The Comhairle's Environmental Health team has been notified that the raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins at Loch Roag: Miavaig have returned to safe levels.
Education Scotland has, today, published reports of inspections carried out in recent months at Sir E Scott School, Tarbert and Sgoil an t-Òib, Leverburgh.
Cllr Dr Frances Murray, Chair of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Community Safety Board, presented Christopher Mclachlan, owner of Beckett and Sons, and his staff with Food Standards Scotland Eat Safe Awards on Wednesday 13 August.
VJ Day will be marked with a flag raising ceremony on Thursday 14 August at 6pm at Perceval Square, Stornoway, and a flag lowering ceremony and short service on Friday 15 August 2025 at 6pm at Perceval Square, Stornoway. Flag raising ceremonies will also take place in Tarbert, Balivanich and Castlebay.
Today is results day for students across the country that undertook national qualifications through the Scottish Qualifications Authority in 2025, including pupils from schools across the Western Isles.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is urging haulage companies across the Western Isles to explore the HGV Market Resilience Fund. The fund aims to accelerate the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) throughout Scotland.
The Comhairle's Environmental Health team has been notified that there are raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Carloway.
First Minister John Swinney MSP has confirmed the continuation of Road Equivalent Tariff (RET), giving reassurance for both island residents and visitors.
