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Welcome for productive ferries meetingFollowing a meeting between representatives of communities on the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree with Transport Minister Keith… »
Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schoolsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and… »
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitorsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to… »
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five… »
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charityPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during… »
Trading Standards Warn of Computer ScamTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from… »
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plansThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the… »
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish governmentWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government… »
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominationsThere has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG… »
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stationsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer,… »
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Welcome for productive ferries meeting
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsFollowing a meeting between representatives of communities on the Western Isles, Coll and Tiree with Transport Minister Keith Brown, SNP MSP Alasdair Allan and MP Angus MacNeil said the meeting had been “productive”... -
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitors
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to spend more time and money in the Outer Hebrides. The... -
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsHI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five year history. Membership now stands at over... -
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charity
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during the school day for children in developing countries. This... -
Trading Standards Warn of Computer Scam
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from Microsoft, or other Computer firms, who are attempting to gain... -
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plans
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the next five years. The Scottish based and operated... -
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish government
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government stating they will accede to Mr MacNeil’s request to allow vans up... -
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... -
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stations
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Mr Trevor Johnson, regarding ongoing reports that the service will... -
Have your say about Lewis and Harris auction mart
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsAfter a very busy sale season in 2011, Lewis and Harris Auction Mart in Stornoway is, for the first time, conducting a survey of the sheep and cattle producers from... -
Allan to restate opposition to Barra Sac in parliamentry deabate
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, will be taking part in the Members Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday about the Marine SAC designations in Barra. Alasdair Allan commented: “Wednesday’s... -
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... -
Western Isles MP contacts health board on behalf of MS patients
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil, has today contacted NHS Western Isles regarding the appointment of a dedicated MS Nurse for the Western Isles. Angus MacNeil commented: “There has been... -
Western Isles MSP calls for action to halt ferry fare increases
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed confirmation from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, that small commercial vehicles up to 6 metres in length will be eligible for RET fares from... -
Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RET
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a group of local hauliers and transport businesses came together... -
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestone
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP’s 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in party membership in the islands was a measure of... -
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra will be heard in the Scottish Parliament. The motion... -
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversary
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it’s first anniversary, since attaining full university status on febuary the 1st 2011 the organisation which includes Lewis castle college and it’s... -
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport minister
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport Minister, Keith Brown, and representatives of hauliers and other businesses affected by changes... -
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount scheme
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air Discount Scheme by excluding business, public sector and charities from...