Am Pàipear

"What do we want? Ferry justice. When do we want it? Now!" Thank you to @rona_macdonald and our Glasgow friends. Job well done! #ferryjustice #calmac #calmacferries

The Uist flag flying proudly at Glasgow's Ferry Justice march today!

The pipers leading the charge! What a fantastic turnout in Glasgow in support of Uist's ferry campaign. #calmac #ferryjustice

News from the front lines at the Ferry Justice march in Glasgow - the youngest protestor so far! Thank you @rona_macdonald for the update

Strength in numbers! Sunday's huge turnout helped get the message out not only across the islands but to the millions hearing the story in the media today. More about the ferry and the call for action in this month's Am Pàipear - in shops and online now.

The tractors on the move at this morning's North Uist Agricultural Show Charity Tractor Rally! Read all about the event in next month's issue. Thanks to Louise at Shoreline Stoneware Pottery & Gallery Pottery & Gallery for the fantastic footage!

The May edition of Am Pàipear is now available in shops across the islands! Pick up your copy now or read online with a digital subscription. ampaipear.com/am-paipear-may…

In the wake of the unrest surrounding the Government's HMPA announcement, we 're sharing these pieces from our February issue. In the interest of giving voice to our community, we've made these free to view without a digital subscription.

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The April edition of Am Pàipear is now available online and will the hard copies will be in shops across the islands tomorrow! Help keep Uist's community paper alive and well by taking out a subscription via our website! ampaipear.com/april-2023-iss…

The Comhairle has published the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Spaceport 1 development at Scolpaig Farm - our March issue takes a look at the info within the report, the responses from the community and what happens next. Read online here: ampaipear.com/spaceport-conc…

This month we have an in-depth report published by @TUibhist on not only the challenges our islands face in terms of food security, but also the many exciting opportunities to make ourselves more resilient and sustainable. Subscribers can read online here: ampaipear.com/accessible-aff…

This month we feature a fascinating and uplifting column by @morrison_theona and Thomas Fisher, who discuss the shifting narratives around our community's development and the many reasons to be optimistic about our future. Read online here: ampaipear.com/opinion-theona…

In advance of Stòras Uibhist's EGM on the 20th of March, find all the up to date info on deer in Uist in our latest issue. We discuss the recent deer impacts survey, the latest cull figures and plans for the EGM. Read online here: ampaipear.com/deer-in-the-he…

Uist's deer are back in the spotlight - whether you are for them or against them, read the full facts in this month's issue of Am Pàipear, available in shops locally or online with a digital subscription. ampaipear.com/march-2023-iss…

This month we feature a story on the Committee for Social Justice and Social Security's fact-finding trip to Uist, where residents got a chance to talk about the challenges they face in juggling work and childcare. Read online here: ampaipear.com/working-parent…

Some Saturday cheer! A lovely recap of Uist Unearthed's sweep at the Council for British Archaeology’s 2022 Archaeological Achievement Awards. It's so inspiring to see this team and this project going from strength to strength! ampaipear.com/a-hat-trick-fo…

Some wonderful news in this month's issue - Caraidean Uibhist SCIO were recently given the Volunteer Friendly Award from Volunteer Scotland which recognised their "work in tackling loneliness and social isolation which is more important than ever." ampaipear.com/caraidean-uibh…

Due to high demand, Scottish Government's HPMA Policy Team have added an additional online information session. This is an issue we know many people will have strong feelings about and now is the time to make your voice heard. Find dates and times below. eventbrite.com/e/information-…

@CalumA_Steele Hi Calum - there's still time! You can share your opinion online via the Comhairle's website, the link to the page is in our tweet but here it is again in case the previous one didn't work: cne-siar.gov.uk/business/econo…

I’d have loved to be involved in this.