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Commission Is Invited to Meet With Crofting JCCComhairle nan Eilean Siar is to invite the Crofting Commission to a meeting of the Crofting JCC to discuss the wider… »
Isle of Harris Rural Manifesto EventTake part in one of our Rural Manifesto 2016 events and fill in the blank pages together with all of rural Scotland! The… »- CALL FOR INQUIRY INTO CROFTING COMMISSIONANOTHER CROFTING VILLAGE CALLS FOR INQUIRY INTO COMMISSION AFTER RULINGS WHICH THREATEN ‘ENTIRE SYSTEM OF CROFTING… »
CalMac goes Gaelic with social mediaStaff at CalMac's customer operations centre are on a crash learning course to reach out to more Gaelic speakers through social… »
ALLAN MEETS WITH GRAZINGS COMMITTEES OVER CONCERNSSNP candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, met on Friday with members of Upper Coll Common Grazings Committee to… »
Founding ministers of Hebrides Salvation Army return to celebrate church’s 30th birthdayThe first officers of The Salvation Army in the Hebrides are returning to lead celebrations to mark 30 years of worship and… »The Scottish Salmon Company named Exporter of the Year
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been named Exporter of the Year at the Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards. The… »
Double success for Gaelic radio at media awardsBBC Radio nan Gàidheal has been celebrating a double success after winning two awards at the Celtic Media Festival 2016 which… »- Grant astonished at Allan’s hypocracy over ADSScottish Labour’s candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Rhoda Grant, has said she is astonished to hear her SNP opponent,… »
SHEPD invites island communities to make plans to weather the stormsScottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) is offering support to communities across the Western Isles to draw up… »
Islanders Archive
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![Highlands, Islands and Moray (Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant has said she is delighted with the positive response to the launch of her anti bullying site Tobie two days ago. […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Rhoda-Grant-MSP-Hebrides-To-115x115.jpg "Highland MSP delighted with the response to anti bullying web site launched two days ago")
Highland MSP delighted with the response to anti bullying web site launched two days ago
Posted on December 17, 2014 | No CommentsHighlands, Islands and Moray (Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant has said she is delighted with the positive response to the launch of her anti bullying site Tobie two days ago. […]Continue Reading...
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![Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of the Food Standards Agency has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in Seilebost and Northton Sands in Harris. Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2011/01/council-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "High Levels of Shellfish Toxin")
High Levels of Shellfish Toxin
Posted on September 26, 2014 | No CommentsMonitoring work undertaken on behalf of the Food Standards Agency has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in Seilebost and Northton Sands in Harris. Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels […]Continue Reading...
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Brahan Seer Event – at Stornoway
Posted on September 3, 2014 | No CommentsBrahan Seer Event – at Stornoway (Tuesday 16 September) and Tarbert (Wednesday 17th September) LibrariesContinue Reading...
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![Western Isles MP, Angus MacNeil is again calling on the UK government’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey MP to look again at the strike price […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Angus-MacNeil-MP-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "UK GOVERNMENT DRIVING INTERCONNECTOR UNCERTAINTY")
UK GOVERNMENT DRIVING INTERCONNECTOR UNCERTAINTY
Posted on December 19, 2013 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP, Angus MacNeil is again calling on the UK government’s Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey MP to look again at the strike price […] -
![Following a statement by the Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, yesterday Mike Mackenzie Highlands and Islands MSP, asked if he agreed that the decision amounted to a Political Heist by […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013/11/photo-Mike-MacKenzie-MSP-Hebrides-Today-115x115.gif "UK Government’s CAP decision amounts to a “political heist” that will hit Highlands and Islands hardest")
UK Government’s CAP decision amounts to a “political heist” that will hit Highlands and Islands hardest
Posted on November 13, 2013 | No CommentsFollowing a statement by the Rural Affairs Secretary, Richard Lochhead, yesterday Mike Mackenzie Highlands and Islands MSP, asked if he agreed that the decision amounted to a Political Heist by […]Continue Reading...
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![David Stewart MSP has welcomed official figures showing that the incidence of smoking amongst S4 pupils and S2/S4 boys in the Western Isles is the lowest in Scotland. Furthermore, […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2011/01/David-Stewart-MSP-Hebrides--115x115.jpg "Welcome for lowest Scottish school pupils smoking statistics in Western Isles")
Welcome for lowest Scottish school pupils smoking statistics in Western Isles
Posted on August 8, 2013 | No CommentsDavid Stewart MSP has welcomed official figures showing that the incidence of smoking amongst S4 pupils and S2/S4 boys in the Western Isles is the lowest in Scotland. Furthermore, […]Continue Reading...
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![Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed four construction firms to its new prime contractor framework to deliver the majority of its building projects across the region. In the agreement […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/09/HIE-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Highlands and Islands Enterprise awards Property Framework Contract")
Highlands and Islands Enterprise awards Property Framework Contract
Posted on June 10, 2013 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed four construction firms to its new prime contractor framework to deliver the majority of its building projects across the region. In the agreement […]Continue Reading...
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![Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, called on the First Minister to reimburse Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) for the lost savings and legal fees expended in pursuing the […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/02/Labour-MSP-Rhoda-Grant-Hebrides-news-Todat-115x115.jpg "MSP calls for schools money to be reimbursed")
MSP calls for schools money to be reimbursed
Posted on June 6, 2013 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, called on the First Minister to reimburse Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (CnES) for the lost savings and legal fees expended in pursuing the […]Continue Reading...
