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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… »
north uist Archive
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Allan visits Udal artifacts and calls for permanent disply in North Uist
Posted on November 7, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, last week got a chance to see some of the enormous array of artefacts excavated over half a century at Udal in North Uist, and... -
Western Isles MSP contacts Scottish water over north Uist water problems
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today contacted Scottish Water following news that a large section of North Uist is currently without drinking water. Around 450 households from Scolpaig on... -
Lottery chance for north UIst
Posted on June 11, 2011 | No CommentsThanks to an opportunity offered by the Big Lottery Fund, the residents of Sollas in North Uist might just be on the brink of achieving their quest of the last... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Stornoway Sports Centre Campaign
Posted on March 2, 2010 | No CommentsUsers of Lewis Sports Centre are planning to challenge Western Isles Councils Sunday policy through a Judicial Review. The move follows the recent refusal of a legal aid application which... -
‘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.... -
Healthy opportunity for Western Isles buisnesses
Posted on February 28, 2010 | No CommentsEmployers in the Western Isles are being invited to the launch of a new occupational health service for local businesses at an event to be held on Friday 12th March.... -
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... -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the... -
Western Isles MSP speaks on airport parking charges
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on proposals for car parking charges at the three HIAL airports in Stornoway, Sumburgh and Kirkwall.... -
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... -
Western Isles Council challenged to become democratic
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar have today been called on by campaigners wanting the Council to open the sports centres in Lewis and Harris to become a more democratically orientated organisation....