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16/09/2025

Have you had a planning application for a turbine in Uist rejected?
Contact us to let us know about your experience - [email protected]

10/09/2025

It's Su***de Prevention Day today 10 September.

Below, Tagsa Uibhist have put together a list of resources you can access and people you can talk to.

Caraidean Uibhist, based in the UCVO building, also have staff trained to assist you and direct you to help if you feel you need it.

Please make use of these local resources and know that you are never alone.

Breathing Space is a free, confidential phone and web based service for people in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

10/09/2025

Friday the 19th of September is National Playlist Day!
Music can be a lifeline for people living with dementia so working with a meaningful, personalised playlist for life can bring huge benefits and joy.

To find out more about this, you are welcome to come and celebrate National Playlist Day with Rosie from Tagsa Uibhist and Mags from Caraidean Uibhist SCIO from 12-2 at the UCVO building with a buffet and tea/coffee being served - we hope to see you there on Friday the 19th of September!

09/09/2025

September 2025 issue out now!

Pick up a copy in shops across Uist or find it on our website now!

28/08/2025

Survey Time- Have your say on the Sound of Barra Ferry Service

To support the development of its Islands Connectivity Plan, Transport Scotland is undertaking research to inform the future level of service provision on Clyde and Hebrides across Sound of Barra.

This survey will be used to collect information on how the route is used and to gather views on the impacts of the options around future services.

Please complete the survey via the link: https://f.mtr.cool/pzbrtwlxdy

This survey is being carried out by Transport Scotland and all information gathered will only be used for the purposes of this research.

25/08/2025

Calling all crofters in Uist!

Have you been asking yourself:-

🗨️How can I make my croft more sustainable:- economically & environmentally?
🗨️What resources are available to support me?

Answers to these and other questions in our intensive, in-person, interactive two day training course.
Suitable for new entrant and experienced crofters!

⭐See ticket link in the comments for more details about the programme⭐

20/08/2025

The Hebridean Wind Rush - A growth opportunity for global corporations but not community owned energy?

A really informative look into the present and future of community owned energy projects in Lewis by Fios, as part of The Power Shift project with The Scottish Beacon.

We are also looking into the challenges faced by community energy projects in Uist and impact of renewable energy production on the island. Get in touch if you would like to discuss the impact that renewable energy projects have on you and your community - [email protected].

The North Lewis Newspaper

19/08/2025

Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig airson Buill ùr a chur an dreuchd.

🗓Feumaidh iarrtasan a bhith air an cuir a-steach ro 17:00 air 10 Sultain 2025.
ℹLorgar barrachd fiosrachaidh mun obair agus mun phròiseas tagraidh an seo📲👇
https://bit.ly/Cathraiche-Buill_09-25

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Bòrd na Gàidhlig are looking to appoint new Board Members.

🗓Completed applications must be submitted by 17:00 on 10 September 2025.
ℹMore information about the role and the application process can be found through the link above📲👆

07/08/2025

🎶 O seinnidh mi dàn do dh'eilean mo ghràidh... 🎶

Cà bi sinn Dihaoine an 15mh gus an EP againn a chur air bhog ach.... UIBHIST!

// We're delighted to be hosting our EP launch in no other than Shona's local hall, Ceann na h-Àirigh in Grimsay!

⏰ 7:30pm
💸 £15/£10 for U18s & students

Tickets for this one have been selling quick, so make sure that you book ahead to avoid any disappointment ✨ 🎫

LINK IN COMMENTS

31/07/2025

18/07/2025

🚍 Important Travel Update for EDF Festival Attendees – CalMac Mallaig–Oban Bus Service 🚢

Sunday 27 & Monday 28 July

To support customers attending Eilean Dorcha Festival, and due to ongoing vessel disruptions, CalMac is arranging a bus service between Mallaig and Oban on:

📅 Sunday 27 July
📅 Monday 28 July

This bus is intended for foot passengers who left their vehicles in Oban when travelling out to Lochboisdale.

➡️ If you require this service, please contact the Mallaig Port Office as soon as possible:

📞 01687 310240 (Option 2)

🕓 Deadline to request the bus is Thursday 24 July – if there are no confirmed requests by then, the service will not operate.

Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you enjoy the festival safely and smoothly! 🎶

Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac Ferries)

15/07/2025

GOLD ALERT 🥇

An incredible performance from Benbecula’s Amie Ringstead in the Women’s Javelin event this evening, winning a first gold for team Western Isles at the 2025 Island Games!

Huge congratulations to you Amie, we’re all so proud of you!

WIIGA Athletics