Tha Comhairle nan Eilean Siar moiteil ainmeachadh gu bheil àireamhan Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig (FMG) a-nis aig an ìre as àirde a-riamh. Gaelic Medium Education (GME) enrolment numbers for the Western Isles have reached a historic high. cne-siar.gov.uk/news/2025/use-…

April has seen the team deployed 11 times . Most photogenic casualty definitely goes to Bob the Briard injured in Glen Rosa. One of our team was able to assist by transporting Bob and his owners to the Vet. justgiving.com/amrt #Volunteers #ScottishMR #arran #isleofarran

Arrived at Muck n Mac bike fest in the borders. 2 veterans looking forward to 2 days of comp. Not sure the guys Genesis Bikes believed us -when intrigued by their bikes on display, they learnt we don’t do cycle shoes, asked if we even had a helmet 😳🙈.Bye to theses 2 ladies 😂

❌CALLOUT❌ 02/5/25 To a hillwalker with a lower leg injury just below the Whin Dyke in Glen Sannox. The casualty was stabilised then evacuated and handed over to an Ambulance. #Volunteers #ScottishMR #arran #isleofarran #VolunteeringToSaveLives #stjohnscotland #policescotland

❌CALLOUT❌ 3/5/25 To assist a hillwalker with a lower leg injury on Stacach ridge. The casualty was treated, evacuated in the glen and transferred to an ambulance. #Volunteers #ScottishMR #arran #isleofarran #VolunteeringToSaveLives #stjohnscotland #policescotland

Applications for the e-Sgoil Gaelic (Learners) NQ evening courses for 2025-26 are now live. Please see the brochure for the application form and more information. e-sgoil.com/gaidhlig/#Even… #Gaelic Bòrd na Gàidhlig Comunn na Gàidhlig Fèisean nan Gàidheal Comhairle nan Eilean UHI North, West & Hebrides

The Centre for Teaching Excellence (CfTE) is the new national centre for Scotland’s teachers We want to hear from teachers and educators across the country to ensure that our work reflects your needs Take the survey now & tell us what matters to you: uofg.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2a…

See below - opportunity for those in rural/island education to change the oft deficit rhetoric about our education nationally- excellent folk running the rural hub at the Centre of Teaching Excellence, so educators across the islands consider applying! #doingittheislandway

You have until Monday night to apply! Please RT. PT post closes on 30 June

2 days left to apply for PT STEM & PE (maths or technologies applicants preferred) at Kinlochleven 3-18 Campus. Please RT! myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highl…

❌ CALLOUT ❌ 22/06/25 To assist a group in difficulty in the Saddle area, including one who had sustained an ankle injury. All four were transported safely down in the team's Argo Cats. #Volunteers #ScottishMR #Arran #IsleOfArran #StJohnScotland #PoliceScotland.

Supporting documents - Curriculum, Qualifications and Assessment Reform – Progress to Date and Next Steps - gov.scot gov.scot/publications/c…

Heading to Glasgow for ISATT 2025 in Glasgow next week? Come join Anne Paterson OBE Kevin Lowden from Robert Owen Centre Dr Cath Gristy and Dr.Kristina Hesbol to discuss all things rural on Wednesday #doingittheislandway #doingittheruralway

What’s your definition of rural education? Come share, discuss and help shape going forward ISATT 2025 in Glasgow Robert Owen Centre Anne Paterson OBE

Why is rural education viewed through a deficit lens? Where did ‘urban saviour syndrome’ come from and is it acceptable? Come debate these questions internationally ISATT 2025 in Glasgow

Just a few days left to have your say! We are particularly interested in hearing from groups of teachers who are often underrepresented in policy spaces, including rural and island teachers. Link below!

📢 Teachers in Scotland… there’s still time to contribute to the CfTE national teacher survey which closes on Monday 30th June. Please contribute and share with your colleagues, and have a wonderful summer break!

Join us ISATT 2025 in Glasgow to discuss all things rural and island education wise. With Anne Paterson OBE and Robert Owen Centre among others #doingittheislandway #doingittheruralway

Did we mention that Anne Paterson OBE , Kevin Lowden Robert Owen Centre , Cath Gristy plus others will be continuing hosting our series of discussions on rural education internationally? Come join the collaboration ISATT 2025 in Glasgow this Wednesday afternoon.

Today’s the day ISATT 2025 in Glasgow come talk rural with us all in JMS 641 this afternoon!