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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 SNP candidate campaigns for new Barra hospital
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsSNP candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has used a campaigning trip to Barra today to call for a new hospital building for the island, saying that the... -
Barra’s cafe Kisimul in final of Newby Teas Tiffin cup
Posted on November 8, 2010 | No CommentsCafe Kisimul which is located at Castlebay in Barra has been chosen to represent Scotland, as one of the 10 national finalists in the prestigious Tiffin Cup competition. The Grand... -
Barra lifeboat called into action twice
Posted on November 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe lifeboat stationed on the Isle of Barra was called into action twice in two days to help a 72ft fishing trawler from Ireland. On November 1 the crew of... -
Tour of the Western Isles for Education Secretary
Posted on August 26, 2010 | No CommentsBarra is the first stop for Education Secretary Michael Russell next week as he tours a number of establishments in the Hebrides to see the ‘Curriculum for Excellence’ in action.... -
Two officers on Barra receive commendations for bravery
Posted on August 20, 2010 | No CommentsTwo police officers on the island of Barra have received commendations for their professionalism and bravery shown during a firearms incident in Barra in December 2009. PCs Michael Gallie and Blair McMaster were presented... -
“Whisky Galore” bottle fetches £4,200
Posted on August 19, 2010 | No CommentsThe SS Politician wrecked in 1941 off the island of Eriskay is famous for its cargo of whisky which inspired the Ealing comedy ‘Whisky Galore’. “Amber nectar” Now now one... -
Allan takes up Barra ferry problem with calmac
Posted on August 2, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has written to Calmac urgently to raise the repeated failures of service on the Oban to Barra route. This comes after the MV Clansman... -
Barra’s ferry breaks down again
Posted on August 1, 2010 | No CommentsTransport links from Barra have been hit once more following the discovery of further mechanical problems on board the Clansman ferry. The ferry had only returned to service this weekend... -
MV Clansman returns to service
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsFerry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has issued the following update on the work being carried out to repair the MV Clansman, which suffered a major technical fault on June 17, 2010.... -
Calmac to provide additional capacity for Tiree and Barra festivals
Posted on July 21, 2010 | No CommentsFerry operator Caledonian MacBrayne is to redeploy vessels and amend timetables to provide additional capacity on services to Tiree and Barra. The changes, which will apply on July 24-25 for... -
Update on MV Clansman breakdown
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsPhil Preston, Managing Director of Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) said: “The specialised service engineers provided by engine manufacturer MAK to undertake the repairs to MV Clansman’s crankshaft, have encountered a problem... -
Western Isles MSP meets with calmac over ongoing ferry problems
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has met with the Managing Director of Calmac, Phil Preston, to discuss the ongoing ferry problems following the major breakdown affecting MV Clansman. “I... -
Macneil urges Cal-Mac to put options on table for Uist and Barra
Posted on July 6, 2010 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil has called on Caledonian MacBrayne to present options available in an effort to ease the backlog of ferry traffic in Uist and... -
Western Isles MSP discusses Barra marine designation
Posted on June 29, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, met today (Tuesday) with the company assessing the impact of any Marine SAC designation on the economy of Barra. Dr Allan met with Iain Mowat, the... -
Youngster try their hand at radio presenting during Feis Barra
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsLucky teenagers will get a chance to put out daily live radio programmes this summer when Siar Media Group joins forces with Fèis Bharraigh for a week-long youth tuition festival... -
HIE focus on Uists and Barra development
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise is to create a new senior development post for the Uists and Barra. The initiative will provide a dedicated focus to strengthen and diversify the communities’... -
Western Isles MP calls for a Fuel Duty Derogation
Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments“Rural areas” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has today called on the new Conservative/ Lib Dem Government to introduce a Fuel Duty Derogation for rural areas something that Scottish Lib... -
Western Isles schools and nurseries benefit from innovative projects
Posted on March 8, 2010 | No Comments“Visual art and technology” Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Cultural Co-ordinator Service have recently been involved in some innovative projects within schools and nurseries throughout the Western Isles. The Beathaichean Beaga... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show... -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Potentially lucrative trading links” Highlands and Islands businesses with interests as diverse as forestry, manufacturing, marine science, fine foods and textiles are taking advantage of an opportunity to meet with...