News (2018)

The 100th anniversary of the Iolaire tragedy will be remembered in a special commemorative shinty match on the 1st of January 2019. Kinlochshiel Shinty Club will be the opposition as Camanachd Leodhais…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and partners have secured a Skills Development Scotland contract to the value of £570K to support the delivery of Foundation Apprenticeships for the 2019/20 academic year and…

The Town Hall building in Stornoway was the setting for the first two rounds of the National Gaelic Schools’ Debate which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday the 6^th and 7^th of November.  The judges; …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated The Eilean Dorcha Festival on its continued success after a new report detailed the significant economic impact of the festival to the local economy.

The 2018 National Gaelic Schools Debate competition will be available live online from 1pm tomorrow, Tuesday 6th November, through the Debate Facebook page.

As part of the Dìleab (Legacy) project, all schools in the Western Isles will be gifted a signed copy of the new Acair publication, The Darkest Hour, which is the most comprehensive account to date of…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is hosting Community Engagement Events throughout November focussing on a radical programme of Service Redesign.

Local Authorities across Scotland are faced with significant …

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has welcomed a series of recommendations made by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services as part of a pre-budget scrutiny.

This year, Stornoway Library will join thousands in celebrating the popularity and power of games and play. During International Games Week (4 to 10 November) the library will offer special gaming programs…

A reminder that the public will be able to reserve tickets for “The Nicolson Institute presents Dìleab – The Iolaire Remembered”, from 9am on Monday 29th October 2018.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has congratulated The Hebridean Celtic Festival on its continued success after a new report detailed the significant economic impact of the festival to the local economy.

It’s that time of year again when the dark nights are closing in and the heating has to be boosted. Hebrides Energy is reminding local households that there is still an opportunity to switch to its fixed…