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2014-05-17 - Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Directors Election Candidates by Storas Uibhist

The closing date for Directors nominations for Sealladh na Beinne Mòire, the community company that owns the South Uist Estate, has now passed and five candidates have put themselves forward for elec... more

2014-05-14 - Bootcamp & BBQ with Jamie Tulloch and Storas Uibhist by Storas Uibhist

Saturday 28th June, Grograrry Lodge Bootcamp: 10 - 2pm BBQ 2- 4pm Cost: £25 per person Included on the day: - Talks on fitness - Nutrition & lifestyle - Fitness Session [all levels ... more

2014-04-28 - Guided tour of the Lochboisdale Harbour development site by Storas Uibhist

You are invited to join LDL for a tour of the Lochboisdale Harbour development site. You will be taken out to Rubha Bhuailt and Gasaigh, given a chance to look around & an update on the project. To... more

2014-03-31 - Uist Wholefoods Co-Operative by Kate Dawson

In 2000, a group of people resident in Benbecula and the Uists decided to club together to order from Highland Wholefoods. The range of wholefoods in local shops was limited, and for people who wanted... more

2014-03-05 - Archive Photographs of South Uist & Eriskay by Shona Grant

As the saying goes "A picture is worth a thousand words", and that seems to be the case with the newly accessible collection of Dr Kenneth Robertson’s archive of photographs through a website and on... more

2013-11-14 - Lochboisdale welcomes the Mallaig Ferry by Stòras Uibhist

In association with Lochboisdale Hotel and support from Caledonian MacBrayne, join us to celebrate the MV Lord of the Isles arrival, marking the historic start of the new Lochboisdale / Mallaig route,... more

2013-10-08 - Momentous Milestone for the Lochboisdale Regeneration Project by Stòras Uibhist

A major milestone in the Lochboisdale Port of Entry Regeneration project has been reached. The causeway from Rhubha Bhuailt now stretches to Gasay Island and can be crossed at low water. Project contr... more

2013-10-04 - More Winter Sailings for Castlebay and Lochboisdale by Stòras Uibhist

On Tuesday evening CalMac representatives met with South Uist community representatives, during a short stopover in Lochboisdale. Local councillor Ronnie MacKinnon, Lochboisdale Community Councill... more

2013-08-21 - Askernish Open Weekend by Askernish Golf Club

Askernish Open Weekend 23rd - 25th August. Friday 23rd August - MacKenzie & Ebert Quaich 18 hole stableford Saturday 24th August - Askernish Open. 18 Hole strokeplay and also the Uist Shoppin... more

2013-07-01 - New Chairman For Stòras Uibhist by Stòras Uibhist

Following the 2013 Stòras Uibhist AGM on June 27th, the Board of Directors has appointed a new Chairman and Vice-Chair. John MacMillan, who was previously vice-Chairman and also Chairman of Lochbo... more

2013-06-28 - A chemist's shop for Benbecula? by Dr Kate Dawson

There has been a local consultation run by a small company who intend to submit an application to the health board to open a pharmacy in Balivanich. This has had some local support, partly as there is... more

2013-06-21 - Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Directors Election Results by Stòras Uibhist

Increased Turnout in Sealladh na Beinne Mòire Directors Election The 2013 election for four Directors of Stòras Uibhist closed on Thursday June 20th. Nine candidates stood for election: Neil C... more

2013-06-11 - Loch Carnan Community Windfarm Operating at Full Capacity by Stòras Uibhist

SSE has completed the installation and commissioning of all their equipment for the Loch Carnan Community Windfarm and the turbines are now operating at their full capacity. The turbines, which had... more

2013-06-01 - Storas Activity Weekends by Storas Uibhist

June Activity Weekends Friday 21st of June - Photography with Tommy MacDonald Meet at Storas Uibhist Car Park at 9am £10pp (£5 under 17 years) Saturday 22nd of June – Bird Watching wit... more

2012-09-13 - Clan Erects a Memorial Cairn at 'Baile nam Bàrd' by Clan Currie Society

Clan Currie Symposium Sheds Light on the MacMhuirich Bards of South Uist Members of the Clan Currie from around the world gathered on the Scottish island of South Uist to attend an important sympos... more

2012-09-12 - Come and learn with the National Youth Pipe Band
of Scotland. by

The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland is pleased to announce its outreach programme is coming to the Outer Hebrides this Autumn. Bringing its young members to both Stornoway and South Uist to condu... more

2012-08-01 - www.hebridespeople.com site launch by Bill Lawson

It's official! After a trial period of a few weeks, the new emigrant website www.hebridespeople.com was formal... more

2012-07-10 - An Lòchran Summer Newsletter by An Lòchran

[English version is posted below]

BLASADAN BHÙITHTEAN-OBRACH

Aig àm Fèis Taobh Siar Ghlaschu, chuir An Lòchran ceithir diofar sheiseanan de bhùithtean-obrach air adhart airson blas... more

2012-07-07 - Clan Currie Gathering to be Held in South Uist by The Clan Currie Society

Clansfolk to erect a memorial cairn at "Baile nam Bàrd" An important symposium on the history and literary heritage of the MacMhuirich bardic dynasty takes place in South Uist on ... more

2012-07-06 - Wildlife artist unveils solar energy masterpiece by Beattie Communications

