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Consultation launched for council wards review on Scotland’s islands
A proposed shake-up of council wards in local authorities covering Scotland’s islands has taken a step forward.
One of Scotland’s worst maritime disasters remembered 50 years on
Poignant commemorations are to take place in Orkney to mark the 50th anniversary.
Nearly £20,000 raised for Fair Isle fire victims
Nearly £20,000 has been raised for the family who runs the Fair Isle Bird Observatory after their home and possessions were destroyed in the fire that left the renowned research facility in ruins.
Islands knitwear company’s founder signs over 100% stake to staff
Shetland firm Laurence Odie Knitwear has become employee-owned as its founder looks towards retirement.
Island roads to receive £1m maintenance boost
The roads infrastructure on the isle of Mull is to receive a £1 million facelift.
Lerwick man named as victim of house fire
Police have named the man who died in a house fire in Shetland almost two weeks ago as 48-year-old Ross Grant from Lerwick.
Gymnastics club doing cartwheels after winning P&J minibus
A prize minibus which was sought after by communities across the north and north-east will soon make its way across the Pentland Firth after being won by an Orkney sports group.
Tax expert says Highlands tourism levy ‘not right’
A north tax expert has urged caution over a tourism levy for the Highlands.
Scapa Flow wrecks recorded in full survey as centenary approaches
The remaining wrecks from the scuttling of the German High Seas Fleet in Scapa Flow have been examined and recorded as the centenary of the event approaches.
Drugs worth more than £820,000 recovered in Highlands and Islands
More than £820,000 worth of drugs have been seized in a four-week operation in the Highlands and Islands.
Drugs worth more than £820,000 seized over four week period across Highlands and Islands
Police in the Highlands and Islands have seized drugs worth more than £820,000 during a four week period over January and February.
Flights between Oban and the islands grounded until May
No scheduled flights will take place between Oban and the islands for at least six weeks from May 15.
Lifeline flights across Scottish islands are in jeopardy
Lifeline flights from Oban Airport to the Argyll isles are in jeopardy, signalling “disaster” for fragile island communities.
KT Tunstall to headline HebCelt festival this year
Multi-million-selling singer songwriter KT Tunstall and award-wining duo The Shires are the latest headliners to be announced for Stornoway’s summer festival.
Two new tug boats heading for Orkney
Two new tug boats worth £6.1million each are making their way to serve Orkney.
Barra transport group hopes to win minibus
A community transport group on Barra already does good work around the island.
Jobs blow as Telecoms firm to quit Isles
The Western Isles were dealt a serious jobs blow yesterday when Talktalk announced it is to close its site in Stornoway.
Replacement waste water plant plans for Scottish island to go on display
New waste water treatment works are being proposed for the isle of Seil to replace the current “insufficient” and “damaging” system.
Demands chairman of Stornoway Trust must stand down
A row has broken out among members of an island trust involved with the biggest turbine development in the Western Isles.
Scottish MPs give their reaction to last night’s Brexit vote
Scottish MPs have given their verdict following the latest Brexit vote in Westminster last night.
Police spend £54,000 in repairs after vandals target force fleet
Police have been forced to pay out almost £54,000 in repair bills over the past three years after their vehicles were vandalised.
Fire triumphs over snow for spectacular climax to Up Helly Aa
The passion of nearly 1,000 Shetlanders for their Viking heritage burned bright last night for the spectacular climax to Up Helly Aa.
Reward for return of laptop containing precious data
A cash reward has been offered after a laptop containing precious survey data from the famous sunken battleship Royal Oak was stolen in Orkney.
Making most of heavenly views as Dark Skies Festival launches with photography exhibition
Residents in the Western Isles are embracing the dark winter nights as they launch their first Hebridean Dark Skies Festival.
Plans to cut fuel poverty don’t reflect reality of Highlands and islands life
MSPs have expressed fears that Scottish Government plans to cut fuel poverty do not reflect the harsh reality of living on islands and in remote areas.
Police launch appeal after fishing lodge break-in on Scottish island
Police in the Western Isles are appealing for information following a break-in at a fishing lodge in the Grimersta area on the west side of Lewis.
School staff bitten, spat on and headbutted as classroom violence is revealed
A terrifying catalogue of classroom violence against teaching staff in the Western Isles has been revealed.
Michelle serves UK’s most remote postal route
She is a welcome sight on one of the most remote postal routes in the country.
Orkney is best place to live in the UK
Orkney has beaten dramatic Eden and the picturesque Cotswolds to be crowned the best place to live in the UK.
Explosive discovery about Skye’s volcanoes
Scientists have made an explosive discovery about a volcanic eruption on Skye which is likely to have caused major changes in the world’s climate.
Islanders demand action as Mull pier situation reaches crisis point
Community representatives on Mull and Iona have written to Argyll and Bute Council demanding it take action over the poor condition of Craignure Pier.