An election to Comhairle nan Eilean Siar was held on 1 May 2003 as part of the wider 2003 Scottish local elections.
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the local government council for Na h-Eileanan Siar council area of Scotland, comprising the Outer Hebrides. It is based in Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis.
| Party | Seats | Gains | Losses | Net gain/loss | Seats % | Votes % | Votes | +/− | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | 24 |  | 70.66 | 4,914 |  | ||||
| Labour | 4 | | 15.96 | 1,110 | | ||||
| SNP | 3 |  | 13.37 | 930 | | ||||
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