John Swinney highlighted to the Scottish Parliament the government is not planning to change the Wildlife and Countryside Act which is the relevant law allowing a crew from Ness to apply for a ...

The SNP group at Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has expressed “real disappointment” at the recent decision to “bring an end” to the procurement exercise for the building and main works contract for the ...

Leverburgh Care Home has received a grant of £25,000 from Muaitheabhal Community Trust (MCT) towards a service improvement ...

Various fisheries management measures are planned for over 160 site and areas in the inshore area. The government proposals will negatively hit the Western Isles fishing fleet, the local processing ...

This week commemorates the 86th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a crucial moment in World War II when the Royal Air ...

Their graduation strengthens CalMac's skilled workforce and highlights the success of a programme that has become a key route into maritime careers. Including the latest graduates, 138 former ...

As the original driving force behind the concept, Eilean Dorcha Festival was Roddy's idea, born from a vision to create a world-class music and cultural event that would showcase the unique spirit, ...

Solemn tribute was paid to seafarers who lost their lives in the Merchant Navy during war. The Red Ensign was flown atop the ...

The ferry link is a vital lifeline in the CalMac network. The link runs between Berneray and Leverburgh - connecting Uist and Barra to Harris and Lewis. Even though the heavy traffic demand of summer ...

Andy Burnham has backed island calls for community energy companies to be given priority access to the national grid. Speaking in the Commons for the first time the new Prime Minister said he ...

Temporary closure of Museum nan Eilean Museum nan Eilean in Stornoway will be closed to the public on Wednesday. The temporary closure is required to facilitate essential collections management work ...