Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the only local council in Scotland to have a Gaelic-only name. The original name, Western Isles Council, was retracted in 1997 under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997, meaning that the former Western Isles council area is now officially named Na h-Eileanan Siar, even in English language contexts.
Most of the islands have a bedrock formed from ancient metamorphic rocks and the climate is mild and oceanic. The 15 inhabited islands have a total population of 27,400 and there are more than 50 substantial uninhabited islands. From Barra Head to the Butt of Lewis is roughly 210 kilometres (130mi).
There are various important prehistoric structures, many of which pre-date the first written references to the islands by Roman and Greek authors. The Western Isles became part of the Norse kingdom of the Suðreyjar, which lasted for over 400 years until sovereignty was transferred to Scotland by the Treaty of Perth in 1266. Control of the islands was then held by clan chiefs, principal of whom were the MacLeods, MacDonalds, Mackenzies and MacNeils. The Highland Clearances of the 19th century had a devastating effect on many communities and it is only in recent years that population levels have ceased to decline. Much of the land is now under local control and commercial activity is based on tourism, crofting, fishing, and weaving.
In this video William Moyes, Chair of the Accounts Commission shares the key findings from the Accounts Commission’s latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
published: 29 Sep 2022
Aithriseadh air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Sa bhidio seo tha William Moyes, Cathraiche Coimisean nan Cunntasan a’ toirt dhuinn na prìomh thoraidhean bhon aithisg as ùire aig Coimisean nan Cunntasan air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
published: 29 Sep 2022
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 27 September 2023
Full Council meeting 27 September 2023
published: 27 Sep 2023
Aithriseadh air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Prìomh fhiosrachadh mu dheidhinn na h-aithisg as ùire againn air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, foillsichte san t-Sultain 2022. Leugh tuilleadh air an làrach-lìn againn: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
published: 29 Sep 2022
Best Value Assurance Report: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
Some of the key facts from our latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, published September 2022. Read more on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
published: 29 Sep 2022
How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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published: 08 Mar 2024
#ThisIsLocalGovernment - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar subs Anas' Gaelic Poem
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This week we hear from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council of the Western Isles).
published: 08 Sep 2023
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 2 October 2024
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar 2 October 2024
published: 04 Oct 2024
Byre to the Barn
A short documentary about young crofters in the Outer Hebrides and what motivates them in the face of adversity. This film was produced by Ruaraidh Urpeth of Quay Digital Media as part of a professional development project funded by the Outer Hebrides Youth Local Action Group.
published: 26 Jun 2024
Special Comhairle Meeting (22nd December 2021)
Special Comhairle Meeting (Wednesday 22nd December 2021 at 11:30am)
In this video William Moyes, Chair of the Accounts Commission shares the key findings from the Accounts Commission’s latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar....
In this video William Moyes, Chair of the Accounts Commission shares the key findings from the Accounts Commission’s latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
In this video William Moyes, Chair of the Accounts Commission shares the key findings from the Accounts Commission’s latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Sa bhidio seo tha William Moyes, Cathraiche Coimisean nan Cunntasan a’ toirt dhuinn na prìomh thoraidhean bhon aithisg as ùire aig Coimisean nan Cunntasan air C...
Sa bhidio seo tha William Moyes, Cathraiche Coimisean nan Cunntasan a’ toirt dhuinn na prìomh thoraidhean bhon aithisg as ùire aig Coimisean nan Cunntasan air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Sa bhidio seo tha William Moyes, Cathraiche Coimisean nan Cunntasan a’ toirt dhuinn na prìomh thoraidhean bhon aithisg as ùire aig Coimisean nan Cunntasan air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Prìomh fhiosrachadh mu dheidhinn na h-aithisg as ùire againn air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, foillsichte san t-Sultain 2022. Leugh tuilleadh air an làrach-lìn ag...
Prìomh fhiosrachadh mu dheidhinn na h-aithisg as ùire againn air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, foillsichte san t-Sultain 2022. Leugh tuilleadh air an làrach-lìn againn: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Prìomh fhiosrachadh mu dheidhinn na h-aithisg as ùire againn air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, foillsichte san t-Sultain 2022. Leugh tuilleadh air an làrach-lìn againn: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Some of the key facts from our latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, published September 2022. Read more on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk...
Some of the key facts from our latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, published September 2022. Read more on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Some of the key facts from our latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, published September 2022. Read more on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Welcome! Here you will hear How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar i.e. the “correct” pronunciation.
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Welcome! Here you will hear How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar i.e. the “correct” pronunciation.
