PETITION LAUNCHED IN SUPPORT OF INTER ISLAND AIR SERVICES
The SNP MP & MSP for Na- H-Eileanan an Iar, Angus B MacNeil and Alasdair Allan, along with SNP Councillors Rae Mackenzie and Gordon Murray […]
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Police prepare for crackdown on speeding motorists
The 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 […]
Small island crafts project thinks big and wins Scottish Epic Award
AN inspirational craft project on the Isle of Barra has won the second Scottish Epic Award. By reaching out to the rest of the world, […]
Comhairle Welcomes Judicial Review Appeal Decision
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to note that an appeal by the Scottish Government against a judicial review decision which backed Comhairle nan Eilean […]
STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY TO HOLD OPEN DAY REGARDING INNER HARBOUR PROPOSALS
Stornoway 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 […]
“MSP Highlights Home Heat Helpline”
Rhoda 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 […]
Winter Maintenance Operations and Policy
The last week has seen a recurrence of wintery conditions across the Western Isles and the Comhairle wishes to remind communities and households in the […]
BBC ALBA to broadcast BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year final 2013
THE BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician 2013 Finals are set to take place in Glasgow during Celtic Connections and BBC ALBA will once again […]
NA H-EILEANAN AN IAR PARLIAMENTARIANS WELCOME DENNIS CANAVAN TO ISLANDS
Dennis Canavan the popular chairman of YES Scotland will in Stornoway on Thursday 7th March 2013 to address a public meeting in the Cabarfeidh Hotel. […]
Year of Natural Scotland 2013
FOURTEEN projects offering opportunities to engage with natural surroundings in innovative and exciting ways, are to receive a share of more than ÂŁ500,000, as part […]
Construction begins at Arnish Business Park
One of Scotland’s key renewable energy manufacturing sites in the Outer Hebrides is being further developed to create a leading location for potential developers. Construction […]
Outer Hebrides set for tourism boost as VisitScotland launches its Big April Adventures
VisitScotland has launched its biggest ever nature-focused tourism drive, highlighting the country’s natural environment and designed to get the Scottish population out of their armchairs and […]
Investigation into the distribution of road fuels in the Western Isles
 OFT launch a formal investigation into the distribution of road fuels in the Western Isles of Scotland by GB Oils Limited (‘GB Oils’). The investigation […]
Scotland’s biodiversity vital to our tourism sector
Jamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP and the Scottish Conservative Environment Spokesman argued today that Scotland’s biodiversity is vital for Scotland’s tourism sector. Jamie was […]
Highlands and Islands Press Ball chair awarded Barron Trophy for services to journalism
THE chair of the Highlands and Islands Press Ball Committee – John Ross – has won the Barron Trophy in recognition of organising the prestigious […]
Support for Scottish students in Europe
Financial support will be offered to Scottish students studying at EU universities in 2014/15, Education Secretary Michael Russell said today. This will be the first […]
CONCERN OVER IMPACT OF ROYAL MAIL PRIVATISATION
Western Isles  MP, Angus B MacNeil has expressed serious concern over the impact on the islands of Royal Mail privatisation. The SNP have called upon […]
Sir E Scott School Goes Virtual!
Six became seven, when first year gaelic medium pupils attending Sir E Scott School welcomed a new addition into the fold. As part of a […]
Flame shell reef discovery
A huge colony of an elusive and brightly coloured shellfish species – numbering at least 100 million – has been revealed in coastal waters in […]
UK and Scottish Governments have secured much improved deal for Scottish fishing communities.
Jamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands Conservative MSP and the Scottish Conservative Fisheries Spokesman has said this morning that the outcome of the annual EU Fisheries […]