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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… »
Uists Archive
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership Meeting
Posted on October 4, 2010 | No CommentsTHE GETTING it Right for Every Child Programme and future ways of funding the voluntary sector will be at the heart of discussions at the next Community Planning Partnership meeting...