SNP joy at Crichton comments

The Western Isles Council SNP Group welcomes the late arrival of Councillor Donald Crichton in joining them fighting for the unions.

A spokesman stated " We welcome all who will join with us in fighting for working people throughout the islands and although Councillor Crichton previously voted to cut the union representation, his late conversion to the cause is encouraging."

Senior western isles councillors out of control

The Scottish Government has launched proposals to ensure that vital power cable connections to island communities including the Outer Hebrides are safeguarded and protected from damage and disruption; to minimise the risk of cable damage such as that suffered in recent years, by the community of Tiree.

SNP Council Group pledge support for assisting with Europe's refugee crisis.

The world has been shocked by the images of children being washed-up on the shores of Europe while trying to flee war and persecution in their own homelands.