Crofting Federation cheered by number of candidates for commission elections
The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) welcomed the high number of nominations for the Crofting Commission elections citing it as a very positive sign for crofting. […]
Highlands and Islands
UK Coastguard goes ‘live’ with new long range contact numbers today
Today (Wednesday 1 February) UK Coastguard goes ‘live’ with its new telephone numbers for international and long range communications. They do not replace the standard […]
Young crofters struggle to get started due to land prices and lack of finance
The Scottish Crofting Federation Young Crofters say that the lack of access to land and finance affect them too, in the wake of the Royal […]
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Active and Sustainable Travel Survey
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is currently carrying out a survey as part of the Paths For All funded “Smarter Travel” initiative. The initiative aims to: […]
MSP appeals again to government on Contract for Difference
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has responded to the government’s public consultation on treatment of non-mainland GB onshore wind projects. Elected representatives […]
MP and MSP urge UK Government to ‘listen to the islands’ on renewable energy
The UK Government has a chance to make a real difference to island communities if they listen to the views expressed in the consultation on […]
Former Marine Scotland seafarer speaks out about pay and conditions
A former first officer for Marine Scotland says its staff are disheartened and morale is low due to their continuing fight for fair pay. Richard […]
Aiding parents with kids in Gaelic Medium
A MOTION has been tabled in the Scottish Parliament to congratulate the popular Gaelic4Parents website on its 10th anniversary. Launched at the Royal National Mod […]
MSP to meet with Citylink over bus ferry connections
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, is to meet with Citylink bosses to discuss the ongoing problems with travel connections to and from the […]
Nominations for Crofting Commission
Due to the large number of nominations which were received just before the deadline and the need to check, at a Scottish Government level, all […]
Crofting Commission appointment
Scottish Ministers appoint Bill Barron as Chief Executive. Bill Barron has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Crofting Commission by Rural Economy Secretary […]
Service Disruption: Western Isles Hospital Emergency Department
Please note that due to essential maintenance, from 31st January 2017 access to the Emergency Department at Western Isles Hospital will only be available via […]
Local Childsmile kids are top of the class
There are plenty of people in the Western Isles old enough to remember when every trip to the dentist always seemed to end up with […]
Warning about Local Banking Phone Scam
Trading Standards Officers and the Police are warning consumers to be aware of a banking phone scam which is currently operating in the Western Isles. […]
ALLAN WELCOMES EXTRA FLIGHTS FOR BARRA
Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has warmly welcomed the announcement that there will be 17 additional round trip flights on the Barra […]
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding crofters that the deadline to stand as candidates in the upcoming Crofting Commission elections is today
Nomination forms and other documents relating to the election can be downloaded from www.cne-siar.gov.uk/electionoffice/croftingelection; obtained on request, by e- mail to [email protected]; or from the […]
Humpback whale footage captured by Stornoway Coastguard helicopter during training
As luck would have it our UK Coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Stornoway was out training in the area and managed to spot […]
Affinity and Kindred Exhibition opening at An Lanntair
An Lanntair are proud to exhibit this unique and diverse collection of photographs made in Norfolk and the Outer Hebrides created between 2012 and 2015 […]
MSP welcomes step forward on South Ford Causeway
Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, is welcoming the news that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) is, this week, going out to tender for […]
MPs to fight security cuts at Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown airports
Na h-Eileanan an Iar MP Angus MacNeil and Argyll and Bute MP Brendan O’Hara yesterday participated in a telephone conference with Inglis Lyon, Managing Director […]