Author: Susan McGrath

Ghabh a’ chuairt dheireannach de Dheasbad Nàiseanta nan Àrd-sgoiltean Ghàidhlig 2024 àite air Diardaoin 28mh Samhain aig Pàrlamaid na h-Alba.  B’ iad na sgiobaidhean a bha a’ gabhail pàirt Àrd-sgoil Ghàidhlig Ghlaschu agus Àrd-sgoil Phort Rìgh agus iad a’ deasbad air a chuspair ‘S e AI a shàbhalas a’ Ghàidhlig’.   Bha Seòmar Comataidh a h-aon…

The final of the National Gaelic Secondary Schools Debate 2024 took place on Thursday 28th November at the Scottish Parliament. The participating teams, Glasgow Gaelic School and Portree High School debated on the topic ‘AI will save the Gaelic language’.  Committee Room One at the Parliament was packed and the audience was treated to a…

The deadline for submissions of completed application forms to the Stornoway Welfare Fund has been extended to Monday 2 December. To request an application form or for further information please email mmacaulay@cne-siar.gov.uk or telephone 01851 822613. The Stornoway Welfare Fund was established as an amalgamation of three existing trusts Dr J L Robertson’s Bequest, Provost’s Coal Fund…

The Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership (OHCPP) and its Anti-Poverty Sub-group Partners are engaging in a Winter Campaign against Poverty to help raise awareness of a range of financial and other interventions that are available to help reduce the cost-of-living effects over this Winter period. The Anti-Poverty Group has developed a dedicated webpage to highlight support…

Following last week’s UK Budget announcement Cllr Paul Steele, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has supported COSLA’s call for UK and Scottish Governments to direct a fair share of additional funding to Councils. Last week the Chancellor announced the largest real-terms Financial Settlement for the Scottish Government since devolution with the award of an…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has confirmed details of Remembrance Day services in Stornoway on Sunday 10 November 2024. Services at all churches will commence at 10.50am on Sunday 10 November. Those organisations attending and members of the public should assemble at their respective churches at 10.45am. Following the church services, the uniformed organisations plus associations…

Comahirle nan Eilean Siar has launched this year’s winter safety Initiative Cùm sàbhailte, cùm gu math sa Gheamhradh seo! Keep Safe, Keep Well this Winter! The over-arching theme of this year’s campaign is one of looking out for vulnerable neighbours. Topics covered include general winter health advice, fire prevention, safety measures to adopt when venturing outside,…

The prevailing weather forecast, along with very high tides means that flooding from the sea is expected across the Western Isles Today (18 October). SEPA has issued flood warnings for eight locations across the western Isles that can be viewed on their website. Baleshare Causeway North Uist has been closed by Police Scotland. SEPA has…

To mark Challenge Poverty Week and World Mental Health Day Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Adult Learning team joined NHS Western Isles Health Promotion and local organisations on 10 October for a community event in Stornoway Town Hall. The event was scheduled to take place during Challenge Poverty Week, which is an annual event organised by…

The swimming pool at Ionad Spòrs Leòdhais in Stornoway remains closed as a result of damaged floor tiles. Following the successful draining of the pool, contractors began interior work early this week and the tile replacement work is now nearing completion. The adhesive and grout used on the new tiles will require 7 days to…