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Bòrd na Gàidhlig sponsors new Gaelic Award for schoolsThis year’s Scottish Education Awards will see the inclusion of a Gaelic award for the first time. The Gaelic Language and… »
Stornoway Cruise Group launches ‘Welcome Scheme’ for cruise visitorsStornoway Cruise Group is launching a ‘Welcome Scheme’ this cruise season to try and entice cruise passengers and crew to… »
HI-Scot Credit Union crosses “The Pond”HI-Scot Credit Union, the Credit Union for the Highlands and Islands, has just enjoyed its busiest start to a year in its five… »
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charityPupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during… »
Trading Standards Warn of Computer ScamTrading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from… »
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plansThe Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the… »
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish governmentWestern Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government… »
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominationsThere has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG… »
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stationsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer,… »
Have your say about Lewis and Harris auction martAfter a very busy sale season in 2011, Lewis and Harris Auction Mart in Stornoway is, for the first time, conducting a survey… »
Small Isles Archive
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Healthy opportunity for Western Isles buisnesses
Posted on February 28, 2010 | No CommentsEmployers in the Western Isles are being invited to the launch of a new occupational health service for local businesses at an event to be held on Friday 12th March.... -
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... -
First Isle of Lewis whisky makes history
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsThe first cask of whisky distilled on the Isle of Lewis in 170 years left the island yesterday (Thursday February 25) having being collected at a ceremony held at the... -
NHS Western Isles see rise in anti-obesity drug
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsHighlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has highlighted the rising physical and financial costs of obesity across the region. The party’s Highlands and Islands health spokesperson has released Scottish... -
Western Isles council’s proposal to take over Wee W premises
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsHebrides Today has learned that Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s proposal is to take over the Wee W premises and lease them back to the current occupiers. Ongoing lease income would... -
Western Isles MSP speaks on airport parking charges
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, yesterday spoke in a debate in the Scottish Parliament on proposals for car parking charges at the three HIAL airports in Stornoway, Sumburgh and Kirkwall.... -
NHS Western Isles Launch new language guide
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsA NEW guide launched yesterday (wed 24th feb) to help patients understand the health service … in 17 different languages. The guide is available online and as a DVD and... -
Parking charges unfair to air travellers in Western Isles
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsBy Gregg Adams Rural island communities face new charges when using air transport links to mainland airports. Highlands and Islands Airports is considering introducing car parking charges at its airports... -
Western Isles Council challenged to become democratic
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsComhairle nan Eilean Siar have today been called on by campaigners wanting the Council to open the sports centres in Lewis and Harris to become a more democratically orientated organisation.... -
Fears Hebrides will lose police sniffer dog
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Chief Constable of Northern Constabulary, Ian Latimer after being informed of the possibility that the police sniffer dog may be removed... -
Western Isles councillor takes SNP group to task
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles Councillor and Labour prospective parliamentary candidate for Westminster, Donald John MacSween has hit out at SNP members conduct during the Local Authority’s budget setting process. He declared: “Councillor... -
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... -
EventScotland announces funding for Hebridean Celtic festival
Posted on February 24, 2010 | No CommentsEventScotland has awarded more than £20K to the Hebridean Celtic Festival, a summer celebration of traditional music, which will take place this year from 14th – 17th July. To mark... -
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... -
Sunday ferry proves popular with Western Isles travellers
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsSince Calmac launched its Sunday ferry service from Stornoway to Ullapool last July more than 10,000 passengers have used the vital transport connection. More than 3,000 cars have also been... -
Under 40s risking serious health harm
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsScotland’s culture of heavy and binge drinking is having an increasing impact on the health of younger people, according to statistics published today. And the nation is also bucking the... -
Port Authority meet with Western Isles Council
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsStornoway Port Authority Board today (23 February 2010) met with the Chief Executive, the Leader and three other Stornoway Council Members of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar concerning Stornoway Town Centre Regeneration... -
New chief executive for Stòrlann
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsPrimary school teacher Johanna Marshall has been appointed new chief executive of Stòrlann Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig . Originally from Back, Johanna graduated with a B.Ed with honours from the Northern...