News

  • A Community Remembers

    13 November 2017

    Preparations are continuing for a series of events for the Iolaire Centenary Commemoration in the Western Isles.

    201 island sailors, returning from the First World War, lost their lives in the early hours of the first of January 1919 when the Iolaire sank after running aground on the rocks off Holm on the east coast of Lewis. It remains the worst maritime disaster during peacetime in the UK. Image © BBC

     

  • Young Scot Western Isles

    9 November 2017

    Young Scot Western Isles are looking for business suport to offer discounts, or one off experiences, to local young people to help celebrate 2018 being the Year of the Young Person! Image © young.scot

     

  • New Sewing Class

    9 November 2017

    We have a new Basic Sewing Class starting next week…perfect for anyone wanting to run up a new piece of party wear for the festive season!  Details below - pre-registration required. Image © Holm Sown

     

  • Sgiobaidhean Iar-Chuairt Deireannach Deasbad Naiseanta Gàidhlig 2017 Air An Ainmeachadh/Semi Finalists Announced For The 2017 National Gaelic Schools’ Debate Competition

    9 November 2017

    B' ann aig e-Sgoil ann an Steòrnabhagh a ghabh a' chiad agus an dàrna cuairt de Dheasbad Nàiseanta nan Sgoiltean àite air Dimàirt agus Diciadain an t-seachdain-sa. The e-Sgoil 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 7th and 8th of November. Image © embroideryfonts

     

  • Badminton Scotland Coaching Course

    9 November 2017

    Sport and Health in partnership with Badminton Scotland are organising a Badminton Basics coaching course on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th November from 6-9pm on both nights, in the Lewis Sports Centre. The cost is £30. Image © kingkalli