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Eilean Siar

British  
/ ˈeɪlən ˈsɪə /

noun

  1. the Scottish Gaelic name for Western Isles

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Comhairle nan Eilean Siar had originally proposed increasing bills by 9.5%, but the local authority's policy and resources committee backed a lower figure of 8.5%, which was confirmed on Tuesday.

From BBC Feb. 26, 2026

The deal was developed by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Shetland Islands Council and Orkney Islands Council, along with a range of partners.

From BBC Jan. 20, 2023

Western Isles local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has reacted with anger at Uist being left without a service.

From BBC May 19, 2022

The islands had been seeking greater female representation on the local authority Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

From BBC May 6, 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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