Barra airport second in most scenic runway competition
A picturesque beach airport in the Outer Hebrdes - where planes can only land and take off when the tide is out - has come second in a competition to find the planet’s most scenic runway.
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Documentary to be made about young pipe band from Western Isles
A documentary following the journey of a young pipe band after tragedy struck is being produced for BBC ALBA, it has been revealed.
Island festival to showcase musical talents of youngsters
The Hebridean Celtic Festival will celebrate the works of young musicians on the main stage this year.
Island pipe band will pay tribute to Manchester bomb victim Eilidh MacLeod
The island pipe band which Manchester bomb victim Eilidh MacLeod belonged to is to pay tribute to her in the Big Apple to help celebrate Tartan Day.
Extra flights to Barra and Tiree
Extra summer flights from Glasgow are being added to the busy islands of Barra and Tiree.
Federation urges crofters to consult updated muir burning code amid spate of wildfires in the Highlands and Islands
The Scottish Crofting Federation has urged crofters who practice muir burning to take extra care after several recent fires spread out of control in dry and windy conditions.
Crews battle Skye wildfire for more than 24 hours
More than 30 firefighters battled for over 24 hours to stop a wildfire in the north of Skye before crews dealt with another wildfire on Benbecula yesterday.
Firefighters kept busy with wildfires in western parts of the Highlands and Islands
Firefighters were last night still battling a huge wildfire in the north of Skye on the same day a community on Barra rallied to bring three wildfires under control.
Barra police group awarded for support after Manchester bombing
Police officers on the isle of Barra have been honoured for the support they provided to their community when one local teenager was killed and the other seriously injured in the Manchester bombing.
Plane named in honour of tragic Barra teenager Eilidh
A plane has been named in memory of a Barra teenager killed in last year’s Manchester Arena terrorist attack.
Western Isles Council accused of blocking all-weather pitch bid
An angry row has broken out on Barra as the community tries to develop one of the most remote soccer pitches in the country.
Disruption to ferries in the Western Isles
The majority of CalMac ferries were also disrupted yesterday with 22 of their 27 services affected.
Opening hours cut after closure of closest bank branch
The Royal Bank of Scotland is under fire as it emerged it is reducing the hours at the next closest bank to closure-struck Barra.
Red-faced bank bosses admit cash machine blunder
Red-faced bank bosses had to set the record straight yesterday after a politician was wrongly informed that a village which is losing its bank would also lose its ATM.
RBS has “betrayed” most of rural Scotland
The Royal Bank of Scotland has “betrayed” most of rural Scotland with the closure of 62 branches, including 18 in the north and north-east, a politician has said.
Memorial planned for Manchester Arena attack victim Eilidh
A fundraising raffle will help to create memorials to a Barra teenager killed in the Manchester bombings and a young Aberdeen man who died from a brain tumour earlier this year.
Bid to save RBS Barra branch
A petition to save the only bank on one of Scotland’s remotest islands has attracted nearly 7,000 signatures – more than six times its entire population.
“Amazing” gesture from Paul McCartney in aid of Barra families caught up in Manchester attack
Sir Paul McCartney has come to the aid of the families of two Scottish island teenagers caught up in the Manchester bomb attack.
VIDEO: Golden year for Hannah and John Joe at Mod 2017
Contestants from Lochaber, Barra and the Isle of Lewis celebrated at the Royal National Mod when the winners of the traditional singing competition were announced.
Laura returns to school following Manchester terror attack
The Barra teenager who was seriously injured in the Manchester terror attack has returned to school on her home island.
VIDEO: Double delight as Lucy and Holly win duet contest
It was double delight for the Smith family at the Mod yesterday as twins Holly and Lucy won the David CB Maitland memorial trophy for singing a duet.
New £18.2 million facility to replace hospital and care home on Barra take step forward
An outline business case to build a new £18.2 million facility to replace the crumbling hospital and adjacent care home on Barra has been submitted to the Scottish Government.
Parents of Barra schoolgirl hurt in Manchester attack ‘delighted’ as she returns home for first time
The parents of a Barra schoolgirl seriously injured in the Manchester Arena terror attack have revealed that she has finally returned home.
‘We’re so proud of her’: Dad pays tribute to Barra schoolgirl hurt in Manchester attack as she smashes recovery goals
The father of a Barra schoolgirl caught up in a terror attack at a pop concert in Manchester has spoken of his pride as his "determined" daughter continues to smash her recovery goals.
Message in a bottle travels from the Caribbean to Barra
A message in a bottle that was launched from the Caribbean has travelled more than 4,000 miles and washed ashore on a beach - in Barra.
Barra diving tragedy friends named by police
Two friends who died in a diving tragedy off Barra have been named by police.
Friends killed in Barra diving tragedy
Two friends have died while diving for shellfish in the latest tragedy to hit the isle of Barra.
Barra schoolgirl seriously injured in Manchester terror attack now ‘stable’
A Barra schoolgirl left seriously injured after being caught up in the Manchester terror attack is now in “stable” condition.
Tributes paid to islander found dead on Barra beach
A 32-year-old man found dead on a tiny beach on Barra last week has been formally identified.
Body recovered from Barra shoreline
A man's body was recovered from the shoreline on Barra this morning.
Skippers could be forced to sell up because of “ridiculous” ruling
A west coast fisherman has spoken out about "impossible" Home Office rules that he claims could drive him out of business.
Seal pups rescued from Western Isles after storms
A quartet of newborn seal pups had to be rescued from islands off the west coast after being separated from their mothers during storms.