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 year history. […]
Western Isles
Benbecula school pupils raise £800 for charity
Pupils in Sgoil Lionacleit in Benbecula have raised £800 for the charity Mary’s Meals which aims to provide a meal during the school day for […]
Trading Standards Warn of Computer Scam
Trading Standards Officers at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are warning householders to be vigilant of callers claiming to be from Microsoft, or other Computer firms, […]
The Scottish Salmon company unveils expansion plans
The Scottish Salmon Company has unveiled plans to create over 100 jobs across the West Coast and islands of Scotland within the next five years. […]
Western Isles MP welcomes movement on 6 metre vans from Scottish government
Western Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil has today received news from the Transport Department of the Scottish Government stating they will accede to Mr MacNeil’s […]
Strong showing for Western Isles secondary schools in FilmG nominations
There has been a strong showing for secondary schools in the Westerns Isles in the recently-announced shortlists for MG Alba’s FilmG awards. Sgoil a’ Bhac, […]
Western Isles MSP makes case for Island fire stations
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today written to the Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service Chief Fire Officer, Mr Trevor Johnson, regarding ongoing […]
Have your say about Lewis and Harris auction mart
After a very busy sale season in 2011, Lewis and Harris Auction Mart in Stornoway is, for the first time, conducting a survey of the […]
Allan to restate opposition to Barra Sac in parliamentry deabate
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, will be taking part in the Members Debate in the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday about the Marine SAC designations in […]
Sgoil nan Loch to hold Gaelic Medium Education Information Afternoon
A Gaelic Medium Education information afternoon is to be held in Sgoil nan Loch on Wednesday the 8th of February, from 1.45pm until 3.00pm. Sgoil nan Lochare inviting […]
Western Isles MP contacts health board on behalf of MS patients
Western Isles MP, Angus Brendan MacNeil, has today contacted NHS Western Isles regarding the appointment of a dedicated MS Nurse for the Western Isles. Angus […]
Western Isles MSP calls for action to halt ferry fare increases
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed confirmation from Transport Minister, Keith Brown, that small commercial vehicles up to 6 metres in length will be […]
Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RET
After the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a group of local hauliers […]
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestone
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP’s 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in party membership in the […]
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of Conservation
On February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra will be heard in […]
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversary
The university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it’s first anniversary, since attaining full university status on febuary the 1st 2011 the organisation which includes […]
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport minister
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport Minister, Keith Brown, and representatives of hauliers and […]
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount scheme
Highlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air Discount Scheme by excluding business, […]
Progress on sheep identification
THE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID (electronic identification). Rural Affairs Secretary Richard […]
Loganair’s 50th Anniversary
Loganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as “Scotland’s Airline”. Chairman Scott Grier was joined by Glasgow Airport […]