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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
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Western Isles MSP campaigns for fair deal for Island renewables
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today responded to the current Ofgem consultation on the transmission charging regime within the UK. Dr Allan particularly made reference to the unfair manner... -
Allan makes case for fair fuel on day of Stornoway meeting
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWestern isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today publicly called for Scottish Fuels to explain their “unfathomable” pricing structure for fuel in the Western Isles. Speaking in advance of tonight’s public meeting... -
Climate change body arrives in Scotland to steer peatland restoration
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to honour its manifesto pledge to restore Scotland’s peatlands. The call comes on the first day of a meeting in Edinburgh by scientists... -
Macneil contacts vodaphone and 02 following signal failure in Outer Hebrides
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has contacted mobile operators Vodafone and O2 following complaints from constituents in the Outer Hebrides. There have been a number of... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes marine harvest go ahead for new salmon farm sites
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the confirmation from Marine Harvest that it will go-ahead with two new salmon farms for the Western Isles. The sites at Stulaigh, near... -
Scotland’s farmers and crofters urged to sign up for free farmland bird survey
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland is inviting farmers and crofters across the country to learn more about what birds are on their land, courtesy of a free, confidential, no-string attached survey. For the... -
Deadline looms for Crofting Commission elections
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsEligible candidates are reminded that the deadline for returning nomination papers to seek election to the new Crofting Commission is 4 pm on Thursday 26 January. Six people will be... -
Headliners for Hebridean Celtic Festival
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsThe Proclaimers, The Waterboys, and Kassidy are to headline the award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival this year. The Proclaimers will be launching their new album ‘Like Comedy’ in May this... -
Cautious welcome to news of Western Isles fuel enquiry
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsCallum Ian Macmillan of the Action Now On Fuel Prices For Islanders campaign group has urged caution on the announcement of a “wide-ranging” Office of Fair Trading inquiry into wholesale... -
Reformed Common Agricultural Policy must be as flexible as possible.
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be as flexible as possible so that the specific needs of Scotland’s farmers and crofters are catered for according to Highlands & Islands... -
Western Isles Trading Standards Warning Over New Scam
Posted on January 17, 2012 | No CommentsTrading Standards officers in the Western Isles are warning consumers to beware of a new scam designed to con people out of £50. Consumers are cold called (contacted by someone... -
Arnish to be Part of Renewable Energy North Area
Posted on January 17, 2012 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed the announcement that Arnish it to be part of the new Renewable Energy North Area announced today as one of four new enterprise areas... -
Western Isles MP calls for suspension of removing RET from hauliers
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsCommenting on today’s meeting with island hauliers and representatives of the Scottish Government’s Ferries Division Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil said: “Scottish Government officials should suspend any... -
Ghostly birds from the Arctic flock to Hebrides
Posted on January 12, 2012 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland is reporting a major influx of Iceland and glaucous gulls to the west coast of Scotland. Over 100 birds have been recorded in Argyll alone with many more... -
Police investigate South Uist death
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsPOLICE are currently investigating the death of a male pedestrian in South Uist and appeal to the public for help. Officers received a call at around 9.50am today (Tuesday, January... -
Western Isles MSP challenges treasury over “TAX ON FUEL POVERTY”
Posted on January 6, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Chancellor to request that the UK Government do more to tackle fuel poverty, as it emerges that the UK Government... -
Crofting elections given green light
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsProposals to provide an election process for Scotland’s Crofting Commission have been passed today by the Scottish Parliament. For the first time, six people will be democratically elected by Scotland’s... -
Western Isles MP comments on Scottish ferry draft plan for consultation
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsCommenting today on the draft ferry review published by the Scottish Government SNP MP for Na H-Eileanan an Iar Angus MacNeil said: “The ferries review is an avenue for us... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes progress on Calmac five metre rule
Posted on December 21, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed indications that the Scottish Government may extend the current “five metre rule” for commercial vehicles on Calmac to cover vans up to... -
Isles kick of independance debate
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No CommentsThe SNP youth wing, Young Scots for Independence, tonight (Monday) kicked off its independence tour in Stornoway by holding a public meeting in the town’s Bridge Community Centre. The public...