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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… »
Inner Hebrides Archive
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Portree set to welcome its largest cruise liner
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsThis Friday (20 August) Portree will welcome the largest cruise liner ever to call at the port. Holland America Line’s 82,500 gross tons ”Westerdam”, carrying some 1800 passengers, is scheduled to be... -
Local Businesses interested in reaching Nordic countries invited to meet trade experts
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Potentially lucrative trading links” Highlands and Islands businesses with interests as diverse as forestry, manufacturing, marine science, fine foods and textiles are taking advantage of an opportunity to meet with... -
NHS waiting lists
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“We welcome this review of New Ways” Commenting on the Audit Scotland report Managing NHS waiting lists – A review of new arrangements published today, Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said: “We... -
Western Isles salmon producer suspend boss
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe board of Director in Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd have suspended Managing Director OddGeir Oddsen of Lighthouse Caledonia Ltd from his work. Oddsen strongly refuse that the Board has any justified... -
Gaelic learning week
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsDuring Easter Stòras Uibhist are offering a unique opportunity to Gàidhlig learners to spend a ‘Learning Week’ in South Uist and its surrounding communities, enhancing and developing their use of... -
Seeking a major reform of Crown Estate in Scotland
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments“Marine energy development” The Highland Council’s Leader Councillor Michael Foxley underlined the Council’s commitment to major reform of the Crown Estate in Scotland when he gave evidence to the UK Government’s Treasury Sub-Committee, which... -
Calmac spring advertising campaign underway
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsFerry operator Caledonian MacBrayne’s (CalMac) latest TV advertising campaign, which aims to lure visitors to the islands of the West Coast of Scotland, gets underway this week. The message of... -
‘Deer cull should continue’, says Scottish Wildlife Trust
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsThe largest charity organisation dedicated to the protection of Scottish wildlife has called for starving deer to be culled across Scotland. Calling for an extension of the stalking season of... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes backing for winter weather payments
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the backing of Scotland’s Housing Minister, Alex Neil, for the campaign to have winter weather payments calculated by taking wind chill into account.... -
Scottish producers go for gold
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsQuality Meat Scotland (QMS) is ensuring Scottish companies don’t miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QMS has registered on CompeteFor – the... -
Hebrides crofters encouraged to respond to Pack report
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has encouraged crofters in the islands to give their views on a review of support for agriculture in Scotland. Brian Pack has published an interim... -
Western Isles Whisky
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe Western Isles has produced its first legal whisky in more than 170 years. A cask from the Abhainn Dearg (Red River) Distillery in Uig was donated to the local... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western... -
Keep Hebrides wildlife in mind
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe return of sustained freezing temperatures across the Western Isles has prompted Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to ask visitors to the outdoors to be sensitive to the plight of wildlife... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
Action needed to save Highland Airways
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has called on the Secretary of State for Scotland, Jim Murphy MP to intervene to help save Highland Airways. The airline which provides vital links... -
Private Sector Housing
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsNew legislation is being introduced by the Scottish Government on 1 April 2010 which changes the way private home owners will receive assistance from Local Authorities. The Housing (Scotland) Act... -
Sign up to save a life
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No Commentscampaign aiming to increase the number of organ donors in Scotland launched today. Nicola Sturgeon said that three people needlessly die each day waiting for a transplant – and ‘all... -
Consultation on alcohol labelling
Posted on February 15, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Government, along with the other devolved administrations and Department for Health, has today launched a consultation on alcohol labelling. Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon said that if compliance with... -
Funding for Scotland’s fire and rescue service
Posted on February 14, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s fire and rescue services will receive £24.6 million to assist with their capital investment programmes in the next financial year. Community safety Minister Fergus Ewing said the investment will...