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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… »
Oban Archive
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Western Isles projects being showcased to highlight Leader funding benefits
Posted on September 1, 2011 | No CommentsProjects throughout the Western Isles are being showcased to highlight the benefits LEADER funding can bring. Sixty successful projects are included in the Scottish LEADER Guide which was launched today... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
‘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... -
Spanish could control Scottish fishing waters
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsSpanish fishermen could end up in control of the North Sea under new rules being thrashed out in Brussels. This is the warning from Scots Euro MP Struan Stevenson ahead... -
The Royal National Mod 2013 to be held in Paisley
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsAn Comunn Gaidhealach, organisers of Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (Royal National Mod), announced at their AGM on Friday 19 February 2010 that the Mòd will be held in Paisley in 2013. This will be... -
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... -
Cherry picking of Calmac routes
Posted on February 19, 2010 | No CommentsA Strathclyde University professor has warned that state owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne could still be vulnerable to cherry picking of its routes by competitors. Professor Neil Kay said high... -
HSE helps to prevent accidents on Western Isles fish farms
Posted on February 16, 2010 | No CommentsAn event in Stornoway tomorrow to get Scottish fish farmers to thinking about whether they could be doing more to protect themselves has proved so popular that it is fully... -
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... -
Future of infection control
Posted on February 2, 2010 | No CommentsClinicians, patients and the public must work together to prevent antibiotic resistant infections taking hold – while ensuring that Scotland continues to win the battle against Clostridium difficile. That was... -
Thousands helped to cut heating bills
Posted on January 29, 2010 | No CommentsFigures released today show a record number of households got help to slash heating costs during the recent freezing conditions and heavy snowfalls. Hebrides news Today has learned that Nearly... -
Fears for Highland Airway’s
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsCommenting on the news today that Highland Airways- due to “continuing problems”- has temporarily stopped taking bookings, Highlands & Islands MSP Jamie McGrigor said: ” I share my constituents’ concerns... -
Museum pieces look for home
Posted on October 9, 2009 | No CommentsVisitors to the Royal National Mod in Oban, which starts this evening, are being invited to see a collection which details the history and culture of the Highlands and islands.... -
Preparing for Oban Mod
Posted on October 8, 2009 | No CommentsAfter months of dedication and preparation competitors and local choirs from across the country are in the final stages of practice ahead of the 2009 Royal National Mod. The premier... -
Ancient jewel duplicated for Homecoming
Posted on July 4, 2009 | No CommentsOban will come alive with drama and history from the 17th to 23rd of July when an innovative theatre production, The Hidden Jewel, is performed on the move at and... -
Happy Birthday at Oban
Posted on June 16, 2009 | No CommentsToday (June 16) sees the first birthday for the Argyll Air Service, based at Oban Airport (North Connell) which operates flights to some of the most remote island communities in...