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![Have you ever ordered all the medications on a repeat prescription form, regardless of whether or not you need them? And do you always check what medication you still […]](../../../../wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Wasted medicine is everyone’s responsibility – so only order what you need!")
Wasted medicine is everyone’s responsibility – so only order what you need!
Posted on September 16, 2013 | No CommentsHave you ever ordered all the medications on a repeat prescription form, regardless of whether or not you need them? And do you always check what medication you still […]Continue Reading...
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![Following a competitive tendering process Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to announce that local firm Macinnes Brothers has been awarded the £1.5 million contract to construct a new harbour […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/01/council-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Local firm awarded the £1.5 million contract")
Local firm awarded the £1.5 million contract
Posted on September 2, 2013 | No CommentsFollowing a competitive tendering process Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is pleased to announce that local firm Macinnes Brothers has been awarded the £1.5 million contract to construct a new harbour […]Continue Reading...
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![New premises for expanding Western Isles firm Hebridean Sea Salt were officially opened by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore today. The expansion will allow Hebridean Sea Salt to both increase production […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Hebridean-sea-salt-Hebrides-115x115.jpg "New premises for expanding Western Isles firm Hebridean Sea Salt were officially opened by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore")
New premises for expanding Western Isles firm Hebridean Sea Salt were officially opened by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore
Posted on August 12, 2013 | No CommentsNew premises for expanding Western Isles firm Hebridean Sea Salt were officially opened by Scottish Secretary Michael Moore today. The expansion will allow Hebridean Sea Salt to both increase production […]Continue Reading...
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![The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has voiced concern over the refusal by the Highland Council and Scottish Government to grant planning consent for a Torridon crofter to live on her […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/09/croft-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "SCF CONCERNS OVER TORRIDON CROFT HOUSE PLANNING REFUSAL")
SCF CONCERNS OVER TORRIDON CROFT HOUSE PLANNING REFUSAL
Posted on July 29, 2013 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has voiced concern over the refusal by the Highland Council and Scottish Government to grant planning consent for a Torridon crofter to live on her […]Continue Reading...
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![The leaders of Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are delighted with today’s news that a Ministerial Working Group will be commissioned to look into […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Our-Islands-our-future-Hebr-115x115.jpg "Ministerial Working Group to be commissioned to look into the ‘Our Islands – Our Future’ Campaign")
Ministerial Working Group to be commissioned to look into the ‘Our Islands – Our Future’ Campaign
Posted on July 25, 2013 | No CommentsThe leaders of Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are delighted with today’s news that a Ministerial Working Group will be commissioned to look into […]Continue Reading...
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![The 18th annual Hebridean Celtic Festival opens tomorrow (Wednesday 17 July) with ticket sales already having overtaken last year’s total. The four-day event, which runs until Saturday in Stornoway in […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/hebcelt-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "Festival to bring economic boost to islands")
Festival to bring economic boost to islands
Posted on July 16, 2013 | No CommentsThe 18th annual Hebridean Celtic Festival opens tomorrow (Wednesday 17 July) with ticket sales already having overtaken last year’s total. The four-day event, which runs until Saturday in Stornoway in […]Continue Reading...
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![A NEW project which aims to evaluate how producers running sheep in a commercial ‘hard hill’ business can benefit from using performance recorded genetics, was announced at NSA Highland Sheep […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/viable-hill-sheep-productio-115x115.jpg "Performance recording could be vital for the future of viable hill sheep production")
Performance recording could be vital for the future of viable hill sheep production
Posted on May 30, 2013 | No CommentsA NEW project which aims to evaluate how producers running sheep in a commercial ‘hard hill’ business can benefit from using performance recorded genetics, was announced at NSA Highland Sheep […] -
![After picking up this year’s prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in February, the multi-instrumentalist from Glasgow is in demand more than ever as success […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Paddy-Callaghan-Hebrides-To-115x115.jpg "Young Traditional Musician of the Year heads for HebCelt")
Young Traditional Musician of the Year heads for HebCelt
Posted on May 23, 2013 | No CommentsAfter picking up this year’s prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in February, the multi-instrumentalist from Glasgow is in demand more than ever as success […]Continue Reading...
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![Jamie McGrigor MSP, Scottish Conservative Fisheries Spokesman, today welcomed the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) upgrading of British and European mackerel back to a yellow three rating, meaning the MCS considers […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/04/fishing-Boats-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "McGrigor welcomes mackerel rating change and repeats call for EU to act against Faroes & Iceland")
McGrigor welcomes mackerel rating change and repeats call for EU to act against Faroes & Iceland
Posted on May 16, 2013 | No CommentsJamie McGrigor MSP, Scottish Conservative Fisheries Spokesman, today welcomed the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) upgrading of British and European mackerel back to a yellow three rating, meaning the MCS considers […]Continue Reading...
