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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… »
Skye Archive
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All aboard as buyers face pier pressure over the Ferry Inn
Posted on April 2, 2012 | No CommentsThere is one great consolation for travellers rushing to the Outer Hebrides via the Isle of Skye harbour of Uig, only to find themselves missing the island ferry by minutes... -
Prehistoric stringed instrument found in Skye
Posted on March 28, 2012 | No CommentsExperts believe they have found the remains of the earliest stringed instrument ever found in Western Europe – dating to more than 2,300 years ago – at an excavation on... -
FIRST SKYE BOOK FESTIVAL ATTRACTS VETERAN CONTROVERSIALIST
Posted on March 15, 2012 | No CommentsThe first Skye Book Festival will be launched this July with a special guest appearance from the controversial politician Tam Dalyell, discussing his autobiography and his tumultuous career. Following Mr... -
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...