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MG ALBA has welcomed the commitment to Gaelic broadcasting in Scotland published in the White Paper on the BBC Royal Charter… »ALLAN TAKES OATH IN GAELIC
Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has this morning been sworn in as MSP… »
Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2015ScottishGovernment - News - Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2015 Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries… »
Trading Standards Warning for local businessesTrading standards are again reminding local businesses to be aware of charity publishing scams which ask for sponsorship for… »HEBCELT FESTIVAL WILL BE PERFECT GIG FOR REFORMED ASTRID
After 11 years, Willie Campbell and Charlie Clark had much to catch up on. A meeting in Los Angeles last year led to a… »
New fund for activities to broaden pupils’ digital horizons// // // // // A new fund launching this month will support Scotland’s drive to attract more young people into digital… »- Farm funding applications Deadline extended by one monthThe deadline for submitting Single Application Forms (SAF) for farm funding has been extended by one month to… »
CROFTERS’ OUTRAGE AT CROFTING COMMISSION BEHAVIOUR INTENSIFIESCrofters’ outrage at the treatment grazings committees are receiving from the Crofting Commission is escalating as another… »Royal National Mòd 2016, Western Isles- Piping Competitions
With preparations for Mòd 2016, Western Isles well underway, An Comunn Gàidhealach would like to remind any potential senior… »
COMHAIRLE AWARDS CAPITAL GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTSComhairle nan Eilean Siar has announced Grant awards from the sixth-round of its Community Capital Grant Fund (CCGF) to support… »
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![The board of Director in Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd have suspended Managing Director OddGeir Oddsen of Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd from his work. Oddsen strongly refuse that the Board has any justified […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Odd_Geir_Oddsen_1_31712a-115x115.jpg "Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss")
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe board of Director in Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd have suspended Managing Director OddGeir Oddsen of Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd from his work. Oddsen strongly refuse that the Board has any justified […] -
![During 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 […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/lounge400web-115x115.jpg "Gaelic learning week")
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 […] -
![A 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, […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/hebrides-today1-115x115.jpg "Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?")
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, […] -
![With the three main Harris Tweed producers predicting a strong order book for 2010, the Harris Tweed industry has progressed plans to recruit a small number of new weavers into […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Harris-Tweed-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway")
Training of new Harris Tweed weavers set to get underway
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWith the three main Harris Tweed producers predicting a strong order book for 2010, the Harris Tweed industry has progressed plans to recruit a small number of new weavers into […] -
![Western 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. […]](../../../../wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments")
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. […] -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the […] -
NHS Western Isles Launch new language guide
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsA NEW guide launched yesterday (wed 24th feb) to help patients understand the health service … in 17 different languages. The guide is available online and as a DVD and […]Continue Reading...
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![Echoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Clan-Chief-Iain-Roderick-MacNeil-of-Barra-115x115.jpg "Historical echo in clan chief tribute")
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western […] -
EventScotland announces funding for Hebridean Celtic festival
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEventScotland has awarded more than £20K to the Hebridean Celtic Festival, a summer celebration of traditional music, which will take place this year from 14th – 17th July. To mark […] -
The Royal National Mod 2013 to be held in Paisley
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsAn Comunn Gaidhealach, organisers of Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (Royal National Mod), announced at their AGM on Friday 19 February 2010 that the Mòd will be held in Paisley in 2013. This will be […] -
Keep Hebrides wildlife in mind
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe return of sustained freezing temperatures across the Western Isles has prompted Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to ask visitors to the outdoors to be sensitive to the plight of wildlife […] -
Crofters Commission is relocating
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe Crofters Commission is relocating to Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham told Hebrides news Today: “SEARS partners are co-located in 18 locations across […]Continue Reading...
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New chief executive for Stòrlann
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsPrimary school teacher Johanna Marshall has been appointed new chief executive of Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig . Originally from Back, Johanna graduated with a B.Ed with honours from the Northern […]Continue Reading...
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Multi venue book launch for lewis writer
Posted on February 22, 2010 | No CommentsFriday 26th February will see the launch of “Small Expectations” the latest book by Donald S Murray, published by Two Ravens Press. This unique event will be held simultaneously in […]Continue Reading...
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![One of Scotland’s most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/big-blue-Hebrides-News-Today-115x115.jpg "Runrig Join Hall of Fame and Festival Programme for 2010")
Runrig Join Hall of Fame and Festival Programme for 2010
Posted on February 18, 2010 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most renowned Gaelic music artists, Runrig, has been confirmed to play at this year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival. The news comes as the band are listed as one […] -
![The North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Ness-Youth-Group-Hebrides-News-Today-115x115.jpg "Ness Youth Group on Rapal")
Ness Youth Group on Rapal
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe North Lewis Gaelic Initiative has formed a new youth group in Ness, which hopes to work on various upcoming new projects through the medium of Gaelic. The group consists […]Continue Reading...
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BBc Alba backed by scottish government
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe BBC Trust’s review of BBC Alba was debated in the Scottish Parliament today. Following unanimous agreement of the motion (as amended), the Minister for Gaelic Fiona Hyslop said: “Today’s […]Continue Reading...
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Gaelic development in Western Isles communities
Posted on February 11, 2010 | No CommentsThe Gaelic Plan Implementation Committee met today (Thursday 11TH February 2010). Present at the meeting was Calum Iain MacLeod, Development manager at Comunn na Gàidhlig who delivered a presentation on […]Continue Reading...
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Western Isles MSP say’s BBC Alba must be on Freeview
Posted on February 11, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today spoken in a debate in the Scottish Parliament which called on the BBC Trust to make BBC Alba available on Freeview without delay. […]Continue Reading...
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Calmac to run extra summer sailings on arran ferry service
Posted on February 9, 2010 | No CommentsFerry Operator Caledonian MacBrayne, (CalMac) has confirmed it is to run its popular additional sailings between Ardrossan and Brodick during the Summer 2010 season. CalMac has provided extra sailings on […]Continue Reading...