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New Creative Industries and Media Centre Opened in StornowayNew life has been breathed into a former Harris Tweed Mill in Stornoway, which was officially opened today (Friday 9th March)… »
McGrigor praises UHI’s role in promoting live music sectorJamie McGrigor, Highlands & Islands Conservative MSP, yesterday welcomed the University of the Highlands & Islands’… »
Parent and child health groups move to new premises as they continue to thriveTwo local groups aimed at parents with young children are moving to new premises in April, as they grow in success and… »Gaelic Committee recommends approval of Gaelic Plan
Today (Thursday 8 March) The Highland Council's Gaelic Committee agreed to recommend the Council's second generation Gaelic… »West Harris Estate decline in population halted
West Harris Trust the community owner of the West Harris Estates purchased from the Scottish Government in January 2010 is… »
Founding Director To Be Honoured by SCFThe eminent Highland historian and land reform activist, Professor Jim Hunter, will this evening (Friday 9th March) be awarded… »OFT seeks views from Highlands residents
The Office of Fair Trading is asking residents in the Highlands to contribute to a fact-finding study into the challenges… »JULIE HEADS FOR INTERNATIONAL STARDOM VIA STORNOWAY
At one of the busiest times of her life, Julie Fowlis is putting Hollywood on hold and taking herself off to a deserted… »
SNP CANDIDATES CONDEMN COSTLY CNES COURT ACTIONWestern Isles SNP council candidates has condemned the Comhairle for deciding to go ahead with its court case against the… »Body found in Benbecula during search for missing man
About 9am this morning a co-ordinated search was commenced in the Creagorry and Liniclate areas of Benbecula in relation to… »
Uists Archive
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Western Isles MP contacts QinetiQ regarding security issues
Posted on March 5, 2012 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil is writing to QinetiQ and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) regarding security at the two sites in Uist and also the issue of security staff...Continue Reading...
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Western Isles museum and Archaeology Service receive £85,000 grant
Posted on December 6, 2011 | No CommentsThe Esmée Fairbairn Collections Fund, managed by the Museums Association, has awarded one of six grants, from a total of 118 applications, to the Comhairle. Museum nan Eilean and the... -
South Uist and Eriskay presented with Gaelic award
Posted on November 22, 2011 | No CommentsRepresentatives from South Uist and Eriskay, which was recently named as Gaelic Community of the Year 2011, were presented with their award and a cheque for £3,000 by Alasdair Allan...Continue Reading...
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Western Isles council Preparing for Winter
Posted on November 8, 2011 | No CommentsIn the weeks to come, as the colder days of winter approach, the Comhairle, along with its partner organisations, will be preparing our own winter resilience and also carrying out...Continue Reading...
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Western Isles MSP contacts Scottish water over north Uist water problems
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today contacted Scottish Water following news that a large section of North Uist is currently without drinking water. Around 450 households from Scolpaig on...Continue Reading...
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North Uist water update
Posted on October 6, 2011 | No CommentsScottish Water is continuing to work around the clock to stabilise the treatment process at Bayhead Water Treatment Works (WTW) in North Uist. Dr Ken Oates, Consultant in Public Health...Continue Reading...
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North Uist householders warned not to drink tap water
Posted on October 5, 2011 | No CommentsHouseholds and businesses in part of North Uist are being advised not to drink or cook with tap water with immediate effect following the detection of raised levels of aluminium...Continue Reading...
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Sgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich officially opened by former pupils
Posted on September 29, 2011 | No CommentsSgoil Bhaile a’ Mhanaich was officially opened today by former pupils of Balivanich Primary School, May MacDonald and Mary MacAulay. The new school is the first in Uist for 20 years. Councillor...Continue Reading...
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Uist boys raise awarness of suicide
Posted on August 18, 2011 | No CommentsAfter tragically losing a friend to suicide last year, five young men from Uist are now preparing for a 244-mile cycle from Glasgow to Uist at the end of the month, to raise awareness...Continue Reading...
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Uist Goose Management Scheme has commenced for 2011
Posted on August 16, 2011 | No CommentsFunded and coordinated by the Conserving Scottish Machair LIFE+ project it is now in its second year and looks to build on the successes of its first season. Greylag geese...Continue Reading...
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Breastfeeding support Group set up in Balivanich
Posted on August 10, 2011 | No CommentsDue to considerable interest from breast feeding mothers in Uist and Benbecula, Uist Infant Support Team has set up a local service to provide advice, guidance and support. Through the new Balivanich Clinic Informal Breastfeeding Support... -
SNH to step up environmental lagoon monitoring in Uists
Posted on July 19, 2011 | No CommentsScottish Natural Heritage (SNH) will this month begin a new long-term monitoring programme of environmental conditions in saline lagoons in the Uists. SNH has invested in six data loggers which...Continue Reading...
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Hebrides broadband one of the worst in Scotland
Posted on July 9, 2011 | No CommentsThere is a huge gulf between broadband take-up between different parts of the Scotland illustrated for the first time with an interactive map. The Ofcom map shows 68 per cent...Continue Reading...
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New director for south Uist community company
Posted on June 25, 2011 | No CommentsThe postal ballot for election of Directors to the Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Board closed on Thursday 23rd June. 57.5% of the 840 Members participated in the ballot to select...Continue Reading...
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Invitation to watch golden eagle nest on north Uist
Posted on May 24, 2011 | No CommentsRSPB Scotland is inviting people to come along and watch an active golden eagle nest on the Island of North Uist. Every Thursday evening, RSPB staff will be available to...Continue Reading...
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Discovering Hebrides birds of prey
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsBirds of prey which visit the islands during the summer are to be showcased by the RSPB. North Uist is one of the best wildlife areas in the country and...Continue Reading...
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Schools project benefits for Hebrides
Posted on April 5, 2011 | No CommentsOver half the direct and indirect spend on work at the new Balivanich School has gone to local companies. It is likely that the spend pattern of 54% to local companies will be... -
Western Isles SNP candidate speaks up for Uist defence jobs
Posted on April 4, 2011 | No CommentsSNP candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, Alasdair Allan, has highlighted the need for “constant vigilance” on the future of the Hebrides Range and its jobs in Uist. Speaking from...Continue Reading...
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Western Isles MSP welcomes funding for Teampull na Trionaid
Posted on March 16, 2011 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed news that the Teampull na Trionaid Conservation Association in North Uist is to receive almost £200,000 Scottish Government funding to conserve and... -
Cash injection for Uists
Posted on January 3, 2011 | No CommentsAn £18 million cash boost will benefit the tourism industry, renewable energy projects and road improvement schemes across the Highlands and Islands. Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Minister Jim Mather said...Continue Reading...