Educating Across Scotland

This year's college Graduation & Prizegiving Ceremony took place on 20th August at Lews Castle College.  The Guest speaker this year was Angus Nicolson.  Also present were Matthew Maciver, Chairman of the UHI Board; James Fraser, Principal of UHI and many other guests from business and industry; Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and other Lews Castle College partners. 
You can view the Graduation photos here.

Evening & Part-time Courses

The colleges evening & part-time courses will be advertised from Wednesday, 8th September, and will start week commencing Monday 20th September 2010. 

Short Business Skills Workshops

If you are thinking of starting a new business or want to expand an existing business, you can get valuable help at Business Gateway Start-up Workshops.  Workshops give business owners and those thinking of starting up a new business, valuable information on how modern businesses can develop.  Read More...

Spectacular Scenery

This short video shows what the Outer Hebrides (Western Isles) has to offer prospective students. 
The language & culture coupled with spectacular scenery, unspoilt beaches, wildlife and challenging outdoor pursuits makes this a unique and interesting place to study.
Why not visit our course pages to see if we have the course to suit you. 

We have been educating the people of the Outer Hebrides and students from all over Scotland for over fifty years, originally in the historic Lews Castle, now in brand new campuses, as a part of the UHI, Scotland's newest and most exciting higher education institute.  Many of our courses have been developed for online delivery so that you can study them wherever you live.  If you already live in the islands, we can help you achieve qualifications that will allow you to start a career or a trade, or improve your professional development and promotion prospects.

HMIE Learner Report

HM Inspectors undertook an independent review at Lews Castle College during the week commencing 8th March 2010.  The inspectors observed learning and teaching and held discussions with learners and staff.  They examined information on learner attainment and evaluated learner progress and outcomes.  Read More...