Pocket-sized tick removers to be handed out to those at risk of Lyme disease
Potentially life-saving equipment will be handed out to Scots at risk of contracting a disease on the hills, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Islands
Review to look at smaller council wards for islands
A review of council wards on Scotland’s islands has been launched in a move that could see councillors represent smaller areas.
Highlands and Islands given tourism projects funding boost
Fresh investment has been announced by the Scottish Government to help promote the scenery, wildlife and culture of the Highlands and Islands.
Police and fire crews called following disturbance at Island luxury hotel
A man has been arrested following a blaze and disturbance at a luxury hotel on the Isle of Skye in the early hours of this morning.
Highlands and Islands loses rental prices crown
The Highlands and Islands have lost their crown as the top region in Scotland for property rental price growth, industry figures show.
Live Blog: Weather causing chaos as strong winds batter Scotland
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.
Tributes paid to Lewis woman who died in Hogmanay crash
Tributes have been paid to a Lewis woman who died following a road traffic collision on Hogmanay.
Orkney woman honoured for services to education
Nearly 40 years working at the same primary school in Kirkwall has seen an Orkney woman being made an MBE.
A proud Orcadian is honoured for serving cathedral
A “proud Orcadian” has been made an MBE thanks to the hard work he has put in helping to look after St Magnus Cathedral.
27-year-old man reported missing in Stornorway found “safe and well”
A missing 27-year-old man was found safe and well after a major search in the Outer Hebrides today.
Uist school reaches new heights
A primary school on South Uist is the winner of a winter show competition held by the Scottish Salmon Company and the National Theatre of Scotland.
North homes set to benefit from reliable ultrafast broadband
New homes across the north are set to benefit from access to reliable ultrafast broadband.
Police renew appeal over theft of historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island
Police have made a new appeal over an audacious theft of a historic 7ft sword from a remote Scottish island.
Tiree Music Festival 10th anniversary celebrations begin
Celebrations for Tiree Music Festival's 10th anniversary will kick off in style at a special launch event in January.
Tide Lines and Talisk confirmed for 2019 HebCelt line-up
The first acts for next year’s Hebridean Celtic Festival have been confirmed as the event has been shortlisted for another award.
Views sought on Coll and Tiree ferry terminal works
Islanders and those who use ferries to Coll and Tiree are being asked to share their views on plans to replace linkspan decks at both terminals.
Islanders hooked up to 4G mobile coverage – some for first time
It is an island best-known for being connected to the mainland via the famous "Bridge Over the Atlantic".
New principal appointed for Orkney College UHI
A new principal has been appointed for Orkney College UHI with Professor Eddie Abbott-Halpin set to take up his post in early January.
RSPB seeks pin badge volunteers
Volunteers from across the Highlands who could make a big difference for nature just by looking after a box of pin badges are being sought by RSPB Scotland.
Clean-up of contaminated Orcadian naval base to cost over £400,000
A council is asking the Ministry of Defence to help pay for a £400,000-plus clean-up of contaminated land at an old naval base on an Orcadian island.
Firm planning first with submersible drilling rig
An Orkney company is aiming to create a global first with a £1.5 million project to develop a new submersible drilling rig for use in the offshore renewable energy sector.
Speedboat drug dealers jailed after botching £30,000 Shetland cannabis transfer
Two men whose plot to bring nearly £30,000 worth of cannabis into Shetland was scuppered when the speedboat they used to ferry the drugs into Lerwick off a NorthLink ship sparked the attention of the emergency services have been sent to prison.
Scottish island secures crucial milestone for new housing development
The Western Isles is set for a mini housing boom, with over 200 new properties expected to be developed over the course of the next year.
Scottish Islands make top 10 of world’s top travel destinations
They are famed for their stunning, pristine beaches, ancient sites and abundant wildlife - though not always the weather.
North of Scotland playing more for fuel than the rest of the country
People in the north are paying between four and six pence more for fuel than the rest of the country.
No more cabins for Northlink ferries due to safety regulations
No additional cabins can be built on NorthLink’s ferries due to safety regulations - but four extra berths will be installed in the coming months.
Advice to Western Isles residents to keep heating fuels secure this winter
Police in the Western Isles are urging local residents to keep heating fuels secure to prevent thefts this winter.
Police launch appeal to trace missing Orkney teenager
Police are appealing for information which could help trace teenager Casey Scott.
Vital island asset saved as couple take on post office in Luing
A couple from Luing have taken on the island’s only shop and post office and saved it from closure.
Canna harnesses Atlantic gales to generate power
Positioned 23 miles out into the Atlantic, one thing residents on one of the UK’s remotest islands are not short of is wind - in fact, gales often cancel their ferry for days on end or keep them housebound.
Barra plans public memorial to Eilidh MacLeod and other Manchester terror victims
The family of Barra’s Manchester Bomb victim has set up a charitable trust in memory of the teenager.
Fruitless journey for South Uist ferry passengers
South Uist ferry passengers endured a fruitless twelve voyage yesterday after a Cal Mac ship was unable to berth in bad weather.