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![Scottish families will save costs equivalent to around £700 per child, in funded early learning and childcare under proposals by the Scottish Government. Under the Children and Young People (Scotland) […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Families-Hebrides-Today.jpg "Families to benefit from more childcare")
Families to benefit from more childcare
Posted on May 2, 2013 | No CommentsScottish families will save costs equivalent to around £700 per child, in funded early learning and childcare under proposals by the Scottish Government. Under the Children and Young People (Scotland) […]Continue Reading...
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![“The screening process is a minor, slightly distasteful inconvenience, but it could save your life. The reason my treatment was successful was because my tumour was caught early.” This […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013/04/tom-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Bowel screening saves lives stresses Western Isles cancer survivour")
Bowel screening saves lives stresses Western Isles cancer survivour
Posted on April 23, 2013 | No Comments“The screening process is a minor, slightly distasteful inconvenience, but it could save your life. The reason my treatment was successful was because my tumour was caught early.” This […]Continue Reading...
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![The Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has responded to comments from Western Isles MP Angus Macneil and Alasdair Allan MSP and Scottish Government Minister over the Barra/Benbecula air service. […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Angus-Campbell-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "MP and MSP Should Stand ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ With Comhairle For Western Isles")
MP and MSP Should Stand ‘Shoulder to Shoulder’ With Comhairle For Western Isles
Posted on February 15, 2013 | No CommentsThe Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has responded to comments from Western Isles MP Angus Macneil and Alasdair Allan MSP and Scottish Government Minister over the Barra/Benbecula air service. […] -
![A series of radio skills courses are to be run at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig where people will be given the chance to learn how to create, produce and record their […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2009/09/coll-115x115.jpg "Produce and broadcast your own radio show at SMO")
Produce and broadcast your own radio show at SMO
Posted on January 23, 2013 | No CommentsA series of radio skills courses are to be run at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig where people will be given the chance to learn how to create, produce and record their […]Continue Reading...
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![The head of BBC ALBA is to give a free talk on the use of Gaelic in the media as part of the Celtic Connections festival. Margaret Mary Murray, head of […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Margaret_Mary_Murray-hebrid-115x115.jpg "BBC ALBA head to give free talk")
BBC ALBA head to give free talk
Posted on January 18, 2013 | No CommentsThe head of BBC ALBA is to give a free talk on the use of Gaelic in the media as part of the Celtic Connections festival. Margaret Mary Murray, head of […]Continue Reading...
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![The Scottish Crofting Federation is urging the Scottish Government to turn down the proposal that the Sound of Barra should become a marine Special Area of Conservation. The SCF is […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2012/03/croft-hebrides-Today-115x92.jpg "CROFTERS URGE REJECTION OF SOUND OF BARRA MARINE DESIGNATION")
CROFTERS URGE REJECTION OF SOUND OF BARRA MARINE DESIGNATION
Posted on January 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting Federation is urging the Scottish Government to turn down the proposal that the Sound of Barra should become a marine Special Area of Conservation. The SCF is […]Continue Reading...
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![SCOTS and their descendents around the world celebrate their heritage on November 30. However, for many in Scotland that day passes without much note, here people go to work as […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2009/11/St-Andrews-cross-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "Marking St Andrews day")
Marking St Andrews day
Posted on November 28, 2012 | No CommentsSCOTS and their descendents around the world celebrate their heritage on November 30. However, for many in Scotland that day passes without much note, here people go to work as […]Continue Reading...
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![The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is pleased to announce its outreach programme is coming to the Outer Hebrides this Autumn. Bringing its young members to both Stornoway and […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2012/09/NYPBoS-Outer-Heb-Hebrides-t-115x115.jpg "Come and learn with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland")
Come and learn with the National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland
Posted on September 14, 2012 | No CommentsThe National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is pleased to announce its outreach programme is coming to the Outer Hebrides this Autumn. Bringing its young members to both Stornoway and […] -
![Phil Preston, Managing Director of Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) said: “The specialised service engineers provided by engine manufacturer MAK to undertake the repairs to MV Clansman’s crankshaft, have encountered a problem […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/07/calmac-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Update on MV Clansman breakdown")
Update on MV Clansman breakdown
Posted on July 19, 2010 | No CommentsPhil Preston, Managing Director of Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) said: “The specialised service engineers provided by engine manufacturer MAK to undertake the repairs to MV Clansman’s crankshaft, have encountered a problem […] -
![Images 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 […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/07/men-of-st-Kilda-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "St Kilda in full colour in the 1800s")
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 […]Continue Reading...
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![An injured Sea Eagle found some good Samaritans to look after it when it was grounded through injury at a Loch in Harris. The huge bird of prey was spotted […]](../../wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Sea-Eagle-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Magnificent Sea Eagle rescued in Harris")
Magnificent Sea Eagle rescued in Harris
Posted on June 12, 2010 | No CommentsAn injured Sea Eagle found some good Samaritans to look after it when it was grounded through injury at a Loch in Harris. The huge bird of prey was spotted […]Continue Reading...
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![The petition for fair fuel prices to be a feature of the new Conservative / Lib Dem government has collected well over 1200 signatures in a matter of days. Speaking […]](../../wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Hebrides Fuel petition success")
Hebrides Fuel petition success
Posted on May 30, 2010 | No CommentsThe petition for fair fuel prices to be a feature of the new Conservative / Lib Dem government has collected well over 1200 signatures in a matter of days. Speaking […]Continue Reading...