ALLAN SPEAKS IN FISHING DEBATE
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan last night participated in a Scottish Parliament debate on the future of the fishing industry and the […]
Western Isles
WESTERN ISLES SCHOOLS WELL REPRESENTED AT FILM AWARDS 2017
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Education and Children’s Services Department is delighted to announce that pupils from The Nicolson Institute, Castlebay School, Sgoil Lionacleit and Sir […]
LGBT History Month at An Lanntair, Stornoway
An Lanntair is proud to participate in LGBT History Month this February: an annual national opportunity to acknowledge, discuss, promote and celebrate the history of […]
LOCHBOISDALE-MALLAIG SERVICE SUSPENDED FOR SHIP REPAIRS
Ferry passengers intending to travel between Lochboisdale and Mallaig next week (w/c January 23) are being advised that the service is being suspended for a […]
Employers in the Outer Hebrides urged to hire apprentices
More employers hiring apprentices is vital to the local economy according to the business-led group set up to develop the young workforce in the region. […]
Crofting Federation calls on women and youth to stand for election
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) is appealing to crofters, especially women and young crofters, to stand as candidates for the Crofting Commissioner elections. “It […]
Local Development Plan Consultation Underway
The Outer Hebrides Proposed Local Development Plan (LDP) has now been published and the wider community is invited to comment on it. The Proposed […]
Consultation on Crown Estate Proposals
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is encouraging the public to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Crown Estate proposals which ends on 29 March 2017. […]
MG ALBA appointment boosts creative team
MG ALBA has appointed Bill Macleod, the highly-respected and multi, award-winning television professional, as commissioning editor, a move which marks significant investment in the creative […]
MP stands up for island renewables in last ditch attempt to secure support from UK Government
Isles SNP MP Angus MacNeil will make a last ditch attempt to convince the UK Government to offer support to island renewable projects when he […]
A DECADE OF COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP
Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn celebrated ten years of community ownership of Galson Estate on Thursday, 12th January 2017. A programme of various events for the community […]
MSP angered by latest response on HIE
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has said she is both astonished and angered by the response she has received from the Scottish Government […]
WESTERN ISLES DEVELOPMENT TRUST
The Western Isles Development Trust (WIDT) has agreed to work in partnership with Community Energy Scotland (CES) over a 2 year period to help community […]
JOBS BOOST FOR ISLES AS TOURISM BOOMS
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed new figures which show the number of people working in tourism in the Western Isles […]
CALMAC WARN OF WEATHER DISRUPTIONS
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) is warning anyone planning to travel by ferry tomorrow and into Thursday that strong winds are forecast in many parts […]
ALLAN ENCOURAGES ISLAND CROFTERS TO STAND IN COMMISSION ELECTIONS
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP Alasdair Allan is encouraging crofters in the Islands to stand for election to the Crofting Commission. The Commission […]
DAVID WINS LIFETIME MERIT AWARD FOR JOURNALISM IN HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
David Ross, The Herald’s long-serving Highland correspondent, is to receive this year’s Barron Trophy, which recognises lifetime achievement in journalism in the Highlands and Islands. […]
Comhairle Invests Capital Funding in Sporting Equipment
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has invested £340k of capital funding to install new gym equipment at all four centres throughout the Western Isles. The gym […]
CALMAC UNVEIL SUMMER TIMETABLES FOR 2017
Ferry operator CalMac Ferries Ltd has announced that its Summer 2017 timetable will be online and available for booking from 12 noon tomorrow ( Jan […]
MSP comments on festive drink drive figures
Highlands and Islands (including Moray) MSP and road safety campaigner, David Stewart, commenting on the latest festive drink drive figures released by Police Scotland said […]