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Highlands & Islands (Labour)MSP comments on state of our roadsCommenting after hearing that the Accounts Commission update report on the state of our roads from the initial report two years… »
“Use your Gaelic”, visitors to Parliament encouragedThe Scottish Parliament has a push on the use of its Gaelic services, encouraging visitors, MSPs and staff to take advantage of… »
Record number of Highlands and Islands companies looking to exportHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has revealed that more companies than ever before were supported into new overseas… »
ALLAN COMMENTS ON ENERGY MINISTER’S SPEECH ON ELECTRICITY MARKETSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the encouraging speech to Parliament on electricity markets and island… »
Interconnector BlowSpeaking in reponse to SHE Transmission’s statement that the Minch Interconnector will now not proceed until 2017 at the… »
MACNEIL COMMENTS ON PETROL PRICE INVESTIGATION INTO BP AND SHELLCommenting on the petrol price investigation into BP and Shell and following his intervention during the debate at Westminster… »
McGrigor welcomes mackerel rating change and repeats call for EU to act against Faroes & IcelandJamie McGrigor MSP, Scottish Conservative Fisheries Spokesman, today welcomed the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS)… »
Rhoda Grant MSP slams Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil on RET”Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has come to the defence of the Outer Hebrides Commerce Group who where heavily… »
Formal recognition for a century of service!Four Western Isles community nurses, who have collectively worked the equivalent of more than 100 years as nurses… »
MAKING HIS WAY TO STORNOWAY AND A HOMECOMING GIGAt 18, he was considering studying languages and ethnology at Edinburgh University when he was offered the chance to join the… »
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McGrigor welcomes mackerel rating change and repeats call for EU to act against Faroes & Iceland
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsJamie McGrigor MSP, Scottish Conservative Fisheries Spokesman, today welcomed the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) upgrading of British and European mackerel back to a yellow three rating, meaning the MCS considers... -
Top Scot talks up ‘natural’ tourism credentials in the Outer Hebrides
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most famous mountaineers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the Outer Hebrides’ natural credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013. VisitScotland, in partnership with... -
West Highlands & Islands Air Route Survey
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsIf you live or travel in and about the west Highlands & Islands, HITRANS (Highlands and Island Regional Transport Partnership) are seeking your views on a number of air routes.... -
Hebrides – Islands On The Edge
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsA new television programme is set to shine a spotlight on some of Scotland’s amazing natural landscapes and wildlife in a new four part documentary Hebrides – Islands On The Edge... -
Boost for Outer Hebrides tourism industry
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsCOMMUNITIES across the Outer Hebrides are waiting to welcome the world as the area embarks on a triple-pronged tourism promotion to raise the profile of this unique and exciting island... -
SKYE BOOK FESTIVAL ATTRACTS TOP AUTHORS
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsAcclaimed authors James Robertson, Mairi Hedderwick and Tom Pow will be among the writers appearing at the second Skye Book Festival, Fèis Leabhraichean an Eilein, in July. James Robertson is... -
New interactive map shows thousands working in energy sector across Highlands and Islands
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsA new interactive map displaying employment figures within the energy sector in the Highlands and Islands has been launched today (Monday 22 April). The launch coincides with today’s meeting of... -
Rural road show in Portree
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsPlans to provide financial support for rural communities in Scotland are to be discussed at a series of road shows, kicking off in Portree. The first Scotland Rural Development Programme... -
Scottish Water charges deliver good value for customers
Posted on February 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe average household water charge in Scotland is now £54 pounds a year less than the average in England and Wales. The change from an average of £52 less last year is backed by one... -
Highland Road Safety campaigner secures debate in Parliament on speed limits for HGV’s
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands (Labour) MSP David Stewart has called on the Scottish Government to look again at the introduction of an increase in speed limit for HGV’s on single carriageways... -
HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES ADD TO MANAGEMENT TEAM
Posted on February 20, 2013 | No CommentsHarris Tweed Hebrides have strengthened their management team with the recruitment of Margaret A. MacLeod who was previously head of regional development with HIE in Stornoway. Margaret joins the Shawbost-based... -
Neurological Voices Training gives people a voice in improving neurological health services
Posted on February 19, 2013 | No CommentsPeople with a range of different neurological conditions – and their carers – have the chance to get involved in planning and improving their neurological health services thanks to free... -
PETITION LAUNCHED IN SUPPORT OF INTER ISLAND AIR SERVICES
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsThe SNP MP & MSP for Na- H-Eileanan an Iar, Angus B MacNeil and Alasdair Allan, along with SNP Councillors Rae Mackenzie and Gordon Murray today attended the launch of... -
Police prepare for crackdown on speeding motorists
Posted on February 12, 2013 | No CommentsThe head of Northern Constabulary’s Road Policing Unit is urging drivers to cut their speed on the roads and drive within the law as officers prepare for a new crackdown... -
Small island crafts project thinks big and wins Scottish Epic Award
Posted on February 8, 2013 | No CommentsAN inspirational craft project on the Isle of Barra has won the second Scottish Epic Award. By reaching out to the rest of the world, and engaging people locally, the... -
Comhairle Welcomes Judicial Review Appeal Decision
Posted on February 6, 2013 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to note that an appeal by the Scottish Government against a judicial review decision which backed Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s proposals to close two... -
STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY TO HOLD OPEN DAY REGARDING INNER HARBOUR PROPOSALS
Posted on February 5, 2013 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority will be holding an Open Day on Friday 8th February 2013 to share proposals for the next stage of the Inner Harbour Regeneration Project with stakeholders and the... -
“MSP Highlights Home Heat Helpline”
Posted on February 4, 2013 | No CommentsRhoda Grant MSP, Shadow Minister for Energy, is campaigning this month to raise awareness of the 6.5 Million U.K. households that are estimated to be living in fuel poverty. The... -
Winter Maintenance Operations and Policy
Posted on February 4, 2013 | No CommentsThe last week has seen a recurrence of wintery conditions across the Western Isles and the Comhairle wishes to remind communities and households in the islands of its current policy... -
BBC ALBA to broadcast BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year final 2013
Posted on January 30, 2013 | No CommentsTHE BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2013 Finals are set to take place in Glasgow during Celtic Connections and BBC ALBA will once again be providing coverage of the...