Category: Press Release

We currently expect that schools will be open today as the high winds recede across the islands and the Amber Weather Alert has ended. Parents should prepare, however, for the possibility of disruption or delay to school opening or transport services in some areas, especially in Harris, Uists and Barra. Any issues will be communicated…

School across the Western Isles are expected to be open as normal on Friday 19th January. There continues to be a risk of localised disruption as snow turns to rain in varying degrees across the islands. Schools will notify parents directly of any specific localised issues that may affect individual locations.

Forecasts for Friday 19th January remain too unpredictable at this time to make early decisions about school closures. Officers will assess conditions in the morning and will decide on closures as early as possible, being mindful of early departure times for some pupils. Please monitor social media and communications in the morning for the latest…

The Eishken Road is partially blocked, approximately 5 – 6 miles from the A859, as a gritter has to be recovered. The road is still passable with a 4×4 vehicle.   It is hoped the gritter will be recovered by tomorrow morning. Any updates on this situation will be provided once they are available.

Due to continued adverse weather conditions, bus services across the Western Isles are disrupted or cancelled. Could all intending passengers please note the following update to bus services: W1 Ness – normal service. W2 Westside – service to resume at 13:05 Stornoway to Carloway and 13:45 Stornoway to Shawbost. W3 – Normal service from 12:30.…

As a result of today’s adverse weather conditions and school closures, the Sports Centres in Harris, Liniclate and Castlebay are all closed today. The Lewis Sports Centre is open this morning but will close at 1pm. This means that all classes, swimming lessons, sports activities and clubs will be cancelled this evening Lionel Pool is also…

All bin collections are continuing as scheduled.  For any missed collections today (18 January 2023) due to the conditions, if they are not able to get these done tomorrow for any reason, they will be carried out on Saturday.

As a result of the adverse weather conditions and school closures the Sports Centre will be closing at 1pm today.   We have enough leisure attendants on site this morning for the swimming pool and health suite to reopen so both of these facilities are now available until 1pm. There will be a lane swim…

Due to adverse weather conditions all schools in the Western Isles are closed to pupils and staff.