Gaelic to the fore as international cultural cargo prepares for departure
As the cultural ‘ship’ Tosta prepares to set sail as part of the celebrations for Donostia 2016 – European Capital of Culture, preparations for the […]
Lewis News
COMMUNITY COUNCIL ELECTION 2015
SECOND ROUND OF NOMINATIONS A further round of nominations is being held for those Community Councils which failed to achieve the minimum number of […]
Boeing 747 test flight enjoys stunning views of Hebrides
A mystery Boeing 747 which appeared to be circling Na h-Eileanan an Iar yesterday was a test flight from Hamburg Airport, Germany. Isles MP Angus […]
ALLAN MEETS WITH CITILINK OVER ULLAPOOL FERRY COMPLAINTS
SNP MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with Citylink’s Operations Director, David Frenz, at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to discuss […]
AN TAOBH SIAR AGUS NIS BY ELECTION
The By Election to elect a member to serve the ward of An Taobh Siar agus Nis will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2015. […]
PARLIAMENT MARKS COMMUNITY ENERGY FORTNIGHT 2015
Community projects across the Highlands & Islands were highlighted in the Scottish Parliament during a Members’ Business Debate on Community Energy Fortnight 2015 last night. […]
Former Councillor Passes Away
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is today flying the flag at half-mast in respect of former councillor, Marie A. MacMillan OBE JP, who has passed away […]
ISSUE OF POLL CARDS
Following the close of nominations the following candidates are standing in the by-election to elect a member to serve the An Taobh Siar agus Nis […]
Levels of Shellfish Toxin back to safe levels
Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of the Food Standards Agency has identified that the previously high levels of shellfish toxins identified in Loch Roag […]
Electricty charges
Commenting on the possibility of increased charges for electricity users in the Islands and the north of Scotland, the Chair of the Western isles Poverty […]
CONCERNS OVER COSTS ARISING FROM NEW POLICIES
Representatives of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar today attended a consultation meeting undertaken by Scottish and Southern Energy Power Distribution (SSEPD) into “Submarine Electricity Cables” where […]
PLANS WELL UNDERWAY FOR THE 2015 NATIONAL GAELIC SCHOOLS’ DEBATE
The announcement of the preliminary rounds of the National Gaelic Schools Debate competition, formerly known as the BT Scotland Gaelic Schools’ Debate, has been made […]
North MSP calls again for national pricing for electricity
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is again calling on government to introduce a national pricing strategy for electricity charging. The MSP has already […]
North MSP cautions over fall in reported crime
Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP, David Stewart, has welcomed the further reduction in reported crime, but warns that people should not be fooled by a […]
Whipping up some great sounds at HebCelt Friday
The wind whipped up a kaleidoscope of music at the Hebridean Celtic Festival on Friday evening. Starting off a packed programme of entertainment was the […]
Revival of shinty in Lewis and Harris marked during festival week
A double celebration is being held this week as both the Hebridean Celtic Festival and shinty in Lewis and Harris reach 20th anniversary milestones. It […]
MSP welcomes health board’s community storm action
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP and Shadow Minister for Health Inequalities, Rhoda Grant, has welcomed proactive action being taken by NHS Western Isles to mitigate […]
Stornoway receives £ 138,000 funding boost for cultural activity
A TOTAL of £138,000 has been awarded to Proiseact Nan Ealan and Hebridean Celtic Festival through Creative Scotland’s Open Project Fund. Proiseact Nan Ealan has […]
ALLAN WELCOMES AIR DISCOUNT SCHEME EXTENSION
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed an announcement by the Minister for Transport and Islands which confirms that the Air Discount […]
MORRISON URGES ISLANDERS TO SUPPORT ISLES TOURISM INDUSTRY
Islands Parliamentary candidate Alasdair Morrison has urged islanders to complete the short survey indicating which days the ferry, the Isle of Lewis, should provide additional […]