News

Local employers gathered in the Nicolson Institute this month for a Gaelic Careers event organised by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Developing the Young Workforce Outer Hebrides.

Update regarding the dangers of Bungee Cord ties being used on bins

On Wednesday 26 February service operator Hebridean Air Services, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Highlands and Islands Airports Limited hosted guests at Benbecula and Stornoway Airports as part of trials of a potential new aircraft for the Benbecula to Stornoway route.

Western Isles Libraries is hosting an Islands Literacy Symposium with Scotland’s Makar, Peter Mackay.

Adam Keltie from North Uist shares how GME is important to him and his family.

Hear from Margaret on her experience with Gaelic Medium Education.

The Western Isles Library Service is delighted to confirm Finlay MacLennan as Senior Librarian, Gaelic and Outreach.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s budget for 2025/26 was approved by Members at a meeting of the Comhairle on 25 February.

Hear from Cinzia on her experience with bilingualism and Gaelic Medium Education.

Captain Toothpaste, the much-loved mascot of the NHS Western Isles Childsmile team, has been expanding his skills not just in oral hygiene education but in Gaelic too!