Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP, Angus MacNeil, and MSP, Alasdair Allan, have today welcomed the publication of a report by Highlands and Islands Enterprise which lists the Arnish Fabrications Yard in Lewis as one of five priority locations in the Highlands and Islands identified for their potential to be significant manufacturing sites serving Scotland's increasing offshore wind energy industry.

Angus MacNeil commented:

"This is indeed good news, and it comes at a time when the Arnish yard has great plans for the future. This will, I hope, give the yard new opportunities."

Alasdair Allan commented:

"I am delighted that HIE and Scottish Enterprise have included Arnish within their list of "strategic locations" for offshore wind turbine maintenance and manufacture throughout Scotland in the coming few years.

"With the expanding offshore wind energy industry an outstanding facility like Arnish now has every opportunity to compete for new work. I will now be in touch with the company to see if I can assist them with their plans in any way."