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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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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... -
Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of Conservation (pSAC). Labour MSPs have echoed concerns raised by local... -
SHAMED continues campaign against unnecessary Marine Environmental Designations
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsYou may be aware that the Sound of Barra marine Special Area of Conservation (“SAC”) consultation period has ended and that SNH will be compiling a report for the Minister... -
Praise for volunteers who rescued rower
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsA lifeboat crew who rescued a charity rower after his oar had broken have been praised for their professionalism during the long call-out. Volunteers from the RNLI station at Barra... -
SNH respond to Allan’s call to protect Barra airport from SAC designation
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has received a positive response from Scottish Natural Heritage to his letter asking them to consider removing the areas around the airport at Traigh Mhòr... -
Barra airport shortlisted for most stunning global airport approach accolade
Posted on October 18, 2011 | No CommentsBarra airport is delighted to announce its short-listing as one of the world’s most stunning airport approaches by private jet booking network, PrivateFly.com. The panel, which was looking for airport... -
Barra police officers recognised at Bravery awards
Posted on October 8, 2011 | No CommentsFour Northern Constabulary officers have been recognised for their bravery at this week’s national Brave@Heart awards in Edinburgh. PC Blair McMaster (35) and PC Michael Gallie (31) who are both... -
Western Isles MSP officially opens Barra Mod
Posted on September 30, 2011 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, will tonight officially open the first Mod Ionadail Bharraigh is Bhatarsaigh in Castlebay. Dr Allan will also be chairing a number of... -
Western Isles MSP asks marine Scotland to meet with community over sac
Posted on September 26, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today asked Marine Scotland to meet with both the community in Barra and with the fishing community to engage with the community’s concerns about... -
Western Isles MSP comments on Barra mSAC announcements
Posted on August 19, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented on the decision to designate a marine Special Area of Conservation (SAC) near Mingulay and to open a scientific consultation on a similar designation... -
Physiotherapy clients urged to remember to return items of loaned equipment
Posted on August 4, 2011 | No CommentsPhysiotherapy clients who have been loaned small items of equipment in the past are being asked to return the items to Western Isles Hospitaland Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh to ensure that the equipment can continue to be used... -
Macneil invites NHS Western Isles and Comhairle to meeting in Barra
Posted on July 26, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus Macneil is inviting the Chief Executive of NHS Western Isles, Mr Gordon Jamieson and the Chief Executive of Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, Mr Malcolm Burr to... -
Barra Hotel up for sale
Posted on July 24, 2011 | No CommentsIt was one of the stars of the Channel 4 TV series ‘An Island Parish’ and now the Barra Beach Hotel, which overlooks the stunning Tangasdale Beach, has been put... -
Allan meets NHS Western Isles over new St Brendans hospital
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has pressed NHS Western Isles for a timescale on a new hospital in Barra and received an assurance that a “decision in principle” will be... -
Macneil contacts NHS Western Isles regarding no admissions to Barra hospital
Posted on July 18, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has been in contact with NHS Western Isles regarding the situation at St Brendan’s hospital in Barra where there have been no admissions to the... -
River City actor Tony Kearney goes in at the deep end
Posted on July 9, 2011 | No CommentsThe north Atlantic, rolling sea and the brisk business of processing prawns is the latest role for soap actor Tony Kearney (Scott Wallace from River City). Thirty nine year... -
World premiere performance for Barra
Posted on July 4, 2011 | No CommentsThe beautiful Isle of Barra is the setting for the world premiere of a specially commissioned work to celebrate the year of Scotland’s Islands. The concert on Tuesday 12th July... -
Comhairle Supporting a Community Single Turbine Wind Farm on Barra
Posted on June 27, 2011 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar has approved a £50,000 loan to Barra & Vatersay Wind Energy ltd to enable a project for the construction of a single turbine wind farm on the Isle of... -
Praise for Barras castlebay school
Posted on May 31, 2011 | No CommentsHM Inspectorate of Education has published a follow-through report on Castlebay school in Barra which has praised the progress the school has made since its report of 2008. The report... -
Tourist boost for Barra following TV success
Posted on April 18, 2011 | No CommentsThree priests who have participated in a TV factual series about their lives and community on Barra have brought and unexpected tourist boom to the Hebrides. Dubbed ‘the real Father Ted’...