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win a once in a lifetime trip to the Outer Hebrides to attend the Festival of Harris Tweed at An LanntairThe Harris Tweed Festival Day, or Latha Feis Clo Mor, will be on Saturday 13th August 2016. The event will celebrate the… »
HEBCELT STAGE AWAITS CALMAC CULTURE MUSIC WINNER BELLAYorkshire singer songwriter Bella Gaffney has won a prestigious stage slot in front of an international audience at the 21st… »HIGHLAND TOURISM AWARDS HELP CHAS WITH CHARITY WORK
HITA presentation to CHAS at Inverness Castle are(left) HITA chair Craig Ewan,board member Ken Macaulay,Angela Cran of CHAS,… »
MacNeil urges SSE to rethink shop closure plansIsles SNP MP Angus B MacNeil is urging Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) to rethink the decision to close their shops in… »
TalkTalk fibre comes to StornowaySONY DSC Scottish Labour’s candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Rhoda Grant, who has campaigned tirelessly for improved… »- Isle of Lewis War MemorialComhairle nan Eilean Siar has been awarded a grant of £132k from the War Memorial Trust’s First World War Memorials… »
Loganair’s Compassionate Fare Policy Helps 400 Passengers In First Six Months
Loganair’s compassionate fare policy has helped 400 passengers make urgent travel arrangements at heavily-discounted rates in… »
Fire stations in Highlands and Islands to be used as emergency hubsA new agreement has been reached to use Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) stations across the Highlands and Islands as… »
Labour candidates welcome new feed plant on SkyeScottish Labour candidate Rhoda Grant has this week welcomed Marine Harvest’s plans to create 55 full-time jobs at Kyleakin,… »
ALLAN RAISES COLL BROADBAND DELAY WITH BTSNP Candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, today commented on the "formidable record" which the… »
Outer Hebrides Archive
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![The first nationally-funded farm support payments have now been authorised, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced. The Scottish Government has earmarked more than £250 million from national funds to […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2014/10/heb-logo-115x115.jpg "First national LFASS payments authorised")
First national LFASS payments authorised
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsThe first nationally-funded farm support payments have now been authorised, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced. The Scottish Government has earmarked more than £250 million from national funds to […] -
![Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus B MacNeil has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the findings of a Care Inspectorate Report into Services for Older People in the Western Isles […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Angus-MacNeil-MP-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "MP seeks assurances over hospital bed blocking and St Brendan’s project")
MP seeks assurances over hospital bed blocking and St Brendan’s project
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus B MacNeil has expressed ‘deep concern’ over the findings of a Care Inspectorate Report into Services for Older People in the Western Isles […] -
![A key Gaelic publisher based in The Outer Hebrides is set to benefit from £13,390 funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to help target international markets and increase production. […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/09/HIE-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "HIE supports Gaelic publisher to go global")
HIE supports Gaelic publisher to go global
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsA key Gaelic publisher based in The Outer Hebrides is set to benefit from £13,390 funding from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to help target international markets and increase production. […] -
Changes to dog fouling fines
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsDog owners who fail to pick up after their pets will face a fine of £80 from 1 April – double the current fixed penalty rate. The change, supported by […] -
![With the commencement of the campaigns for the Scottish elections, the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) is challenging political parties to lay out in their manifestos how they will deliver for […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Croft-Hebrides-News-Today-115x115.jpg "CROFTING FEDERATION CALLS ON PROSPECTIVE GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER FIVE ACTIONS FOR CROFTING")
CROFTING FEDERATION CALLS ON PROSPECTIVE GOVERNMENT TO DELIVER FIVE ACTIONS FOR CROFTING
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsWith the commencement of the campaigns for the Scottish elections, the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) is challenging political parties to lay out in their manifestos how they will deliver for […] -
![An expert on minority languages will present a free lecture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI next month. Conchúr Ó Giollagáin, Gaelic Research Professor at the University of the Highlands and […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/download-115x115.jpg "Lecture to explore the challenges faced by minority languages")
Lecture to explore the challenges faced by minority languages
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsAn expert on minority languages will present a free lecture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI next month. Conchúr Ó Giollagáin, Gaelic Research Professor at the University of the Highlands and […] -
![Senior pupils at Sgoil Lionacleit have been helping their fellow pupils get #readyto vote. Paul Morrison, Rachael Macdonald, Iain MacPhee and Carrie Macdonald have run an Electoral Commission […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image003-1-115x115.jpg "Sgoil Lionacleit Pupils Get #readytovote")
Sgoil Lionacleit Pupils Get #readytovote
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsSenior pupils at Sgoil Lionacleit have been helping their fellow pupils get #readyto vote. Paul Morrison, Rachael Macdonald, Iain MacPhee and Carrie Macdonald have run an Electoral Commission […] -
![Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has expressed his concern and disappointment at the findings of the Care Inspectorate’s Joint Inspection of services for older people in the […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Alasdair-Allan-Hebrides-Tod.jpg "ALLAN RAISES CONCERNS AT WESTERN ISLES CARE REPORT FINDINGS")
ALLAN RAISES CONCERNS AT WESTERN ISLES CARE REPORT FINDINGS
Posted on March 23, 2016 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has expressed his concern and disappointment at the findings of the Care Inspectorate’s Joint Inspection of services for older people in the […] -
![Isles MP Angus B MacNeil did his bit for Sport Relief last week by taking part in a Snookerthon in Stornoway. While people across the country took on sporting […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Angus-Snookerthon-115x115.jpg "MP takes cue for sporting challenge")
MP takes cue for sporting challenge
Posted on March 22, 2016 | No CommentsIsles MP Angus B MacNeil did his bit for Sport Relief last week by taking part in a Snookerthon in Stornoway. While people across the country took on sporting […] -
![On Monday 21 March 2016, Alasdair Allan MSP for the Western Isles visited Comunn Eachdraidh Nis as part of a series of MSP visits to museums organised by Museums Galleries […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Ness-Heritage-Centre-Accreditation-115x115.jpg "MSP VISITS COMUNN EACHDRAIDH NIS TO SEE ACHIEVEMENTS AND FIND OUT ABOUT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PLANS")
MSP VISITS COMUNN EACHDRAIDH NIS TO SEE ACHIEVEMENTS AND FIND OUT ABOUT CHALLENGES AND FUTURE PLANS
Posted on March 22, 2016 | No CommentsOn Monday 21 March 2016, Alasdair Allan MSP for the Western Isles visited Comunn Eachdraidh Nis as part of a series of MSP visits to museums organised by Museums Galleries […] -
ALLAN WELCOMES MOVE TO RETAIN MV HEBRIDES ON TRIANGLE
Posted on March 22, 2016 | No CommentsNa h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed confirmation from Calmac that their intention is for the MV Hebrides to only leave the Uig triangle for the […] -
![Licensed greylag goose shooting is to be extended until 16 April on Lewis and Harris, the local goose management group announced today. The extension will help volunteer hunters to meet […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Grelag-Geese-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Lewis and Harris goose management pilot project extension")
Lewis and Harris goose management pilot project extension
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsLicensed greylag goose shooting is to be extended until 16 April on Lewis and Harris, the local goose management group announced today. The extension will help volunteer hunters to meet […] -
Check you are signed up to vote say Labour MSPs
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSPs, Rhoda Grant and David Stewart, have joined the calls for people throughout the Highlands and Islands to make sure they are registered to vote in […] -
![Highlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has said she is delighted that the voices of the victims of the infected blood scandal have finally been heard and that they […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Purple-Rhoda-grant-115x115.jpg "Grant hails victory for Hep C campaigners")
Grant hails victory for Hep C campaigners
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP, Rhoda Grant, has said she is delighted that the voices of the victims of the infected blood scandal have finally been heard and that they […] -
Fisheries Secretary says devolution refusal ‘illogical, damaging and a missed opportunity’.
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsFisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead has said the UK Government’s refusal to devolve seafood levy powers to Scotland is “illogical” given the significant difference in the nature of the sector in […] -
![A new Centre for Independent Living will be officially opened on Thursday (24th March) by Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles, and Ron Culley, Chief Officer, Health and Social […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/image001-2-115x115.jpg "Centre for Independent Living")
Centre for Independent Living
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsA new Centre for Independent Living will be officially opened on Thursday (24th March) by Gordon Jamieson, Chief Executive, NHS Western Isles, and Ron Culley, Chief Officer, Health and Social […] -
Highlands & Islands MSP highlights depth of bullying problem
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands MSP, Rhoda Grant, who set up the anti bullying site, Tobie (www.tobie.org.uk) during December 2014, continues to tackle this anti social and unwanted behaviour, particularly in the […] -
![The 12th Highland Youth Parliament Apprentice Day is being held tomorrow Tuesday, 22nd March. Highland Youth Parliament, the elected Youth Parliament for the Highlands, holds an annual ‘Apprentice Day’, […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Cllr-Isobel-McCallum-Kat-Bateson-115x115.jpg "Apprentice Day for Highland Youth Parliament Members")
Apprentice Day for Highland Youth Parliament Members
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsThe 12th Highland Youth Parliament Apprentice Day is being held tomorrow Tuesday, 22nd March. Highland Youth Parliament, the elected Youth Parliament for the Highlands, holds an annual ‘Apprentice Day’, […] -
![NHS 24’s Dr Owl is reminding people to plan ahead and take a few steps this week so they can make the most of the Easter holiday weekend. With many […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Be-Health-Wise-Easter-2016-Opening-Times-115x115.jpg "Be ‘Health-Wise’ this Easter: check your surgery opening hours and stock the medicine cabinet")
Be ‘Health-Wise’ this Easter: check your surgery opening hours and stock the medicine cabinet
Posted on March 21, 2016 | No CommentsNHS 24’s Dr Owl is reminding people to plan ahead and take a few steps this week so they can make the most of the Easter holiday weekend. With many […] -
£1m for Gaelic broadcasting
Posted on March 20, 2016 | 1 CommentGaelic broadcaster MG ALBA will receive an additional £1m investment this year. Minister for Scotland’s Languages Alasdair Allan announced the media service will receive the funding following the UK Government’s […]