Rare Corncrake Returns to Stornoway After 45 Years
A corncrake, one of Britain's rarest birds, has been heard near Stornoway for the first time since 1978, delighting locals but also disturbing sleep with its grating call.
A corncrake, one of Britain's rarest birds, has been heard near Stornoway for the first time since 1978, delighting locals but also disturbing sleep with its grating call.
A Stornoway diary reveals the unique politics of the Western Isles, from Reform candidate Malcolm McTaggart's tragic past to SNP leader John Swinney's campaign visit.
First Minister John Swinney welcomed the Iran ceasefire deal as an opportunity for lasting peace but urged the UK Government to address cost-of-living pressures from the conflict.
First Minister John Swinney's interview was interrupted by a woman urging him to boycott Israel, leading to a tense exchange about Scottish independence and foreign policy.
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RecommendedScottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar pledges to create a new ferries agency during Stornoway visit, comparing ferry disruption to potential central belt transport crisis.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plans to merge CalMac and CMAL to cut bureaucracy and modernise the ageing fleet, citing soaring cancellations.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar announces plan to merge CalMac and CMAL, citing doubled cancellations and a 'ferry fiasco' under the SNP ahead of May's election.
A Lewis village's unused multi-use games area sparks reflection on how childhood has transformed from outdoor play to digital immersion under decades of social change.
NHS Western Isles provides £20,000 for battery-powered trolleys at Stornoway Golf Club, aiming to make golf more accessible for older players and improve their health and wellbeing.
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RecommendedA personal reflection on how the Isle of Lewis experienced no 'Phoney War' during WWII, with devastating losses that left generations without fathers and created lasting community trauma.
NHS staff at Western Isles Hospital are trialling body-worn cameras to combat increasing violence, marking a first for Scottish healthcare workers.
Stephen Libby's Stornoway accent helped him win The Traitors alongside Rachel Duffy, sparking analysis of how regional voices influence perception in politics and media across the UK.
Stephen Libby, winner of BBC's The Traitors, receives a hero's welcome on the Isle of Lewis as locals celebrate his victory with co-conspirator Rachel Duffy.
A rediscovered 1970s celebrity cookbook reveals Britain's bizarre culinary era of tinned foods and elaborate dinner parties. Discover how our national palate evolved from post-war rationing to modern cuisine.
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RecommendedA new tourist fee is being introduced at the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis to fund conservation and enhance visitor experience. Find out how this impacts your visit.