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The Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust (SSPDT) support Piping in schools throughout Scotland with help towards tuition costs, loans of instruments, grants to help purchase equipment etc.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting all expressions of interest within the Western Isles in relation to surplus unscreened topsoil arising from the Goathill development, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. 

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On Thursday 6 May residents in the Highlands & Western Isles can have their say on who represents them in the Scottish Parliament.

In order to vote in the election, residents must be on the electoral…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar would like to wish local swimmer Kara Hanlon all the best in her upcoming Olympic Trials. Kara will attend The British Swimming Selection Trials in London on 14th – 18th April…

Compulsory housing measures for poultry and captive birds are set to be lifted at the end of this month, the Chief Veterinary Officers from Scotland, England and Wales have announced .The risk of incursion…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar welcomes the release of the findings of Strathclyde University who have assessed the suitability of the Catamaran identified by the Mull and Iona Ferry Committee for service …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is deeply disappointed at the news that Calmac Ferries Limited have discontinued four call centre roles.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is inviting initial expressions of interest from local crofters / producers in relation to a seasonal grazings let at Scolpaig Farm, Isle of North Uist, HS6 5DH.  Preference …

Preliminary activity has commenced in preparation for construction work to start on the new Bernera Bridge crossing.

Electors in the Western Isles who plan to vote by post in the Scottish Parliament Election on Thursday 6 May 2021 are encouraged to register as soon as possible by filling in the postal application form…

Growth deal signed for Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides will release total investment of £335 million.

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar is delighted to announce that the Lewis and Harris Youth Concert Band will be going live on the Comhairle Facebook page at 8pm on Saturday the 20th of March.

The band were due…