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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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Climate change body arrives in Scotland to steer peatland restoration
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to honour its manifesto pledge to restore Scotland’s peatlands. The call comes on the first day of a meeting in Edinburgh by scientists... -
Hope for Stornoway’s Peacocks
Posted on January 26, 2012 | No CommentsThe administrators of Peacocks say they’ve received huge interest from potential buyers. KPMG says that within the first two days , it had over 100 conversations with interested parties looking... -
Reformed Common Agricultural Policy must be as flexible as possible.
Posted on January 18, 2012 | No CommentsThe reformed Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must be as flexible as possible so that the specific needs of Scotland’s farmers and crofters are catered for according to Highlands & Islands... -
Road Safety Scotland Wins International Road Safety Award
Posted on December 22, 2011 | No CommentsRoad Safety Scotland (RSS) – the nation’s authority on road safety – has been awarded a Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for Education and Training. Prince Michael International Road... -
2 Islands Half Marathon
Posted on August 17, 2011 | No CommentsLocal and mainland runners are busy getting into training for a new half marathon which is being held for the first time next Saturday (August 27). The ‘2 Islands Half... -
Stornoway Wind Farm announces dates for second Public Exhibition
Posted on March 15, 2011 | No CommentsMembers of the public are being invited to come and view the updated proposals for the Stornoway Wind Farm at a Public Exhibition later this month. Lewis Wind Power and... -
Hebridean beauty spots cleaned up
Posted on December 9, 2010 | No CommentsJohn Muir Trust volunteers clocked up an incredible 5,000 hours of conservation work in wild places across Scotland this year. The Trust, the UK’s leading wild land charity, ran 23 conservation work parties... -
Universal delivery crucial for rural areas says Western Isles MP
Posted on December 8, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore MP, to reiterate to him the importance of keeping the universal mail delivery service... -
Western Isles MSP encourages unpaid carers to claim carers allowance
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has highlighted figures today which show that over 100 unpaid carers in the Western Isles are not claiming the full carer’s allowances they are entitled... -
![Former crofter, Seumas MacDonald, from South Uist, today [Friday] is to travel to Mexico in advance of global UN climate change talks taking place there over the next fortnight. In Mexico...](http://hebridestoday.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Seumas-MacDonald-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "Outer Hebrides to Mexico")
Outer Hebrides to Mexico
Posted on November 26, 2010 | No CommentsFormer crofter, Seumas MacDonald, from South Uist, today [Friday] is to travel to Mexico in advance of global UN climate change talks taking place there over the next fortnight. In Mexico... -
Closure of Hebrides police stations to protect officer numbers
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsA swathe of cuts to police stations across the Highlands and Islands is the steps being considered to safeguard officer numbers. The force wants to maintain its strength of 800... -
Fighting for the future of Hebrides Ferries
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe Shipping union RMT has confirmed details of a schedule of public meetings next week aimed at building support for the campaign to defend the future of Scottish ferries. The... -
Winter Weather Warning
Posted on November 24, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar and Northern Constabulary are urging drivers in the Outer Hebrides to take extra care as cold weather moves into the Highlands andIslands over the next few days.... -
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... -
Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 announce fundraising event
Posted on July 28, 2010 | No CommentsThe local Committee of Mòd nan Eilean Siar 2011 are delighted to announce their latest fundraising event! A 5k event will take place on Saturday the 25thSeptember 2010 in Lews Castle Grounds in... -
St Kilda in full colour in the 1800s
Posted on July 12, 2010 | No CommentsImages from St Kilda opening a window on rural life in Scotland from 125 years ago old are to go on display at Aberdeen University. An Aberdeen audience will enjoy... -
Bright future for the Hebridean energy sector
Posted on July 5, 2010 | No CommentsThe Energy Futures conference in Stornoway reiterated the incredible economic and community potential in the development of a renewable energy sector in theOuter Hebrides. The Conference, which attracted over 80... -
Precious peat bogs of the Hebrides
Posted on June 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe importance of protecting the Western Isles peat bogs was highlighted in a ground breaking new report released today (Friday) The study, written by Richard Lindsay, an international authority on... -
The ‘Lord Nelson’ sails into Stornoway
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsBy Gregg Adams The magnificent tall ship ‘Lord Nelson’ sailed into Stornoway Harbour on Saturday to rendezvous with Western Isles guides who were given a tour of the ship. The... -
Pupils in the Hebrides are money smart
Posted on June 18, 2010 | No CommentsBack School have won an award in the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Personal Finance Education Awards. The school picked up an accolade for the ‘Most Innovative Approach to Personal Financial...