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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… »
Highlands and Islands Archive
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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RET
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a group of local hauliers and transport businesses came together... -
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestone
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP’s 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in party membership in the islands was a measure of... -
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra will be heard in the Scottish Parliament. The motion... -
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversary
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it’s first anniversary, since attaining full university status on febuary the 1st 2011 the organisation which includes Lewis castle college and it’s... -
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport minister
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport Minister, Keith Brown, and representatives of hauliers and other businesses affected by changes... -
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount scheme
Posted on February 2, 2012 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air Discount Scheme by excluding business, public sector and charities from... -
Progress on sheep identification
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID (electronic identification). Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead, while in Brussels, took... -
Loganair’s 50th Anniversary
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as “Scotland’s Airline”. Chairman Scott Grier was joined by Glasgow Airport managing director Amanda McMillan to... -
Western Isles council leader thanks the public
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the Comhairle’s recent series of budget consultation meetings. Councillor Campbell said: ‘This... -
Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of Conservation
Posted on February 1, 2012 | No CommentsGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of Conservation (pSAC). Labour MSPs have echoed concerns raised by local... -
SHAMED continues campaign against unnecessary Marine Environmental Designations
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsYou may be aware that the Sound of Barra marine Special Area of Conservation (“SAC”) consultation period has ended and that SNH will be compiling a report for the Minister... -
Think FAST and Save a Life in the Western Isles
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsEvery year, approximately 80 residents in the Western Isles will have a stroke; so it’s vitally important that people can recognise the symptoms of a stroke and take prompt action.... -
Western Isles MSP campaigns for fair deal for Island renewables
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today responded to the current Ofgem consultation on the transmission charging regime within the UK. Dr Allan particularly made reference to the unfair manner... -
Allan makes case for fair fuel on day of Stornoway meeting
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsWestern isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today publicly called for Scottish Fuels to explain their “unfathomable” pricing structure for fuel in the Western Isles. Speaking in advance of tonight’s public meeting... -
Scanlon welcomes planned investment in Western Isles roads
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsMary Scanlon, Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands and Party Spokesperson for Tourism, has welcomed a response from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar which indicates that the council intends... -
Allan writes to transport minister over new Stornoway ferry tender
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to Transport Minister, Keith Brown, to ask for information on when a tender will be issued to build a new vessel for... -
Planning the future of Diabetes Services in the Western Isles
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsA Diabetes Conference is to be held next month (February) to help plan how Western Isles Diabetes Services can be developed in the future. Those with an interest in Diabetes Services are... -
Crofting Commission Election attracts good response with 29 candidates
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsThere will be a contest in five of the six constituencies within the Crofting Commission<http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/elections/croftingcommission/>; electoral area. A total of 28 candidates will contest the five constituencies of: * Shetland;... -
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP delivers his road safety campaign group DVD to the Western Isles
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, who set up and leads the Highland & Islands based road safety group NOSDAT (North Of Scotland Driver Awareness team), will visit the... -
3,000 angry Scots respond to CAB survey on rural delivery charges
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsCitizens Advice Scotland have now received over 3,000 messages from Scots who are furious at the unfair delivery charges applied to people in rural areas. The charity’s nation-wide survey closed...