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Shackleton Memorial installed with Western Isles Lottery funding
The weather was kind when a Memorial service recognizing the 33rd anniversary of the Shackleton plane crash atop Maodal, Isle of Harris, recently took place. An impressive granite plinth was commiss...
WESTSIDE PROJECTS GAIN £6,500 WESTERN ISLES LOTTERY AWARDS
Recent awards were presented by The Western Isles Lottery to grateful recipients for a variety of projects across the Westside area of Lewis. Football clubs around the islands are preparing their...
Tattoo Metagama summer extravaganza
An extravaganza of both local and international performers will entertain crowds during Tattoo Metagama week in August this year. This being organised by the Western Isles Community Society, the same ...
Fun and good company for lights switch-on
An evening of music, lights and good company brought Stornoway town centre to sparkling life for the first live Christmas lights switch-on since 2019 yesterday (Tuesday 29 November). Dancers, window d...
£3,000 LOCAL LOTTERY FUNDING for UIST RIDING SCHOOL
The Western Isles Lottery recently awarded Uist Community Riding School £3000 for the much needed renovation of their Club Room. This has allowed them to install heating, lighting, new flooring ...
WESTERN ISLES LOTTERY CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH POPPY SCOTLAND
The Western Isles Lottery are delighted to announce that Stornoway Town Hall will again be joining Poppy Scotland’s Poppy Appeal during Armistice Day and Remembrance Weekend Friday 11th November...
£2000 boost to music venture
A total of £2,000 went to the young musicians of Taigh Dhonnchaidh (Duncan’s House) in Habost, Ness for the purchase of a new performing stage, the Western Isles Lottery have announced. Th...
Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery Turns FIVE!
The Western Isles Lifestyle Lottery was launched in 2017 to help to inspire the communities of the Western Isles to come together and raise sustainable year-round funds online for the island communiti...
Top 20 Money Saving Tips
When times are tough, is it possible to save money and still be able to support your local community? Follow our top 20 money saving tips, and the answer will be ‘Yes’. Recent rises in the...
WIN A Luxury 3 Night Break
Do you want to relax, unwind and enjoy stunning views of the beautiful hills of Harris, Uig, Bernera and the world-famous Callanish Standing Stones? How about taking in the splendors from the on-site ...
