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NLB NTM11 – AIS Aid to Navigation
AIS As An Aid to Navigation – St Abb’s Head ST Abb’s Head (A2850), East Coast of ScotlandLatitude 55° 54.979’ North WGS 84 DatumLongitude 002° 08.286’ West WGS 84 Datum AIS AS AN AID TO NAVIGATION Mariners are advised that, on or about 22 OCTOBER 2024, AIS will be transmitted as an Aid to Navigation…
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Temporary ISL Pool Closure
The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway is temporarily closed until further notice as a result of damaged floor tiles. A number of tiles became loose and were detached on Monday evening and the pool was closed immediately until an assessment could be made this morning. The tiles require replacing and as such…
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Comhairle Heritage Service: Changes to Museum Opening Hours
From Tuesday 1st October, Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway will move to low season hours as usual. The museum will be open Tuesday to Saturday 1pm-4pm until after the October holidays. From the week commencing 28th October Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway will operate on reduced opening hours to allow for ongoing data recovery work. Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway…
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2024-25 YLAG Fund Launched
The Outer Hebrides Community Led Local Development Youth Local Action Group (CLLD YLAG) have launched their grant fund. A total of £10,000 is available and each applicant may apply for up to £4,000. Applications will be accepted from constituted community groups and initiatives that are based in the Outer Hebrides and demonstrate that their project…
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Maoin YLAG 2024-25 ga Chur air Bhog
Tha buidheann-gnìomh òg Leasachadh fo Stiùir na Coimhearsnachd Innse Gall (Outer Hebrides CLLD YLAG) air cuairt-maoineachaidh fhoillseachadh. Uile gu lèir, bidh £10,000 ri fhaighinn agus thathar a’ sireadh iarrtasan airson suimean suas ri £4,000. Bithear a’ gabhail ri iarrtasan bho bhuidhnean is iomairtean coimhearsnachd a tha stèidhichte anns na h-Eileanan Siar as urrainn a dhearbhadh…
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Deasbad 2024 Returns With New Major Sponsor
The Management Committee of the National Gaelic Schools Debating competition is delighted to announce a new major sponsor for the 2024 competition. The proposed Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm project, will act as the lead sponsor for Deasbad 2024. The funding which has been secured from Spiorad na Mara will allow the 2024 competition…
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Deasbad 2024 A’ Tilleadh Le Prìomh Bhiuidheann Taice Ùr
Tha Comataidh Stiùiridh Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean Gàidhlig air leth toilichte ainmeachadh prìomh bhuidheann taice ùr airson farpais 2024. Bidh Spiorad na Mara, pròiseact tuath-ghaoithe far-chosta, na phrìomh bhuidheann-urrais airson Deasbad 2024. Tha Comataidh Stiùiridh Deasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean Gàidhlig air leth toilichte ainmeachadh prìomh bhuidheann taice ùr airson farpais 2024. Bidh Spiorad na Mara,…
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Transport Chair Calls for Improved Resilience
Cllr Uisdean Robertson, Chair of the Comhairle’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has called on Highlands and Islands Airports Limited to improve the resilience of their service at Stornoway Airport. Cllr Robertson’s call follows reports of flight cancellations because of staffing challenges at the Airport. Cllr Robertson said: “I have heard reports from individuals who have…
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Stornoway Forum Agree Crown Estate Spend
On 5 September a meeting of the Stornoway Forum agreed proposals to utilise £100,000 of Crown Estate Revenue to support the uplift of Stornoway Town Centre. At the meeting it was unanimously agreed that £20,000 of the funding would go towards the cleaning up of the Town Centre. It was also agreed to explore the costs…
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Comhairle Highlights Concerns Over Crofting Law Reform Plans
At a meeting of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Sustainable Development Committee on Tuesday 24 September Comhairle Members agreed to write to Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity to express concerns over Crofting Law Reform. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar submitted a response to Scottish Government’s consultation on the matter which closed on 2 September…
