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ALLAN WELCOMES “ENCOURAGING” NEWS FOR ISLAND CHARITIES ON AIR FARESWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today received an “encouraging” response from Transport Minister, Keith Brown MSP,… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH COMHAIRLE AND HIE OVER UIST BUILDERSWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday met with representatives of both the Comhairle and Highlands and Islands… »
Crackdown on Unlicensed Car Sellers in the Western IslesTrading Standards and the Northern Constabulary have announced that they will be enforcing a crackdown on unlicensed car… »
DIAMOND JUBILEE EVENTS IN THE ISLESCommunities throughout the islands will be celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next month with a series of Jubilee… »
North MSPs and UNISON join ranks to try and save civilian Police jobs and quality of service in North and Moray.Highlands & Islands Labour MSPs Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have linked up with a team from UNISON, representing Police… »- ALLAN WELCOMES PROGRESS ON BARRA AIRCRAFT PROCUREMENTWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has welcomed a response he has received from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, which confirms… »
Workers in the Western Isles walk thousands of milesBusinesses throughout the Western Isles have clocked up more than 13,146 miles in a challenge designed to increase the physical… »
New ZEV for Western Isles council FleetA new Nissan Leaf Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) has been purchased by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar for use from its offices… »
Largest ever regional presence for Highlands and Islands at international energy showThe Highlands and Islands of Scotland will once again have the largest regional presence at the All Energy exhibition and… »
HebCelt secures £5,000 music awardThe award-winning Hebridean Celtic Festival’s efforts to provide a stage for up-and-coming musical talent have earned it a… »
Gaelic Archive
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£80,000 for Gaelic development
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsThousands of pounds of new investment is now available to community groups and companies for Gaelic-related developments. This has been announced today (Monday 8th February) by Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG).... -
Learning event for Gaelic-speaking families
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsA family learning event for Gaelic-speaking families will be held at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on the Isle of Skye during the week beginning Monday 5th July 2010. Organised by The... -
Historic handover of Harris crofting estates
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe West Harris Trust will today become the first community group to buy out a Scottish Government owned crofting estate. Environment Minister will tonight witness the ownership transfer of the Borve,... -
Western Isles Credit Union Celebrate
Posted on January 18, 2010 | No CommentsJust 36 months after it first opened its doors, Western Isles Credit Union has loaned more than one million pounds to its members. The Credit Union offers loans from £100 to... -
Western Isles Pupils Shortlisted For Film G Awards
Posted on January 18, 2010 | No CommentsThe shortlist for the 2009 Film G Awards have been announced ahead of this year’s prize giving ceremony which will be held in Eden Court Theatre in Inverness on Friday... -
Review of BBC Alba
Posted on January 18, 2010 | No CommentsBBC Alba is playing an important role in Scotland’s broadcasting landscape and should be available on Freeview, according to the Minister for Gaelic. Responding to the BBC Trust’s consultation on... -
Initiative to get BBC ALBA on Freeview
Posted on January 12, 2010 | No CommentsComunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) has urged all Scots with an interest in the Gaelic language to make their views on BBC ALBA known to the BBC Trust, which is currently... -
Gaelic career opportunities
Posted on December 22, 2009 | No CommentsBòrd na Gàidhlig, the Gaelic development agency, has welcomed confirmation that new career pathways and research opportunities will be created in Gaelic studies through the allocation by the Scottish Funding... -
Highlands and Islands Enterprise announce further Gaelic investment
Posted on December 8, 2009 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) today announced further Gaelic investment ahead of the publication of research showing the significant economic benefits of the language and its culture. The new awards... -
Cash boost for Gaelic development
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsScotland’s new Cabinet Secretary for Education has set out his vision for how Scotland can create a new generation of Gaelic speakers. Delivering the annual ecture at the Gaelic college... -
Success for Stornoway primary school in national Gaelic writing competition
Posted on December 1, 2009 | No CommentsThree pupils from Stornoway Primary School have been placed in first and second place in a national Gaelic writing competition. Freya MacLeod was placed in first place and Andrew Campbell... -
Single Farm Payments inject millions into rural economies
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsRural economies are set for a boost this week as livestock and arable producers will receive their Single Farm Payments. The scheme is the replacement for historic arable and livestock... -
Gaelic tours of Scottish Parliment
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsGaelic speakers can now take a free tour of Holyrood while listening to an audio guide in their preferred language. From today, Gaelic speakers who participate in guided tours will be... -
Should Gaelic channel be on Freeview?
Posted on November 28, 2009 | No CommentsBy Annie Smith The public are being asked to contributed to an online survey about the value of Gaelic channel BBC Alba and whether the channel should be made available... -
Planning for St Kilda’s future
Posted on November 23, 2009 | No CommentsConservation charity the National Trust for Scotland is looking to all those with an interest in St Kilda to get involved in planning for its future. The charity, which owns... -
HIE grants Arnish lease for new salmon processing plant
Posted on November 18, 2009 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has approved a new 25-year lease at Arnish Point, Stornoway, paving the way for a new state-of-the-art salmon processing plant and the creation of up... -
MP writes to Minister over Filipino fishing crew members
Posted on November 17, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil is to write to Home Office Minister Phil Woolas in regards to Scottish fishermen employing Filipino crew members. The MP said: “After strong representations from... -
New Chief Exec to lead Gaelic development agency
Posted on November 17, 2009 | No CommentsDonald MacNeill of Inverness, currently Highland Council’s Gaelic Development Manager, is to be the new Ceannard or Chief Executive of Gaelic development agency Comunn na Gaidhlig (CnaG). Mr MacNeill will... -
Tories threaten gaelic tv
Posted on November 17, 2009 | No CommentsThe SNP today challenged the Tories to explain reports they plan to scrap BBC Alba the Gaelic television channel. The call for clarification by Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan follows reports... -
Gaelic football team to appear at ALBA cup final
Posted on November 17, 2009 | No CommentsCOMUNN na Gàidhlig announced this week that the football team from Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu, Winners of Cuach na Cloinne 2009 – the CnaG National Gaelic Schools Football tournament – is...