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Mapa eachdraidheil cudromach de Leòdhas air a ghlèidheadh agus air a chur gu cruth didseatach
Tha mapa de dh’oighreachd Leòdhais, aig a bheil cudromachd gun choimeas, bho na cruinneachaidhean aig Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar, air a bhith air a chur gu cruth didseatach. Bidh e ri fhaighinn air-loidhne airson a’ chiad uair, taing do mhaoineachadh bhon phròiseact ‘Capturing Memories’, agus com-pàirteachas eadar Seirbheis Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar, Seirbheis Dualchais, Leabharlann…
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Important historical map of Lewis preserved and digitised
A uniquely important estate map of Lewis, from the collections of Western Isles Libraries, has been digitised and made available online for the first time, thanks to funding from the ‘Capturing Memories’ project, and a partnership involving Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Libraries Service, Heritage Service, the National Library of Scotland and the National Library of…
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Notice to Mariners – Loch Erisort Marine Survey – Laxay to Kershader
Mariners are advised that all overwater geophysical surveys conducted by Aspect Land & Hydrographic Surveys Ltd (on behalf of SHEPD) within Loch Erisort, Isle of Lewis are now complete and the survey vessel has demobilised. For further information download the Notice to Mariners – Loch Erisort Marine Survey (Laxay to Kershader) document.
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Safe Levels of Shellfish Toxin in Loch Leurbost
Monitoring work undertaken on behalf of Food Standards Scotland has identified that the high levels of shellfish toxin identified in Loch Leurbost earlier this year have returned to safe levels. The warning against eating shellfish from this area has now been lifted.
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D-Day 80 Commemoration
The 80th anniversary of D-Day will be marked with the laying of wreaths at Perceval Square Car Park, Stornoway at 11am on Thursday 6 June The event in Stornoway will coincide with “D-Day 80” commemorations across the country. Further information and a breakdown of national events is available on the D-Day 80 website. Cllr Kenny Macleod, Convener…
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Na Hearadh By-Election Notice of Poll
Election of a Councillor: Ward 4, Na Hearadh Polling will take place between the hours of 7am and 10pm on Thursday 4 July 2024 for the election of one councillor for the electoral ward listed below, there remaining more validly nominated candidates than the number of councillors to be elected. The name, description (if any)…
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Notice of By-Election
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding the public that completed nomination forms for the Na Hearadh By-Election must be delivered to the Returning Officer by 4.00pm on Monday 3 June 2024. Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis or at the Comhairle Area Offices in Tarbert. These…
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Notice of Election
A UK Parliamentary Election to elect a Member of Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar is to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024.The Notice of Election and nomination information for prospective candidates is available on the elections page of the Comhairle website.There is a new rule that requires voters to show photo ID when they vote at…
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NTM 01/2024 Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons
NTM 01/2024 – Acarsaid Harbour Pontoons, Isle of Eriskay – 30 May 2024 Mariners are advised that a Dive Team will be carrying out inspections of the mooring system associated with the pontoon at Acarsaid, Eriskay on Thursday 30th May 2024. Please keep all vessels clear of the pontoon area and clear of all diving…
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Census Results Response
Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Cllr Donald Macsween, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Comataidh na Gàidhlig have responded to the publication of detailed census results. The results published by Scottish Government underline population decline as a key challenge across every area of the Western Isles and for the first…
