Harris islanders to hear about ferry terminal upgrades
A public meeting will be held on Harris next week to provide an update on the upgrade to Tarbert ferry terminal.
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Isle of Harris singer wins signature memorial award
An 11-year-old singer from Harris sang his way to victory yesterday to become the recipient of a special memorial award.
Skye, Arran and Harris emerge as top island destinations in new poll to celebrate Robinson Crusoe
Skye, Arran and Harris have topped a new poll on the islands which most Scots would like to explore.
Island populations showing ‘green shoots’ of recovery
Scotland’s islands are showing signs that decades of population decline are being overcome with young people moving back to the country’s most remote communities, it has been claimed.
Modern environmentalism on the agenda at this year’s Hebrides International Film Festival
Modern environmentalism is leading the agenda at this year’s Hebrides International Film Festival (HIFF), which gets under way next month.
Preparations well underway for 2019 installment of the Hebrides International Film Festival
With over 78 screenings, over three days, at 12 venues, preparations for the Hebridean International Film Festival next month are well underway, with work being put in place at venues from the Butt of Lewis to Barra.
Scalpay sheep take to the high seas
Sheep on the tiny island of Scalpay, near Harris were keen to not get their feet wet when making one of their many trips to pastures new this week.
Harris beach gets delivery of vital new water treatment equipment
It is one of the most spectacular beaches in the world.
HebCelt expected more crowds than ever as music festival gets underway
Thousands of fans are due to descend on the Outer Hebrides today for the islands’ main music festival.
Climate challenge advice given a stage at HebCelt
One of the Highland and Island’s premier music festivals is stepping up its pioneering environmental "drive" this year.
Fury over possible cuts to island bus services
Islanders have expressed outrage as Lewis and Harris public bus services face severe cuts under council plans.
Hunt launched across north-west Scotland to help save one of UK’s rarest bumblebees
People taking their holidays in north-west and islands this summer are being asked to help identify some of the last locations of one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees.
Outer Hebrides distillery to map out depopulation of Harris
A distillery in the Outer Hebrides is aiming to map the massive depopulation of its island.
Huge wildfire cuts power to more than 13,000 people in the Western Isles
A large moorland fire cut power to more than 13,500 customers in the Outer Hebrides last night.
Consumers rate Harris Tweed the ‘best in class’
It has many celebrity followers, but now Harris Tweed has proved it really is in a class of its own.
Police name Outer Hebrides tourist who died after being swept out to sea
Police have confirmed the identity of the woman who died in an incident at Nisabost beach on the Isle of Harris.
Harris tragedy: Woman was taking photographs when waves swept her into the sea
A holidaymaker died after being swept into the sea by a wave while taking photographs from rocks at a Hebridean beauty spot.
Woman, 50, dies after being swept into the sea at a north beauty spot
A 50-year-old holidaymaker died after being swept into the sea by a wave at a Outer Hebrides beauty spot.
Three Scottish islands join plastic pollution campaign
Three Scottish islands have been selected to be part of a major pilot project aimed at tackling the scourge of marine plastic pollution.
Joiner reveals why you should never leave your van’s doors open in the Western Isles
If leaving your vehicle unattended, it is just good practice to close and lock the doors.
MSPs mark 100-years since the Iolaire disaster
MSPs have marked the upcoming centenary of the Iolaire disaster with a poignant debate remembering the suffering endured by the people of the Western Isles.
Western Isles Council ditches move to base rural libraries in community hubs
Western Isles Council has ditched a move to base rural libraries in community hubs.
Hebridean candle firm scents new opportunity
A Hebridean candle and scent company is planning for future growth with the opening of an Aberdeen store and the creation of five new jobs in the Highlands.
Invergarry landslide causes power supply disruption for thousands of islanders
Thousands of islanders were yesterday cut off from the electricity grid after a landslide near Invergarry resulted in 23,000 customers going without power for hours.
Landslide cuts off village as north prepares for more weather chaos
A huge landslide cut off an island community after days of heavy rain, with the north on alert for more weather-related chaos as it prepared for the onset of Storm Ali.
Heavy rainfall causes landslide on main road in the Western Isles
A main road in the Western Isles has partially re-opened this morning after a landslide.
Island distilleries unite in launch of new Hebridean Whisky Trail
A whisky trail incorporating three Hebridean islands and four distilleries is set to launch later this month in a welcome boost to the local economy.
Lewis and Harris auction mart saved after emergency general meeting
The future of the Lewis and Harris auction mart has been secured after a large turnout to an emergency general meeting.
Harris among the most picture-perfect postal routes in UK
Royal Mail has named the west side of Harris in the Outer Hebrides as one of the most picture-perfect postal routes in Scotland.
Pregnant deer killed illegally in the Western Isles
Police Scotland has appealed for information into the “illegal” killing of two pregnant red deer on North Uist.
Sir Billy Connolly makes flying visit to Outer Hebrides
Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly has made a flying visit to the Outer Hebrides.
Coastguard teams called to rescue man who fell and broke his leg on Harris
A man was carried for 40 minutes to safety after falling and breaking his leg on rocks in the Western Isles.