Two refugee families from Syria are due to be resettled in the Western Isles within weeks.
The Comhairle has agreed to find accommodation around Stornoway for up to six Syrian families.
The council said local agencies have been working hard to make the arrival of families as discreet and smooth as possible for the families.
At the moment the plans involve housing two related families who will be supported
where necessary but also will be given the space that they need to re-
Council leader Angus Campbell said he is “confident that as a community we will be welcoming and compassionate and allow the families the scope they will need to resettle within our islands. All partners are pulling together to do this which is also really encouraging.”
Syrian refugees due to arrive in islands
17 June 2016