Learn the MOST Difficult Words in the world: https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeJulien/videos
Let me know in the comments how YOU say this word/name. We all have different ways of pronouncing things, and it’s always good to share with the community and exchange opinions of phonetics.
My name is Julien (French for “Julian”), a well-travelled Frenchman, biology and wine expert. I am a fluent speaker of different European languages such as French, English, Spanish, and Italian, but also a curious student of world idioms such as German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, or Russian. This channel is dedicated to sharing my knowledge and helping others saying words and names, if not perfectly ‘correctly’, but at least better.
If you enjoy a human voice making pronunciation videos and you’d like to support my work, you can join this channel to support and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsWqViUNFkLaXKNR9clGLQ/join
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If you’re interested in pronunciation, you can check out these “TOP WORDS” playlists:
- Luxury & Fashion Brand Names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyd8foV6deQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2w8P-ZZrfVYWs3qBsdMn4B
- Food names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgWzNLNMDl0&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa0wR76Ht9GpFcmvH-bgkaq7
- French Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tn9MZtoZY&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13EfZvpz24SveHrcsGQzdh
- Italian Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNzHWkIVEI&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa03CI1RRUb2p5I29yw-lKHU
- Spanish Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxmhqXfpmc&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa31uiH2Z6JlsDqr-QsQrMAQ
- Most Difficult English words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwOZl3D4YaQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2EA2tN4vC4Z-i9EWrMMUsa
- British UK Vs. American US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMH__PZeujQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13GiouLiETyJtjxcgY06V9
- Complete Wine Pronunciation Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxBncfGXcnE&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa1H3n3P2UGS5B8T3MWvGE2q
- Mexican Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47792oAnLs&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa3yb-qCcrB_8LCQvlGUkjeO
If you’ve read this far, thank you for your kindness and positivity! JM
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00:15 - How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis. Wikipedia
Address: Council Offices, Sandwick Rd, Stornoway HS1 2BW, United Kingdom
Welcome! Here you will hear How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar i.e. the “correct” pronunciation.
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Let me know in the comments how YOU say this word/name. We all have different ways of pronouncing things, and it’s always good to share with the community and exchange opinions of phonetics.
My name is Julien (French for “Julian”), a well-travelled Frenchman, biology and wine expert. I am a fluent speaker of different European languages such as French, English, Spanish, and Italian, but also a curious student of world idioms such as German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, or Russian. This channel is dedicated to sharing my knowledge and helping others saying words and names, if not perfectly ‘correctly’, but at least better.
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For ASMR with my Voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae1N_J1PMIA
If you’re interested in pronunciation, you can check out these “TOP WORDS” playlists:
- Luxury & Fashion Brand Names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyd8foV6deQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2w8P-ZZrfVYWs3qBsdMn4B
- Food names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgWzNLNMDl0&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa0wR76Ht9GpFcmvH-bgkaq7
- French Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tn9MZtoZY&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13EfZvpz24SveHrcsGQzdh
- Italian Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNzHWkIVEI&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa03CI1RRUb2p5I29yw-lKHU
- Spanish Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxmhqXfpmc&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa31uiH2Z6JlsDqr-QsQrMAQ
- Most Difficult English words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwOZl3D4YaQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2EA2tN4vC4Z-i9EWrMMUsa
- British UK Vs. American US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMH__PZeujQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13GiouLiETyJtjxcgY06V9
- Complete Wine Pronunciation Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxBncfGXcnE&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa1H3n3P2UGS5B8T3MWvGE2q
- Mexican Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47792oAnLs&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa3yb-qCcrB_8LCQvlGUkjeO
If you’ve read this far, thank you for your kindness and positivity! JM
You can skip the intro through the time stamps below:
00:00 - Pronunciation Intro
00:15 - How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
I also make ‘dictionary’ videos about the Meaning and Definition of English expressions (What does this mean?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj1dQSkP7IM&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa3ifiySvT_O5HaZ6apUIlca
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis. Wikipedia
Address: Council Offices, Sandwick Rd, Stornoway HS1 2BW, United Kingdom
COSLA’s #ThisIsLocalGovernment campaign highlights the range of essential services & support offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils.
Find out more here 🔗https://bit...
COSLA’s #ThisIsLocalGovernment campaign highlights the range of essential services & support offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils.
Find out more here 🔗https://bit.ly/ThisIsLocalGov
This week we hear from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council of the Western Isles).
COSLA’s #ThisIsLocalGovernment campaign highlights the range of essential services & support offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils.
