community in the UK has made big strides forward over the summer with referrals […]
The Western Isles Enjoys a Great Start to the Royal National Mòd
The Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) opened on Friday night as Scotland’s biggest Gaelic cultural festival arrived in the Western Isles. The first […]
MV Hebrides leaves dry dock and successfully completes sea trials
Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Hebrides left dry dock in Greenock and successfully completed sea trials today (Saturday October 15); she is now journeying north to […]
Royal National Mòd 2016 Kicks-off in the Western Isles
This year’s Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mòd), kicked off last night (Friday 14 October) in the Western Isles, returning to the islands […]
Transocean Winner commences its journey to Malta
The Maritime & Coastguard Agency is pleased to report that at 8.05pm this evening (Friday 14 October) the semi-submersible heavy lift ship Hawk lifted her anchor […]
CalMac shortlisted for two prestigious National Transport Awards
Operator of the UK’s largest ferry network, Caledonian MacBrayne, has been shortlisted in two categories for prestigious UK-wide awards. Representatives from the company, which […]
Live coverage of 2016 Royal National Mòd on BBC ALBA
BBC ALBA will broadcast daily programmes from this year’s Royal National Mòd in Stornoway including three live programmes covering the most coveted events from throughout […]
HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES CELEBRATE MOD WITH SPECIALLY COMMISSIONED DESIGN
In response to a commission from An Comunn Gaidhealach, Harris Tweed Hebrides of Shawbost have created an exclusive design to celebrate the return of the Royal National Mòd to […]
Transocean Winner: Operation to load rig has been successful
The Transocean Winner rig has been safely loaded onto the semi-submersible heavy lift ship HAWK. The Hawk has deballasted and the rig is now clear […]
Outer Hebrides Autism Hub website
As part work of the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership’s ten-year Outer Hebrides Autism Strategy, a new website has been launched which aims to address […]
MV Hebrides leaves Lochmaddy harbour bound for dry dock in Greenock
Caledonian MacBrayne’s ferry MV Hebrides, which was involved in an incident on North Uist on Sunday (September 25), successfully sailed from Lochmaddy harbour shortly after […]
Best Green Holiday Home’ awarded to luxurious home in the Outer Hebrides
The Lewis Longhouse was announced this week as the ‘Best Green Holiday Home’ in the European Holiday Home Awards 2016. Announced in Brussels on […]