Category: Press Release
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£100k Research Project
To Explore Agricultural Policy Impacts on Island Communities Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes. Led by Steven Thomson, Professor in Agricultural Economics and Policy at SRUC, the…
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Former Comhairle Convener Receives OBE
Former Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Norman ‘Dokus’ Macdonald has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Macdonald, who also worked for the Comhairle as a Community Education Officer, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community of Uig and the Western Isles as a whole. Mr Macdonald…
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Disposal of Single-Use Vapes
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public to dispose of old electronic items including single-use vapes at dedicated recycling points. The incorrect disposal of old electronic items, especially high numbers of single-use vapes, is becoming a severe problem, with batteries and battery-operated devices now a leading cause of fires in waste collection…
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Barra and Vatersay Campus Meeting
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Leader and Chief Executive met with Jenny Gilruth MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and Alasdair Allan MSP yesterday to discuss the future of the project to deliver improved facilities to Barra and Vatersay. The Comhairle is committed to delivering the education, leisure and social care aspects of the project…
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Santa’s Grotto Raises Money for Local Charity
Pointers Lewis and Harris has thanked all who attended their Santa’s Grotto on 28 November. The Grotto at the Pointers Youth Centre was well attended by families as part of this year’s Christmas Lights event. The Grotto was designed and created by Pointers’ Young Carers Group with support from Eleanor at An Lanntair. Visitors to…
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Ionad Spòrs Eilean Na Hearadh
Holiday Opening Times Saturday 23 December 2023 11:00 – 16:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 11:00 – 15:00 (Public Swimming) 15:00 – 16:00 (Over 16’s Swimming) Sunday 24 December – Tuesday 26 December – CLOSED Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December 2023 15:00 – 20:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 15:00 – 19:00 (Public Swimming) 19:00…
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Comhairle Heritage Service: Temporary Changes to Museum Opening Hours and Archive Services
Museum nan Eilean at both Stornoway and Lionacleit will operate on trialled reduced opening hours during the low season. This reduction in opening hours will allow for staff to focus on the rebuilding of systems following the cyber-attack on 7 November. From January, Museum nan Eilean at Stornoway will be open from 1-4pm on Thursdays,…
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Iolaire Remembrance Service – 1 January 2024
A Remembrance Service for HMY Iolaire is planned for Monday 1 January 2024 at the Iolaire Memorial, Holm at 1.30pm. Rev James MacIver, Stornoway Free Church will conduct the service. The service will include laying of wreaths. Those attending should be aware that the Memorial is in a very exposed location and it is advised…
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Cothrom Leasachaidh do Dhaoine òga a nì Filmichean
Tha an Youth LAG, buidheann-gnìomh òg OH CLLD, a’ tabhann cothruim air leth do chuideigin fo aois 30 a tha, no a tha ag amas air a bhith, a’ dèanamh fhilmichean gu proifeiseanta. Tha iad air buidseat de £4,000 a chomharrachadh a leigeas leis an neach cheart na sgilean proifeiseanta aca a leasachadh agus cuideachd…
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Comhairle Works to Restore Priority Systems
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has identified a list of systems to be restored as a priority as the rebuild following the cyber-attack on 7 November continues. The attack has left the information stored on the Comhairle’s servers inaccessible. We are pleased to report once again that there is no indication that any of the stored…