Find out more here 🔗https://bit.ly/ThisIsLocalGov
This week we hear from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council of the Western Isles).
A short documentary about young crofters in the Outer Hebrides and what motivates them in the face of adversity. This film was produced by Ruaraidh Urpeth of Qu...
A short documentary about young crofters in the Outer Hebrides and what motivates them in the face of adversity. This film was produced by Ruaraidh Urpeth of Quay Digital Media as part of a professional development project funded by the Outer Hebrides Youth Local Action Group.
A short documentary about young crofters in the Outer Hebrides and what motivates them in the face of adversity. This film was produced by Ruaraidh Urpeth of Quay Digital Media as part of a professional development project funded by the Outer Hebrides Youth Local Action Group.
In this video William Moyes, Chair of the Accounts Commission shares the key findings from the Accounts Commission’s latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Sa bhidio seo tha William Moyes, Cathraiche Coimisean nan Cunntasan a’ toirt dhuinn na prìomh thoraidhean bhon aithisg as ùire aig Coimisean nan Cunntasan air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
Prìomh fhiosrachadh mu dheidhinn na h-aithisg as ùire againn air Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, foillsichte san t-Sultain 2022. Leugh tuilleadh air an làrach-lìn againn: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Some of the key facts from our latest report on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, published September 2022. Read more on our website: https://www.audit-scotland.gov.uk/publications/best-value-assurance-report-comhairle-nan-eilean-siar
Welcome! Here you will hear How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar i.e. the “correct” pronunciation.
Learn the MOST Difficult Words in the world: https://www.youtube.com/@YouTubeJulien/videos
Let me know in the comments how YOU say this word/name. We all have different ways of pronouncing things, and it’s always good to share with the community and exchange opinions of phonetics.
My name is Julien (French for “Julian”), a well-travelled Frenchman, biology and wine expert. I am a fluent speaker of different European languages such as French, English, Spanish, and Italian, but also a curious student of world idioms such as German, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Polish, or Russian. This channel is dedicated to sharing my knowledge and helping others saying words and names, if not perfectly ‘correctly’, but at least better.
If you enjoy a human voice making pronunciation videos and you’d like to support my work, you can join this channel to support and get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYsWqViUNFkLaXKNR9clGLQ/join
For ASMR with my Voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae1N_J1PMIA
If you’re interested in pronunciation, you can check out these “TOP WORDS” playlists:
- Luxury & Fashion Brand Names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gyd8foV6deQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2w8P-ZZrfVYWs3qBsdMn4B
- Food names: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgWzNLNMDl0&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa0wR76Ht9GpFcmvH-bgkaq7
- French Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8tn9MZtoZY&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13EfZvpz24SveHrcsGQzdh
- Italian Pronunciation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giNzHWkIVEI&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa03CI1RRUb2p5I29yw-lKHU
- Spanish Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxmhqXfpmc&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa31uiH2Z6JlsDqr-QsQrMAQ
- Most Difficult English words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwOZl3D4YaQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa2EA2tN4vC4Z-i9EWrMMUsa
- British UK Vs. American US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMH__PZeujQ&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa13GiouLiETyJtjxcgY06V9
- Complete Wine Pronunciation Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxBncfGXcnE&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa1H3n3P2UGS5B8T3MWvGE2q
- Mexican Vocabulary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47792oAnLs&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa3yb-qCcrB_8LCQvlGUkjeO
If you’ve read this far, thank you for your kindness and positivity! JM
You can skip the intro through the time stamps below:
00:00 - Pronunciation Intro
00:15 - How to Pronounce Comhairle nan Eilean Siar
I also make ‘dictionary’ videos about the Meaning and Definition of English expressions (What does this mean?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj1dQSkP7IM&list=PLd_ydU7Boqa3ifiySvT_O5HaZ6apUIlca
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis. Wikipedia
Address: Council Offices, Sandwick Rd, Stornoway HS1 2BW, United Kingdom
COSLA’s #ThisIsLocalGovernment campaign highlights the range of essential services & support offered by Scotland’s 32 Councils.
Find out more here 🔗https://bit.ly/ThisIsLocalGov
This week we hear from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Council of the Western Isles).
A short documentary about young crofters in the Outer Hebrides and what motivates them in the face of adversity. This film was produced by Ruaraidh Urpeth of Quay Digital Media as part of a professional development project funded by the Outer Hebrides Youth Local Action Group.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the only local council in Scotland to have a Gaelic-only name. The original name, Western Isles Council, was retracted in 1997 under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997, meaning that the former Western Isles council area is now officially named Na h-Eileanan Siar, even in English language contexts.