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ALLAN WELCOMES “ENCOURAGING” NEWS FOR ISLAND CHARITIES ON AIR FARESWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today received an “encouraging” response from Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP,… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH COMHAIRLE AND HIE OVER UIST BUILDERSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with representatives of both the Comhairle and Highlands and Islands… »
Crackdown on Unlicensed Car Sellers in the Western IslesTrading Standards and the Northern Constabulary have announced that they will be enforcing a crackdown on unlicensed car… »
DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS IN THE ISLESCommunities throughout the islands will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month with a series of Jubilee… »
North MSPs and UNISON join ranks to try and save civilian Police jobs and quality of service in North and Moray.Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have linked up with a team from UNISON, representing Police… »- ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms… »
Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
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… »
Gaelic language Archive
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HIE announces three year funding boost to Fèisean nan Gàidheal
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsFèisean nan Gàidheal will continue to play a key role in the continuing development of traditional music and Gaelic arts as Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) announces funding of £480,000... -
New Creative Industries and Media Centre Opened in Stornoway
Posted on March 9, 2012 | No CommentsNew life has been breathed into a former Harris Tweed Mill in Stornoway, which was officially opened today (Friday 9th March) as the new Creative Industries and Media Centre (CIMC).... -
Bòrd na Gàidhlig Chair resigns
Posted on March 7, 2012 | No CommentsBòrd na Gàidhlig chair Arthur Cormack has resigned from his post with immediate effect.In a letter to Minister for Learning,Science and Scotland’s Languages Dr Alasdair Allan,Mr Cormack cited personal reasons... -
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schools
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and Culture in Learning Award recognises schools and pre-‐ schools... -
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsThere 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, Sgoil Lionacleit and Àrd Sgoil... -
Sgoil nan Loch to hold Gaelic Medium Education Information Afternoon
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsA Gaelic Medium Education information afternoon is to be held in Sgoil nan Loch on Wednesday the 8th of February, from 1.45pm until 3.00pm. Sgoil nan Lochare inviting anyone who has an interest... -
New Gaelic qualifications launched during the Royal National Mod in Stornoway
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsTwelve new Gaelic language qualifications have been launched at the Royal National Mod in Stornoway These new free-standing qualifications, known as ‘Units’, cover the four key skills beginners need... -
Gaelic vital to Scotland
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsEighty-one per cent of the Scottish public feel it is important that Scotland does not lose its Gaelic language traditions according to new research published today. The report, Public Attitudes... -
‘Some people are gay’ in Gaelic!
Posted on August 4, 2011 | No CommentsStonewall Scotland now offers the iconic, no-nonsense ‘Some people are gay. Get over it!’ posters to Gaelic speakers across Scotland. The posters can be ordered free frominfo@stonewallscotland.org.uk. Developed to help... -
Outer Hebrides’ nature reserves promoted following revival of popular guides
Posted on June 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides’ national nature reserves, which include St Kilda, Monach Isles and Loch Druidibeg, are being promoted in a new Michelin I-Spy guide from VisitScotland and Scottish Natural Heritage. The... -
Bòrd na Gàidhlig welcomes announcement of more support for gaelic education
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsBòrd na Gàidhlig has welcomed the commitment by the Scottish Government of more than £1million of additional support to developments in Gaelic education throughout Scotland. Fiona Hyslop MSP, the Minister... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA 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 signs, at the Lecht, Glenshee,... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western... -
EventScotland announces funding for Hebridean Celtic festival
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEventScotland has awarded more than £20K to the Hebridean Celtic Festival, a summer celebration of traditional music, which will take place this year from 14th – 17th July. To mark... -
Runrig Join Hall of Fame and Festival Programme for 2010
Posted on February 18, 2010 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one... -
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists...