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  • Notice to Mariners – Skye to South Uist Marine Surveys

    Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution (SHEPD) Skye to South Uist Marine Surveys Date of issue: 22/10/2024 This Notice to Mariners supersedes that issued on 24th September 2024. Due to altered route and survey scope the vessel turning requirements and operational corridor has been decreased in certain locations. This NtM reflects these changes. Please be advised…

  • Comhairle Calls for CMAL and CalMac Reform

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar calls for urgent reform of the system of appointments to the Boards of CMAL and Calmac following the appointment of two mainland-based Board members. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has for many years called on Government to review its approach to appointing Board Members to the Boards of Caledonian MacBrayne and Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL). …

  • Notice to Mariners – Dive works Ardrishaig Harbour

    Dive works Ardrishaig Harbour – Reference 2024/02 Location : Ardrishaig HarbourDate Start: 05/11/2024 Time Start 09:00Date Expires: 06/11/2024 Time Expires 17:00 Mariners are advised that dive works will be taking place in the harbour area from Tuesday 5th to Wednesday 6th of November.During this time, markers will be visible in the area and the pontoon…

  • Former First Minister Alex Salmond

    Flags at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Stornoway and Balivanich Offices will fly at half-mast on Tuesday 29 October and Wednesday 30 October to mark the funeral of former First Minister, Alex Salmond. Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener of Comhairle an Eilean Siar, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Alex Salmond at this time.…

  • National Gaelic Schools Debate Returns to Stornoway Next Week

    Members of the public are warmly invited to attend the first two rounds of Deasbad 2024 at An Lanntair, Stornoway, on Tuesday 5 November and Wednesday 6 November.    2024 is a special year for the Committee as it will be 25 years since the first competition took place.  The first round will commence at 1pm on…

  • Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-Sgoiltean Gàidhlig a’ tilleadh a Steòrnabhagh an ath-sheachdain

    Thèid a’ chiad dà chuairt a chumail aig An Lanntair ann an Steòrnabhagh, agus tha fàilte chridheil air a’ phoball a bhith an làthair.  ‘S e bliadhna shònraichte a th’ ann an 2024 don Chomataidh oir bidh 25 bliadhna ann bho chaidh a’ chiad fharpais a chumail.  Tòisichidh a’ chiad chuairt air 5 Samhain anns…

  • Short-term Let Licensing

    The Scottish Government’s Short-term Let Licensing Scheme came into force on 1 October 2022, meaning all hosts (existing and new) need to apply for, and obtain, a licence before they accept bookings and welcome guests. This was to ensure a mandatory set of standards that apply to all short-term lets across Scotland. Since the scheme’s introduction, the…

  • ISL Pool Reopening – Friday 25 October 2024

    Following the successful completion of water testing this week, the Swimming Pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway will re-open to the public from tomorrow morning, Friday 25 October. The pool was refilled and brought back up to temperature at the end of last week and testing began on Monday morning. Clear results have now been received,…

  • Comhairle Launches Winter Safety Initiative

    Comahirle nan Eilean Siar has launched this year’s winter safety Initiative Cùm sàbhailte, cùm gu math sa Gheamhradh seo! Keep Safe, Keep Well this Winter! The over-arching theme of this year’s campaign is one of looking out for vulnerable neighbours. Topics covered include general winter health advice, fire prevention, safety measures to adopt when venturing outside,…

  • Storm Ashley Amber Weather Warning

    The Met Office has issued an amber warning for wind covering the Western Isles from 9:00 until 23:59 on Sunday 20 October. A yellow warning for wind is in place from 00:00 until 09:00 on Monday 21 October. With high wind speeds forecast members of the public, businesses and local organisations are encouraged to take care…