Fred Silver

Outer Hebrides

Editor at Scottish Islands Explorer

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Labour warning as 'ferry crisis is set to return'

2 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

New media reports are suggesting that MV Caledonian Isles may not return to service with CalMac Ferries in time to prevent chaos enveloping the summer ferry services again. TheScotsman newspaper said yesterday – in a premium article which cannot be read without payment – that CalMac are drawing up contingency plans in the event of a further delay to the return of the MV Caledonian Isles.
Shielings author Marc leads tour in Harris hills

2 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

Some of the riddles of the shielings will be answered in July when there will be a rare opportunity to visit one of the best preserved ‘beehive’ shielings in the Hebrides. Well-known writer Marc Calhoun from Seattle – also a regular contributor to our sister publication Scottish Islands Explorer – will be present to give a talk and lead a walk to Sròn Smearasmal in North Harris at 11am on Saturday 12 July.
Homes chief welcomes RTS u-turn

3 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

The latest u-turn on the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) cut-off – until recently due to take place next week – has been welcomed by those involved in housing provision in the Western Isles. Donna Smith, CEO of Tighean Innse Gall, said: “We welcome the recent announcement that the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) signal will now be phased out gradually. However, we urge energy suppliers to clearly communicate this process to all affected households as soon as possible.
Glasgow council faces cyberattack alert

3 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

Glasgow City Council is currently being impacted by a cyber incident which is disrupting a number of online services and which may have involved the theft of customer data, it is explaining today (Thursday June 19). Early in the morning today, the council’s ICT supplier CGI discovered malicious activity on servers managed by a third-party supplier.
' Pre-Hab classes' change lives before surgery

4 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

Local classes offered to NHS Western Isles elective patients up to 12 weeks prior to their surgery have been hailed a resounding success. The classes, for elective total hip and total knee replacement patients, are held weekly at the Lewis Sports Centre, and have had up to 14 patients attending. Those eligible are given class details at their initial meeting with their consultant.
e-Sgoil's work wins top national praise

4 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

There's been national praise for the impact of e-Sgoil, the Western Isles-based teaching and learning system first launched a decade ago as a local venture. Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland has highlighted the good work of e-Sgoil in a report on Alternative Education Provision for Children in Scotland. The national report features powerful testimony from e-Sgoil pupils and a Question & Answer session with Steven Graham, the Head of School at e-Sgoil.
Big cash boost for SY free festival group

5 days ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

To support the wide range of local outdoor community music events organised by the Stramash Stornoway Community Group, NHS Western Isles has provided a capital grant to enable the group to purchase new external PA equipment, which will also benefit local events held throughout the year. A donation of £6,600 has enabled the group to purchase a suitable replacement PA system for outdoor and indoor use, which replaces their existing 20-year-old equipment, which is now beyond economical repair.
Holiday activities programme set up

1 week ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

This summer, Galson Estate is set to be the ultimate destination for young adventurers, with an exciting calendar of activities ranging from crofting and snorkelling to creating 3D images and football skills. Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn (UOG), the organisation that manages Galson Estate on behalf of the community, will kick off the season with its annual Plòigh holiday programme, running over the first two weeks of the summer holidays.
Tighean Innse Gall Invites new members

1 week ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

Tighean Innse Gall (TIG) is encouraging individuals and organisations across the Outer Hebrides to consider becoming members ahead of its Annual General Meeting in September 2025. TIG is a registered society under the Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. It delivers housing and affordable warmth initiatives across the islands, supporting local people to live in warm, safe, and sustainable homes.
The Tumbling Souls with love letter to 1995

1 week ago | welovestornoway.com | Fred Silver

1995…It was the year Friends debuted on our TVs, Macarena became a viral sensation, Disney introduced Toy Story to the world, Windows 95 started loading and Oasis released What’s the Story, Morning Glory? Michelle Pfeiffer’s film Dangerous Minds secured a UK No.1 for Coolio’s Gangsta’s Paradise, raves were awash with glow sticks, match.com promised us love and Britpop saw Kappa, Adidas and Pulp-esque geekery define a generation of questionable fashion.

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