Eilean Siar
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has proposed a 9.5% increase, Midlothian is contemplating a rise of 9% and councillors in Shetland have suggested a 7.3% hike.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
Western Isles Council - Comhairle nan Eilean Siar - has been among those critical of progress in upgrading the west coast network's aging ferry fleet.
From BBC • May 24, 2023
The islands had been seeking greater female representation on the local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.
From BBC • May 6, 2022
Independent councillors dominate in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney, and Shetland, while as much as 10% of the first preference vote across Scotland was won by Independent candidates.
From BBC • May 2, 2022
Norman Macdonald, the retiring convener of the Western Isles local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, is talking about a photograph hanging on the wall of the council's offices.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2022
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