Archive for March 2023

Filter for: South Uist, Eriskay and Benbecula

  • Ferry Capacity

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is disappointed at the handling of the extended closure of Uig Pier which will now remain closed for a further 10 days due to overruns with the critical works programme that have been blamed on poor weather throughout the planned 8-week closure period.

     
  • Social Isolation and Loneliness Fund launched

    Support for community groups bringing people and communities together to tackle isolation has been launched today.

     
  • Roads Friday, 10 March

    Wintry conditions forecast for Western Isles. Gritters deployed treating Priority 1,2,3 & 4 roads in Lewis & Harris, Priority 1,2 & 3 roads in Uist & Barra and Priority 1 & 3 in Benbecula.  Plese drive to the conditions.

     
  • Deadline for Crown Estate Funding

    Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is reminding Community Groups that the deadline for applications to the Crown Estate Revenues Fund (CERF) is  noon on Friday 31st March 2023. Image, twitter

     
  • Second Metagama Event - Spòrsnis

    Sgoil Lionail and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar's Department of Education, Skills and Children's Services are delighted to announce the second in a series of events to commemorate one hundred years since the Metagama sailed from Stornoway on the 21st of April 1923.