July 2017

Museum nan Eilean will be closed to the public tomorrow (Tuesday 1 August) and possibly Wednesday, due to an issue with the fire alarm system.

The system is being repaired.

All other facilities within…

Plans are being developed by the Stornoway Port Authority, CalMac and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to reduce congestion on Shell Street at the entrance to Stornoway ferry terminal.

The introduction of the…

Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified that the high levels of shellfish toxins identified in Seilebost Sands in Harris on 17 July 2017 have returned to safe levels.…

Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified that the high levels of shellfish toxins identified in Loch Seaforth, East Loch Tarbert and  Loch Stockinish in Harris on…

The Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has paid tribute to former Councillor Donald Maclean who has passed away at the age of 85.

Recent samples taken at Loch a Bhaile, Shawbost Isle of Lewis have indicated the presence of blue-green algae.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is conducting a survey to gather views regarding the provision of play parks across the Western Isles...

Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in Seilebost Sands in Harris

Eating shellfish such as cockles, mussels or razor fish from…

Recent samples taken at Loch Ereray (Eirearaigh), Brue, Isle of Lewis have indicated the presence of blue-green algae...

Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified raised levels of shellfish toxins in East Loch Roag in Lewis

Eating shellfish such as mussels, cockles, or razor fish from…