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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… »
Skye Archive
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Minister for Gaelic visits Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Skye
Posted on August 2, 2011 | No CommentsProfessor Boyd Robertson, Principal of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, welcomed Alasdair Allan MSP to the National Centre for Gaelic Language & Culture on the Isle of Skye recently, in his... -
Scotland’s Islands events
Posted on July 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe Pipes & Strings Tour (12 July-16 July 2011) A unique collaborative project bringing together some of Scotland’s finest musicians, fusing traditional and classical styles. The six island tour visits Barra,... -
Skye heritage project gets underway
Posted on May 31, 2011 | No CommentsSchool pupils on the Isle of Skye have rolled up their sleeves to start work on a heritage project which aims to celebrate the achievements of John Mackenzie and Professor... -
Council to consult on Gaelic medium provision at Skye school
Posted on September 18, 2010 | No CommentsMembers of the Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee yesterday (Thursday, 16 September 2010) agreed that a statutory consultation be undertaken on converting Staffin Primary School into Gaelic medium... -
Portree set to welcome its largest cruise liner
Posted on August 18, 2010 | No CommentsThis Friday (20 August) Portree will welcome the largest cruise liner ever to call at the port. Holland America Line’s 82,500 gross tons ”Westerdam”, carrying some 1800 passengers, is scheduled to be... -
Skye Spring Clean
Posted on April 12, 2010 | No CommentsCamasunary Bay on the Isle of Skye got a much needed Spring Clean thanks to volunteers for the John Muir Trust, the UK’s leading wild land charity. Beautiful from a distance, Camasunary faces south-west towards the... -
Skye and Lochalsh – Environment Fun Days 2010
Posted on March 14, 2010 | No Comments“Wildlife Crime” The Highland Council and National Trust for Scotland Countryside Rangers are hosting two Environment Fun Days for primary school pupils in Skye and Lochalsh in March 2010. Over... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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.... -
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... -
Historical echo in clan chief tribute
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEchoing one of the legendary stories about the MacNeils of Barra, and on the day of the funeral of the much loved Clan Chief, Iain Roderick MacNeil of Barra, Western... -
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...