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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… »
Islanders Archive
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Highlands MSP made Shadow Environment Minister
Posted on May 21, 2010 | No CommentsJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands Conservative MSP, has been appointed as the new Shadow Environment Minister by Scottish Conservative leader Annabel Goldie MSP as part of her reshuffle of Conservative... -
Fair fuel for rural areas
Posted on May 18, 2010 | No Comments“Rural Scotland “ A fresh campaign to bring fair fuel prices to rural Scotland are today seizing the opportunity to present to the new government the public’s opposition to extreme fuel prices. The new... -
Law on school closures comes into force
Posted on April 6, 2010 | No CommentsA leaflet designed to give advice and information to parents when major changes to their child’s school are proposed has been published by the Scottish Government. Designed to explain the... -
MSP describes Western Isles Council as “dictatorship”
Posted on March 24, 2010 | No Comments“Disappointing and unhelpful” Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has hit back at claims she is unqualified to comment on issues surrounding Castlebay School in Barra. She was speaking... -
MPs will push for fair fuel regulator
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No Comments“Fuel up 11.46% since 2008″ Latest figures from the AA revealing that drivers have endured recent petrol tax increases up to five times higher than in other European countries, show... -
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... -
Western Isles Hospital’s electrical fault repaired
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsThe recent problem affecting the sustainable dual power supply in Western Isles Hospital has now been resolved and the overall system has resumed normal working. NHS Western Isles Chief Executive Gordon Jamieson said: “I... -
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... -
Sudden death on Isle of Barra
Posted on March 4, 2010 | No CommentsPolice on the Isle of Barra are carrying out enquiries in relation to the death of a 59 year old local man at an address in Eoilgarry, Isle of Barra.... -
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... -
Western Isles MP welcomes UKBA decision
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has welcomed the announcement from the United Kingdom Border Agency that non EU fishermen will be allowed to work on fishing boats within Scottish waters... -
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... -
Gaelic: A Winner at Scottish Ski Centres?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | No CommentsA research project is set to get underway to assess the impact and benefits of bilingual signage at Scotland’s ski centres. The Gaelic and English signs, at the Lecht, Glenshee,... -
Power supply to Western Isles Hospital
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsNHS Western Isles is currently working with electricity suppliers to resolve an issue which affects the power supply within Western Isles Hospital. The issue relates to a fault with one... -
Leader Innse Gall assist Barra water sport club
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsThe Outer Hebrides LEADER Innse Gall programme has just paid out its first full LEADER grant of £8,635 to a community project in Barra. Barra Watersports Club,managed by volunteers, provides water...