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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… »
Islay Archive
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Hebridean whisky goes organic
Posted on October 1, 2010 | No CommentsWhisky drinkers with a green conscience can now tipple away on an organic Islay single malt. The whisky island of Islay now has an organic whisky as Bruichladdich Distillery’s “The Organic” is now available... -
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... -
‘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... -
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... -
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... -
New law on repossession
Posted on February 13, 2010 | No CommentsHomeowners faced with repossession will be given greater protection under the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill was today approved unanimously by MSPs in the Parliament. Housing and Communities... -
Scotland’s seal’s better protected
Posted on February 5, 2010 | No CommentsScottish Labour’s animal welfare spokesperson Elaine Murray has insisted that seals around the Western Isles of Scotland will be better protected after her measures to toughen up the licensing regime... -
End of the road for tobacco displays
Posted on January 28, 2010 | No CommentsMoves to make smoking less attractive to children were today approved by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted to approve the Tobacco and Primary Medical Services (Scotland) Bill which will bring... -
Poisoning risk
Posted on November 9, 2009 | No CommentsAn urgent appeal has been issued today to thousands of consumers who remain at risk from potentially fatal carbon monoxide poisoning in their homes despite concerted efforts by the manufacturer... -
New Hebridean whisky
Posted on September 3, 2009 | No CommentsThe iconic whisky distillery Ardbeg – which has won the coveted World Whisky of the Year title two years running – announces the launch of ‘Ardbeg Corryvreckan’, a whisky inspired... -
Hebrides whisky attract’s wide interest
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No CommentsBy Greigg Adams A limited edition bottle of Kilchoman Distillery’s first ever single malt from cask number one, filled in December 2005, was sold at auction for a staggering £5,400.... -
International actions agreed to save threatened goose
Posted on March 2, 2009 | No CommentsAction to aid the survival of the Greenland White-fronted Goose has been agreed following an international summit on Islay this week. Over fifty experts from the countries that...