A wildlife artist has given back to the environment he captures in his art work - by powering his studio with cutting-edge renewable energy. Renowned artist Bill Neill, who has lived on South Uist... more

2012-07-05 - The Taste of the Isles - 7th of July by Sustainable Uist

The Taste of the Isles food event is being held inside Balivanich hall on Saturday the 7th of July between 10.30am and 4.30pm and is free and open to anyone to come along. If you would like a cha... more

2012-07-05 - The Benbecula Fun-Day - Saturday 7th of July by Sustainable Uist

The Benbecula Fun-Day is taking place on Saturday the 7th of July in and around the parks in Winfeild Way, Balivanich on the same day but starting at 12pm and running until 4.30. There will be a boun... more

2012-03-10 - Tin Tin - Benbecula Community Association by

BENBECULA COMMUNITY CINEMA PRESENTS THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN (THE SECRET OF THE UNICORN) (Not available for sale or rental until 19th ... more

2011-11-24 - Uist Digitisation Centre by Uist Digitisation Centre

The Uist Digitisation Centre evolved out of the Tobar an Dualchais project, www.tobarandualchais.co.uk, which was set up to digitise, catalogue and make available on-line more than 12,000 hours of rec... more

2011-11-24 - Benbecula Community Association by

Benbecula community association presents... a series of short films. BALIVANICH HALL Sunday 27th November 2011 4pm til 5pm Entry £3 All welcome Screen HI<... more

2011-10-27 - Harry Potter Double Bill by Benbecula Cinema Association

PARTS ONE AND TWO BACK TO BACK! BALIVANICH HALL SATURDAY 5th NOV 2011 HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS (PART ONE) ... more

2011-10-05 - Kung Fu Panda 2 + Siubhlachan by Benbecula Community Association Cinema

Kung Fu Panda 2 will be shown on Saturday 8th October, 6pm for 6.30pm and the running time is 96 mins. (Not available for sale or rental until 14th Nov). We will also be showing

2011-09-25 - Update from the Bingo fundraiser by Kate Dawson

This is a huge thank you to everyone who supported the fundraising prize bingo on Saturday night. We raised over £900, which will all go towards improving the pitch at Iochdar Hall. So many people le... more

2011-09-23 - Fundraising Bingo -Talla an Iochdair - Great prizes by Talla an Iochdair

There is a fundraising bingo on Saturday the 24th September at 8pm in Talla an Iochdair. All funds raised will go towards a new pitch at the hall, a proper home ground for the astonishing Iochdar S... more

2011-09-22 - Save Southend Community Hall by Marie Campbell, Community Co-ordinator

Southend Community Hall is a registered charity (SC000421) whose objects are to benefit our residents' health and education, provide a meeting place for recreation and social activities, and foster co... more

2011-09-20 - Blasda - Sustainable Uist by Sustainable Uist

The Blasda food weekend held by Sustainable Uist in Lochmaddy on Saturday 3rd September and Daliburgh on Sunday 4th September was a great success. Over 600 visitors attended to enjoy the tasting tabl... more

2011-09-09 - Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides by Benbecula Cinema Association Cinema

This Saturday (10th September) in Balivanich Hall at 6.30 for 7pm Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides has not yet been released on DVD so if you have not yet seen it in the cinema, this is yo... more

2011-08-29 - Uist Community Radio meeting by Sustainable Uist

Just to remind you that the Uist Community Radio meeting is being held in Balivanich Hall this Wed (31st August 2011 at 7:30pm). Please come along if you have an interest in any aspect of the proj... more

2011-08-24 - Ceòlas Gaelic Centre Design Workshop by southuist.com

28th and Monday 29th August South Uist, 6-8pm As reported in Am Pàipear earlier this month, Dunira Strategy and Benjamin Tindall Architects will be holding an OPEN workshop for Ceòlas over two... more

2011-08-23 - Tomorrow, When The War Began - Film by Benbecula Community Association Cinema

Benbecula Community Association Cinema presents - Tomorrow, When The War Began. The film follows the journey of eight high school friends in a remote country town whose lives are suddenly and viole... more

2011-08-04 - Sustainable Uist food event by Sustainable Uist

Sustainable Uist and the Uist Wholefood Co-op have come together to create a local food event as part of the Blasda project. The idea is to promote the wealth of fantastic produce available locally a... more

2011-01-10 - Screen Machine in Uist by

The Screen Machine will be screening the following blockbuster movies in Daliburgh over the next few days. Wed 12th Jan, Borrodale Hotel, Daliburgh- 5pm Harry Potter (12A), 8.30pm... more

2010-02-18 - Genes Reunited by

Genes Reunited helps people find living relations and takes them back in time to discover their family history, by offering: • An unrivalled, easy-to-use family tree builder • 650 million names ... more

2008-06-13 - Am Pàipear Spearheads Rural Fuel Campaign by Am Pàipear

Am Pàipear, the community newspaper of the Uists in the Outer Hebrides have launched a campaign on behalf of its readers and the wider community to demand the UK Government take action to reduce the ... more

2008-06-02 - Nunton Steadings: Summer menu by Nunton Steadings

Today we launched our new summer menu at the Steadings. Let us tempt you with our salads, tartlets and special Steadings sandwiches. There is also a great selection of cakes and sweets some served wit... more

"Cha roch the 's an taighe nuair a bha ciall ga roinn - You were not at home when sense was being divided", - T.D MacDonald

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