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Highlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart has raised concern about motorists listening to the advice of the UK… »
Outer Hebrides to cash in on staycation trendA new destination campaign has been launched to position the Outer Hebrides as the first choice for UK and Ireland holiday… »
SCOTTISH EDUCATION SECRETARY HAILS CROFT TRAINING PROGRAMMEThe Scottish Government's Education Secretary has hailed the success of a training programme for crofting which has been… »
SNP nominate team of candidates for Comhairle electionWith nominations now closed for the Comhairle elections, the SNP has announced its 14 candidates standing for the council. For… »
HISCG agencies advise the public of the Highlands and Islands there is no need to panic buy fuelIn light of recent events and the possibility of strike action in relation to the ongoing fuel dispute multi-agency partners… »RUSSIAN MASTER PROSECUTED FOR GROUNDING ON NORTH UIST AND FAILING A BREATH TEST
On 22 March 2012 the master of the Dutch cargo ship ‘Flinterspirit' was arrested and charged with breach of the Railways… »
Highlands and Islands Counting on Skilled Workforce for New InvestmentsA new register to demonstrate the skills and experience of workers interested in the financial and business services industry… »- SCF SAY COMMISSION SHOULD ELECT ITS OWN CONVENORThe Scottish Crofting Federation is calling on the Minister for Environment Stewart Stevenson to let the new Crofting… »
NHS Western Isles ensures 100% of patients meet cancer waiting time guarantee
As local work on the campaign to encourage people in the Western Isles to ‘detect cancer early’ gets well underway, NHS… »Prehistoric stringed instrument found in Skye
Experts believe they have found the remains of the earliest stringed instrument ever found in Western Europe - dating to more… »
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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,...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...Continue Reading...
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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...