Enjoy the delights of the Hebrides’ hidden – and not so hidden – golfing gems
George Orwell didn’t play golf, but the islands he described as “the most un-gettable-to places” are being reborn and rediscovered as ancient golfing land.
Inner Hebrides
With just 61 punters on a remote Scottish island – this pub could be yours for £180,000
A remote pub on the tiny island of Easdale in the Inner Hebrides - famed for its breath-taking views - has gone on the market.
Wealthy private backer sought to save remote Hebridean castle
Campaigners seeking to save a remote Hebridean castle - loved by Prince Charles- are seeking a wealthy private backer.
Teacher found for position on remote Hebridean island
A teacher has been found for one of the remotest schools in the country where - despite its obvious beauty - few have stuck island life for long.
Amateur photographer snaps perfect puffin pic on Scottish Island
This is the incredible moment an amateur photographer caught a picture of a puffin as it flew towards his camera.
Couple move production of award-winning gin to Colonsay
A husband and wife distilling team have moved production of an award-winning gin they launched last year from the mainland to their home island of Colonsay.
‘Shock’ over housebreaking on Scottish island with less than 200 people
Police were ferried by lifeboat to a Scottish island with less than 200 people to investigate reports of a rare crime.
Tiny island of Ulva passes into hands of local community
It was an occasion many people thought they would never see.
Deal agreed to move Ulva into public ownership
Some people thought the original idea was pie in the sky.
Giant basking sharks make surprise early visit to Isle of Mull
Three giant basking sharks have been recorded off the island of Mull - in one of the earliest ever sightings of Britain’s largest fish in Scottish waters.
Rubbish springs team into action for Mull beach clean
Towering cliffs and dramatic waterfalls make this Mull beach the ideal stop during snorkeling and dive tours.
Ulva buyout plan receives £4.4m boost from Scottish Land Fund
The community group bidding to buy Ulva has gained a massive boost with a £4.4million award from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF).
Island community hopes to produce almost all of its power through renewable sources
A small island community hopes to produce almost all of its power through renewable sources after securing £1.3million in funding.
Skye out-of-hours provision provided after minor injuries unit suspends services
A minor injuries unit on Skye suspended services overnight last night following a string of closures in recent months.
GALLERY: See artist’s impression of Skye ecological hotel
As plans are lodged to create a luxury ecological resort hotel in Skye, we've taken a look at what the entrepreneurial husband and wife business team have planned.
Skye “must get its act together” to cope with number of tourists
Skye is "shooting itself in the foot" when it comes to catering for the thousands of visitors to the island every year.
New airport managers for Islay and Tiree
New managers have been appointed at two island airports.
Two doctors quit island surgery, just six months into new jobs
Two GPs have quit an island surgery less than six months into the job - adding to a health care crisis on the isle.
David Cameron is off to Jura on his holidays this weekend
David Cameron will head to Jura this weekend for a holiday with his family.
Islay lifeboat coxswain and crew receive award for Russian rescue
The coxswain of Islay lifeboat and his volunteer crew have been recognised for helping save a sailor's life during a severe storm.
Drunk man prompts coastguard call-out after falling asleep in Mull lifeboat
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Police renew appeal after rucksack snatched on Skye
Police have renewed their appeal into an incident which saw a rucksack snatched from a man's shoulder on Skye.
Fragment of bone and hundreds of flints found in Skye archaeological dig
An archaeological dig in a north Skye community has uncovered a fragment of worked bone and several hundred flints.
Island to benefit from £1.7million investment in ferry facilities
A small west coast island is to receive a £1.7million investment to improve its ferry berthing facilities.
Sun shining but Highland Council warning of icy winter blast
The north might be enjoying a late run of good weather but Highland Council is asking people to get ready for the icy blast of winter.
Council calls for comments on three Highland developments
Members of the public are being asked for their views on future development across the Highlands.
Crisis meeting due to discuss island’s out-of-hours medical cover
Residents on a small west coast island will hear about proposals for the future of their out-of-hours medical care at a meeting tonight.
Body found in search for missing swimmer
A body has been found the search for a missing swimmer in Skye.
Missing man’s clothing recovered, say police
Police have found the clothing of a man who went disappeared after going for a swim near the Skye Bridge.
Extra ferries on west coast will increase capacity
A 12-year campaign for a permanent ferry service between South Uist and Mallaig has finally paid off.
Day of searching fails to find trace of missing Skye swimmer
The family of a man who went missing while swimming near the Skye Bridge have issued an emotional appeal to people in the north to help them bring him home.
Family of missing man make emotional appeal for information
The family of a man who went missing after he went for a swim near the Skye Bridge has made an emotional appeal for information about his disappearance.