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1 Tickets for Dìleab Concert
A reminder that the public will be able to reserve tickets for “The Nicolson Institute presents Dìleab – The Iolaire Remembered”, from 9am on Monday 29th October 2018.
2 Impact of Hebridean Celtic Festival's on Local Economy
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated The Hebridean Celtic Festival on its continued success after a new report detailed the significant economic impact of the festival to the local economy.
3 Significant Savings for Households with Storage Heaters
It’s that time of year again when the dark nights are closing in and the heating has to be boosted. Hebrides Energy is reminding local households that there is still an opportunity to switch to its fixed…
4 Tickets for Dìleab Concert
The Nicolson Institute and the Department of Education, Sport & Children’s Services are delighted to announce that the public will be able to reserve tickets for The Nicolson Institute presents Dìleab…
5 Severe Weather - Disruption to Services
Storm Callum is expected to bring high winds with gusts of up to 75mph for the Western Isles on Friday 12th October. A yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office.
6 Stornoway Aberdeen Air Service
The Comhairle has expressed dismay at the apparent discontinuation of the air service between Aberdeen and Stornoway.
7 Comhairle Meets with Scottish Government Over Transport Issues
Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, met with Michael Matheson MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity last week to discuss transport issues in the Western …
8 Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the announcement from Scottish Government awarding £243,000 from the RTIF, matching the Comhairle’s commitment to funding of up to £300,000 to develop tourism infrastructure…
9 Scottish Cup Coming to The Lewis Sports Centre!
The Scottish Football Association and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are delighted to announce that the Scottish Cup will be on display at the Lewis Sports Centre, Stornoway, on Saturday 13th October from …
10 National Gaelic Schools Debate 2018
The announcement of the preliminary rounds of the National Gaelic Schools Debate competition has been made and the 2018 competition looks set to be another excellent year!
11 Call for Cal-Mac to locate Jobs in Islands
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Chairman of Transportation has once again made a call for Cal-Mac to locate senior posts, within the ferry company, in the communities that they serve.
12 Call for New Ferries
The Chairman of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called on Transport Scotland to build two new ferries to improve capacity on west coast routes.