Outer Hebrides

Ord House receives 5 stars

16/04/2008
Ord House on the west coast of the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye has been awarded five stars following an assessment under Visit Scotland's Quality Assurance Scheme.   More...

ASSC embrace the future

16/04/2008
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC)has just launched a new consumer marketing website to welcome visitors to Scotland and promote the freedom, independence and authenticity of self-catering holidays with a new look brand for the start of the 2008 season.    More...

Five magical journeys unveiled

16/04/2008
A series of five new journeys into the heart of the Gaelic world have been launched.    More...

Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service

16/04/2008
Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service now employs a Bi-Lingual Community Safety Advocate. One of the main aspects of this role is to promote fire safety in the workplace and homes of migrant workers.
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Cast your vote for your favourite picnic spot

16/04/2008
Scottish people with a passion for picnics are being encouraged to vote for their favourite picnic spot in this year’s Warburtons Picnic Awards.

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Kilda Cruises scoops top Who Cares Wins award

16/04/2008
The 2008 Who Cares Wins Awards were held yesterday on the 26th March, celebrating the very best in the service sector throughout the Outer Hebrides and recognise the businesses who have achieved Hospitality Assured in the past year.    More...

Visitscotland.com seminars

16/04/2008
James Kennedy from VisitScotland.com will be touring the Outer Hebrides between 29th April - 1st May to showcase the new www.visitscotland.com website and Web in a Box, giving all Tourism businesses in the region an opportunity to find out how best to maximise their listing and increase the number of visitors to their business.

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The lure of Harris proves too much to resist

16/04/2008
Thousands of potential visitors from North America have been given the chance to ‘win a Scottish island’ as part of VisitScotland’s Scotland in Toronto and Scotland Week celebrations.

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