UCVO

08/06/2026

Climate Hebrides is offering a free online webinar about Plastics and Climate, and what is being done in the Western Isles.

Register for your free ticket! Wed 10 June, 7pm

Webinar: Plastics and Climate - From Fossil Fuels to Future Solutions The Outer Hebrides Climate Hub welcomes you to join us for this free webinar! Plastics are having a devastating impact on our natural environment - from their creation from fossil fuels, the greenhouse gas emissions they generate....

03/06/2026

This is Volunteers' Week, so we are highlighting some of the brilliant volunteers who give their time and skills to help the community. Here we have Ruairidh, Chris, Duncan, Simon and Anne, volunteer repairers for Repair Cafe Uist. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped out!




Volunteer Centre Western Isles - Uist

01/06/2026

This week is Volunteers’ Week - Mon 1 June to Sun 7 June. It’s time to celebrate all things volunteering! Join us in thanking all the volunteers across the UK. www.volunteersweek.org

Join us from Monday 1st - Sunday 7th June 2026 as we celebrate Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

24/05/2026

📢 Have your say on ferry and transport services

Transport Scotland is working on a Community Needs Assessment in the Outer Hebrides, Skye, Raasay, and Small Isles. Your experience matters!

📝 Take the survey (in English or Gaelic):
transport.gov.scot/ferry-survey

🗓️ In-person drop-in: Benbecula
Wed 3 June | 3:30–6:30 PM
Museum nan Eilean, Lionacleit

No need to book — just share your thoughts and help shape the future of island transport. The session is a chance to:
✔️ Share your real-life experiences with ferries and transport
✔️ Highlight what’s working — and what’s not
✔️ Discuss what better connectivity could mean for your community

The national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport.

22/05/2026

This week, Emmanuel Le Coz from the Scottish Parliament’s Participation and Communities Team (PACT) visited Uist to connect with local organisations.

A big thank you to everyone who came — from Berneray to Eriskay! It was great to see such strong community representation, including members from Community Councils, Historical Societies, Taigh Chearsabhagh, Ceòlas, Caraidean Uibhist and more.

Emmanuel listened to local issues and shared ways to get more involved with the Scottish Parliament.

Caraidean Uibhist SCIO Taigh Chearsabhagh Museum and Arts Centre North Uist Community Council Benbecula Community Council WICCI Uist & Barra Am Pàipear Comann Eachdraidh Eirisgeidh - CEE - Eriskay Historical Society Berneray Community Council The Caladh Trust Ceòlas Bornish Community Council Volunteer Centre Western Isles - Uist

Photos by Anne Monk

13/05/2026

08/05/2026

Failte! Tha sinn airson cluinntinn bhuaibh. \\ Welcome! We want to hear from you. Am Paipear has been serving the communities of Uist, Berneray and Eriskay for almost 50 years. As we look ahead, we want to make sure the paper works for the people it serves - and that means hearing from you. Things a...

07/05/2026

UCVO Members and Partners are warmly welcomed to meet Emmanuelle Le Coz from the Scottish Parliament’s Participation and Communities Team (PACT), who will be visiting Uist on Tuesday 19 May.

📅 When: Tue 19 May 12:00 PM (lunch provided)
📍 Where: The Caladh, Balivanich

This is a great opportunity to learn how our community can get involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament. Emmanuelle is also keen to hear about the vital work of Third Sector organisations in Uist and will be happy to answer your questions.

Please RSVP by Thursday 14 May ➡️ https://forms.gle/Ztttcrx2QTbGHU3aA

https://www.parliament.scot/get-involved/participation-and-communities-team

The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.