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![One of Scotland’s most famous mountaineers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the Outer Hebrides’ natural credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013. VisitScotland, in partnership with […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Cameron-McNeish-Hebrides-To-115x115.jpg "Top Scot talks up ‘natural’ tourism credentials in the Outer Hebrides")
Top Scot talks up ‘natural’ tourism credentials in the Outer Hebrides
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsOne of Scotland’s most famous mountaineers, Cameron McNeish is helping endorse the Outer Hebrides’ natural credentials as part of the Year of Natural Scotland 2013. VisitScotland, in partnership with […] -
![If you live or travel in and about the west Highlands & Islands, HITRANS (Highlands and Island Regional Transport Partnership) are seeking your views on a number of air routes. […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Untitled-1.jpg "West Highlands & Islands Air Route Survey")
West Highlands & Islands Air Route Survey
Posted on May 14, 2013 | No CommentsIf you live or travel in and about the west Highlands & Islands, HITRANS (Highlands and Island Regional Transport Partnership) are seeking your views on a number of air routes. […] -
![A new television programme is set to shine a spotlight on some of Scotland’s amazing natural landscapes and wildlife in a new four part documentary Hebrides – Islands On The Edge […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hebrides-pic-hebrides-Today.jpg "Hebrides – Islands On The Edge")
Hebrides – Islands On The Edge
Posted on May 7, 2013 | No CommentsA new television programme is set to shine a spotlight on some of Scotland’s amazing natural landscapes and wildlife in a new four part documentary Hebrides – Islands On The Edge […]Continue Reading...
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![COMMUNITIES across the Outer Hebrides are waiting to welcome the world as the area embarks on a triple-pronged tourism promotion to raise the profile of this unique and exciting island […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Hebridean-Highlights-Hebrid-115x115.jpg "Boost for Outer Hebrides tourism industry")
Boost for Outer Hebrides tourism industry
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsCOMMUNITIES across the Outer Hebrides are waiting to welcome the world as the area embarks on a triple-pronged tourism promotion to raise the profile of this unique and exciting island […] -
![Acclaimed authors James Robertson, Mairi Hedderwick and Tom Pow will be among the writers appearing at the second Skye Book Festival, Fèis Leabhraichean an Eilein, in July. James Robertson is […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Mairi-Hedderwick-Hebrides-T-115x115.jpg "SKYE BOOK FESTIVAL ATTRACTS TOP AUTHORS")
SKYE BOOK FESTIVAL ATTRACTS TOP AUTHORS
Posted on April 25, 2013 | No CommentsAcclaimed authors James Robertson, Mairi Hedderwick and Tom Pow will be among the writers appearing at the second Skye Book Festival, Fèis Leabhraichean an Eilein, in July. James Robertson is […] -
![A new interactive map displaying employment figures within the energy sector in the Highlands and Islands has been launched today (Monday 22 April). The launch coincides with today’s meeting of […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/09/HIE-Hebrides-Today1-115x115.jpg "New interactive map shows thousands working in energy sector across Highlands and Islands")
New interactive map shows thousands working in energy sector across Highlands and Islands
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsA new interactive map displaying employment figures within the energy sector in the Highlands and Islands has been launched today (Monday 22 April). The launch coincides with today’s meeting of […]Continue Reading...
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![Plans to provide financial support for rural communities in Scotland are to be discussed at a series of road shows, kicking off in Portree. The first Scotland Rural Development Programme […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Portree-hebrides-Today.jpg "Rural road show in Portree")
Rural road show in Portree
Posted on April 22, 2013 | No CommentsPlans to provide financial support for rural communities in Scotland are to be discussed at a series of road shows, kicking off in Portree. The first Scotland Rural Development Programme […]Continue Reading...
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![The average household water charge in Scotland is now £54 pounds a year less than the average in England and Wales. The change from an average of £52 less last year is backed by one […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2013/01/scottish-water-Hebrides-Tod-115x102.jpg "Scottish Water charges deliver good value for customers")
Scottish Water charges deliver good value for customers
Posted on February 27, 2013 | No CommentsThe average household water charge in Scotland is now £54 pounds a year less than the average in England and Wales. The change from an average of £52 less last year is backed by one […]Continue Reading...
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![Highlands & Islands (Labour) MSP David Stewart has called on the Scottish Government to look again at the introduction of an increase in speed limit for HGV’s on single carriageways […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2011/01/David-Stewart-MSP-Hebrides--115x115.jpg "Highland Road Safety campaigner secures debate in Parliament on speed limits for HGV’s")
Highland Road Safety campaigner secures debate in Parliament on speed limits for HGV’s
Posted on February 22, 2013 | No CommentsHighlands & Islands (Labour) MSP David Stewart has called on the Scottish Government to look again at the introduction of an increase in speed limit for HGV’s on single carriageways […]Continue Reading...
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![Harris Tweed Hebrides have strengthened their management team with the recruitment of Margaret A. MacLeod who was previously head of regional development with HIE in Stornoway. Margaret joins the Shawbost-based […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Harris-Tweed-Hebrides-Today-115x115.jpg "HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES ADD TO MANAGEMENT TEAM")
HARRIS TWEED HEBRIDES ADD TO MANAGEMENT TEAM
Posted on February 20, 2013 | No CommentsHarris Tweed Hebrides have strengthened their management team with the recruitment of Margaret A. MacLeod who was previously head of regional development with HIE in Stornoway. Margaret joins the Shawbost-based […]Continue Reading...
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![People with a range of different neurological conditions – and their carers – have the chance to get involved in planning and improving their neurological health services thanks to free […]](../../../../wp-content/uploads/2010/08/NHS-Western-Isles-Hebrides-.jpg "Neurological Voices Training gives people a voice in improving neurological health services")
Neurological Voices Training gives people a voice in improving neurological health services
Posted on February 19, 2013 | No CommentsPeople with a range of different neurological conditions – and their carers – have the chance to get involved in planning and improving their neurological health services thanks to free […]Continue Reading...