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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… »
Lewis Archive
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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... -
Harris Tweed Skills and Training Awards Event
Posted on February 18, 2011 | No CommentsThe award season is in full swing and next week’s hot ticket is the Harris Tweed Skills & Training Awards. The event is being held on 24 February in Stornoway to celebrate the... -
Restricted Sales Information Evening
Posted on January 25, 2011 | No CommentsTrading Standards, Safetywise and the Community Safety Partnership are organising an information evening for Traders on Age Restricted Sales on Wednesday the 16th February 2011 at 18.30 in the Council Chamber... -
Hebrides pupils sweep the boards at Mod
Posted on October 13, 2010 | No CommentsHitting the high notes today at the Royal National Mod in Caithness were the school choir of Sir E. Scott School, Harris who won the junior unison singing, two-part harmony... -
Western Isles council budget seminar
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsFollowing a budget seminar meeting at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar today, Leader of the Comhairle, Councillor Angus Campbell said: “Today marked the start of a process within the Comhairle where... -
Wave company looking at wave power potential of Lewis
Posted on August 10, 2010 | No CommentsWave energy company Aquamarine Power has recently visited the Western Isles to explore the potential for installing a small demonstration wave power project off the west coast of Lewis. Representatives... -
Harris Tweed saris at Edinburgh Festival
Posted on August 8, 2010 | No CommentsHarris Tweed cloth manufactured by Harris Tweed Textiles in Carloway, Lewis has been donated to create some very unusual saris that will be showcased in a catwalk event at the... -
Hebrides pupils learn about money
Posted on July 3, 2010 | No CommentsSgoil a’ Bhac pupils, in Gaelic Medium P7 & S1 classes, have won a prestigious UK-wide award for a 5 scene DVD dealing with various aspects of personal finance for... -
Up, up and away – sea eagle is released in Lewis
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsA magnificent sea eagle who was rescued by the crew of a French yacht in Harris last week has been released back to the wild. The three year old raptor,... -
Lewis chessmen on the march home?
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsCould the Lewis Chessmen be on the way back to the Outer Hebrides? Well it seems this scenario could be one step closer following a ‘positive meeting’ between Western Isles... -
Western Isles parents to receive letter from education secretary
Posted on June 15, 2010 | No CommentsA letter from Education Secretary Michael Russell will land on the doorsteps of parents with pupils in P7 across the Western Isles this week. Mr Russell will give parents further... -
HMIe report on Lews castle college inspection
Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments“Conversational Gaelic” HMIe have just published a report on their recent inspection of Lews Castle College. The report highlights many positive aspects of the College’s delivery of learning and teaching in the context... -
Minch swimmer triumphs in challenge but may lose out on record
Posted on June 6, 2010 | No CommentsTHE freezing temperatures and gruelling currents of the 15 miles of open sea from Waternish in Skye to Rodel in Harris has beaten many a daredevil free swimmer. However 22... -
Lewis athlete reaches stage three of national sports initiative
Posted on June 1, 2010 | No Comments“April 2010” Talented local swimmer Kathryn Offer has eased through the first two stages of a national initiative for athletes entitled Talent 2016: Tall and Talented. The programme aims to... -
Second Homecoming in 2014
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsScotland will build on the success of the Year of Homecoming by staging a second formal celebration in 2014, First Minister Alex Salmond said today. Homecoming 2014 will take place... -
Outer Hebrides tourism urged to grab Thistles ‘Opportunity’
Posted on May 25, 2010 | No CommentsVisitScotland’s Islands Manager in the Outer Hebrides is urging the region’s tourism businesses to grab the opportunity to enter the Scottish Thistle Awards this year. MaryAnn MacIver says that the... -
Labour MSP criticises Lewis estate owner
Posted on May 24, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Peter Peacock has criticised the owner of the Pairc Estate on Lewis for launching a last-minute court action to try to stop the community buyout... -
Western Isles no fly zone
Posted on May 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe possibility of flight disruption arising from volcanic ash has increased in the last 24 hours following fresh volcanic activity in Iceland and south-westerly winds carrying the ash towards UK... -
Western Isles labour candidate speaks on housing
Posted on April 19, 2010 | No Comments“Grant and Loan” While campaigning this week with activists in the Seaforth Road, Battery Park and Newton areas of Stornoway, Labour candidate Donald John MacSween said the provision of good quality social... -
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...