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Nicolson Institute Inspection Report Published
Education Scotland has published its report of the October 2023 inspection of the Nicolson Institute. In developing the report Education Scotland inspectors engaged directly with the rector, pupils, parents/ carers, and staff. The report highlights several areas where the school is performing well, but also identifies key areas in need of development and focused improvement.…
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NTM 004 – Spiorad na Mara Windfarm/Floating LiDAR and Wave Buoy update
Metocean equipment was deployed within the proposed Spiorad na Marawind project array area during October 2023. This included one floating LiDAR (FLIDAR) buoy, which is scheduled to remain on site for a period of 24 months, and two Datawell Waverider buoys.The equipment has been successfully serviced after recent storm damage to a seabed mooring. The…
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NTM 003 – Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm
The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is scheduled to deploy a Passive Acoustic Monitoring Device (PAM) on behalf of Spiorad na Mara Ltd. The PAM will be deployed on site over a period of 12 months within the Spiorad na Mara offshore wind farm site. Positions of equipment can be seen in Figure 1…
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£100k Research Project
To Explore Agricultural Policy Impacts on Island Communities Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes. Led by Steven Thomson, Professor in Agricultural Economics and Policy at SRUC, the…
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Former Comhairle Convener Receives OBE
Former Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Norman ‘Dokus’ Macdonald has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours List. Mr Macdonald, who also worked for the Comhairle as a Community Education Officer, has been recognised for his outstanding contributions to the community of Uig and the Western Isles as a whole. Mr Macdonald…
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Disposal of Single-Use Vapes
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding members of the public to dispose of old electronic items including single-use vapes at dedicated recycling points. The incorrect disposal of old electronic items, especially high numbers of single-use vapes, is becoming a severe problem, with batteries and battery-operated devices now a leading cause of fires in waste collection…
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Barra and Vatersay Campus Meeting
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Leader and Chief Executive met with Jenny Gilruth MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, and Alasdair Allan MSP yesterday to discuss the future of the project to deliver improved facilities to Barra and Vatersay. The Comhairle is committed to delivering the education, leisure and social care aspects of the project…
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Santa’s Grotto Raises Money for Local Charity
Pointers Lewis and Harris has thanked all who attended their Santa’s Grotto on 28 November. The Grotto at the Pointers Youth Centre was well attended by families as part of this year’s Christmas Lights event. The Grotto was designed and created by Pointers’ Young Carers Group with support from Eleanor at An Lanntair. Visitors to…
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Ionad Spòrs Eilean Na Hearadh
Holiday Opening Times Saturday 23 December 2023 11:00 – 16:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 11:00 – 15:00 (Public Swimming) 15:00 – 16:00 (Over 16’s Swimming) Sunday 24 December – Tuesday 26 December – CLOSED Wednesday 27 December – Friday 29 December 2023 15:00 – 20:00 (Gym / Fitness Suite) 15:00 – 19:00 (Public Swimming) 19:00…
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Comhairle Heritage Service: Temporary Changes to Museum Opening Hours and Archive Services
Museum nan Eilean at both Stornoway and Lionacleit will operate on trialled reduced opening hours during the low season. This reduction in opening hours will allow for staff to focus on the rebuilding of systems following the cyber-attack on 7 November. From January, Museum nan Eilean at Stornoway will be open from 1-4pm on Thursdays,…
