For the eight year running, the Comhairle will participate in World Earth Hour.
Last year more than 10 million people in the UK, 172 countries and 7,000 towns and cities, took part in the world’s largest participation event. Some of the world’s most recognisable landmarks including Big Ben, The Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower switched off for Earth Hour.
Scotland celebrated the hour with schools, individuals, organisations, community
groups and iconic buildings joining the big switch-
At 8.30pm this Saturday, the Comhairle will switch off the lights at the War Memorial on the outskirts of Stornoway.
In 2011, Scotland became the first country in the world to have all its local authorities participating in Earth Hour, something that was applauded globally. This record will be maintained this year again, with all Scottish local authorities committed to taking part.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to participate in World Earth Hour
21 March 2017