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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… »
Hope for Stornoway Black Pudding PGI by end of yearHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is hopeful that the Stornoway Black Pudding name could be protected by the end… »
NHS Western Isles provides grant for Samaritans premisesA grant of £13,000 from NHS Western Isles has brought the local Samaritans branch to its financial target to purchase new… »
McGrigor challenges Scottish Government on Western Isles UBC job lossesJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands MSP, today raised the impact of the recently announced loss of 90 construction jobs in… »
Highlands &Islands Labour MSP calls for re-think over C-Diff screeningHighlands & Islands Labour MSP David Stewart is to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Nicola Sturgeon, today (17/5/12)… »
NHS Western Isles issues advice on NorovirusAs cases of Norovirus on the mainland have resulted in recent ward closures across Scotland, NHS Western Isles is issuing… »
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP again presses government to reinstate tug in the MinchHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is again pressing the government to reinstate the ETV in the North West with… »
Hebridean Archive
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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... -
Tasty delights from the Hebrides showcased in Lyon
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No Comments“Stornoway black pudding” It’s hoped ‘Oh-la-la’ will be the reaction by French gastronomes to delicacies from the Hebrides, as part of Visit Scotland’s marketing campaign ‘Meet the Scots’, being held... -
Safeguarding Hebrides search and rescue helicopters
Posted on June 17, 2010 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil, has today in Parliament asked the Chief Secretary to the Treasury to ensure that there is no threat to the service provided... -
Crime in the Uists!
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsCustomers of the Uist Mobile Library were pleased and surprised when they were visited by best selling thriller writer Ann Cleeves recently. Ann is best known for her Shetland Quartet... -
Western Isles MSP seeks assurance on advocacy services
Posted on June 14, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan has written to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar asking them for assurances about services for people in the islands who have learning difficulties. Dr Allan has... -
51st Highland Divison and St Valery en Caux remembered
Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments“Uist and in Lewis” Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has today said that we should remember with pride what the soldiers of the Highland 51st division achieved at St Valery... -
HMIe inspection of Western Isles schools
Posted on June 8, 2010 | No CommentsAs part of the inspectorate’s ongoing strategy for evaluating the educational provision of local authorities reports were recently issued on inspections carried out in March 2010 by HMIe on the... -
Ancient sites of the Outer Hebrides in national spotlight
Posted on June 7, 2010 | No CommentsThe plentiful supply of archaeological sites throughout the Outer Hebrides will be in the national spotlight this summer thanks to a new UK-wide marketing drive from VisitScotland, The national tourism... -
HIE supports ambitious plans for Western Isles estate
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsPlans which could make a lasting difference to the economic, social and environmental prospects of the fragile area of north west of Lewis are being supported by Highlands and Islands... -
Protecting Hebrides bumblebees
Posted on May 28, 2010 | No CommentsUnder threat Bumblebees, including those clinging on in the Western Isles will be boosted by the sales of striped socks, which have so far raised £5,000. The money will be... -
More police for Highlands and Islands
Posted on May 27, 2010 | No CommentsNorthern Constabulary is looking to recruit 24 new staff after the number of officers leaving turned out to be higher than it had expected. The force, which is responsible for... -
Promoting nutritional care awareness in the Western Isles
Posted on May 26, 2010 | No Comments“care awareness” An event held to raise awareness of the risk of malnutrition in the local community, promote good practice and most importantly promote understanding of issues around food, fluid and... -
Outer Hebrides tourism urged to grab Thistles ‘Opportunity’
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsVisitScotland’s Islands Manager in the Outer Hebrides is urging the region’s tourism businesses to grab the opportunity to enter the Scottish Thistle Awards this year. MaryAnn MacIver says that the... -
Western Isles fishing conservation
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No Comments“Scottish Fishermen’s Federation” Funding of £243,000 has been awarded to five projects working to enhance the conservation credentials of Scotland’s fishing sector. Marine Scotland has allocated the Scottish Industry/Science Partnership... -
Western Isles MP writes to chancellor
Posted on May 20, 2010 | No Comments“Rural Fuel” Angus MacNeil SNP MP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar has this morning written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne MP after the publication of the coalition... -
Western Isles no fly zone
Posted on May 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe possibility of flight disruption arising from volcanic ash has increased in the last 24 hours following fresh volcanic activity in Iceland and south-westerly winds carrying the ash towards UK...