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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… »
Benbecula Archive
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Locals invited to SNH reception in Benbecula
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsLocal people are being invited along to an informal evening reception by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in the Dark Island Hotel, Benbecula, from 7-9pm on Thursday 9 February. SNH is... -
Fatal Fire Benbecula.
Posted on September 19, 2011 | No CommentsAt 09.18 this morning (19th September, 2011) the Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service received a call from Northern Constabulary, to a building... -
Benbecula music students top the bill for Hebridean St Patrick’s night celebration
Posted on March 27, 2011 | No CommentsA concert to celebrate St Patrick’s Day (March 17th) was recently held at Grogarry Lodge in Uist and amongst the entertainment was a set from the music students of Lews... -
Children will pay less on Western Isles flights
Posted on August 12, 2010 | No CommentsYOUNG fliers in the Western Isles are set to save their parents money following following Flybe franchise carrier Loganair’s slashing of the cost of its children’s tickets. From today (Thursday,... -
MSP questions security measures at Stornoway airport
Posted on August 2, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has raised concerns about intrusive personal searches being carried out by security officers at Stornoway and Benbecula. She has written to Highlands and... -
Russell Takes New Curriculum to Benbecula
Posted on July 23, 2010 | No CommentsParents will get a chance to put their questions about the new Curriculum for Excellence directly to Education Secretary Michael Russell this summer. A series of public events will be... -
Gold stars for Borve Guest House
Posted on July 20, 2010 | No CommentsBenbecula business, Borve Guest House in Torlum, is the latest Hebridean business to come out shining, receiving a four star gold award under VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance scheme which recognises exceptional... -
Presiding officer starts summer programme in Benbecula
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Presiding Officer,Alex Ferguson MSP , is launching his 2010 Summer engagement programme in Benbecula. He is holding a reception for the Parliament’s updated travelling exhibition ‘Moving Stories’ at... -
Benbecula running track officially opened
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No CommentsOn Saturday the 12th June 2010 the Running Track at Liniclate, Isle of Benbecula, will be officially opened by Beth MacLeod, who represented Scotland on 68 occassions in rugby union and Mairi Levack,... -
Hebrides airport passenger figures down
Posted on May 14, 2010 | No CommentsPassenger figures at Stornoway and Benbecula have dropped by almost a third as a result of the Iclandic volcanic ash cloud . Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd has released its... -
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... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“We welcome this review of New Ways” Commenting on the Audit Scotland report Managing NHS waiting lists – A review of new arrangements published today, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “We... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of... -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments“Marine energy development” The Highland Council’s Leader Councillor Michael Foxley underlined the Council’s commitment to major reform of the Crown Estate in Scotland when he gave evidence to the UK Government’s Treasury Sub-Committee, which... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA research project is set to get underway to assess the impact and benefits of bilingual signage at Scotland’s ski centres. The Gaelic and English signs, at the Lecht, Glenshee,... -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsUsers of Lewis Sports Centre are planning to challenge Western Isles Councils Sunday policy through a Judicial Review. The move follows the recent refusal of a legal aid application which... -
‘Deer cull should continue’, says Scottish Wildlife Trust
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe largest charity organisation dedicated to the protection of Scottish wildlife has called for starving deer to be culled across Scotland. Calling for an extension of the stalking season of... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account.... -
Scottish producers go for gold
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsQuality Meat Scotland (QMS) is ensuring Scottish companies don’t miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QMS has registered on CompeteFor – the...