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Young crofting blood takes centre stage at North Uist show


Young crofting blood takes centre stage at North Uist show

THE IMAGE of crofting as a way of life in decline and the preserve of older men was knocked on the head at the North Uist cattle show last week.


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Report suggests minke whales more under threat in Hebrides than elsewhere in Scottish waters


MINKE whales are more likely to suffer death as a result of entanglement in fishing gear around the Hebrides than in other Scottish waters, according to a new report.


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Ferries Review meetings branded ‘waste of time’


MEETINGS to discuss the future of ferry services in Argyll and the islands have been branded ‘a waste of time’ and ‘ill-informed’ by islanders.


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Ferries Review runs into stormy waters


CONNECTIONS to the mainland from nearby islands came under fire at a public meeting held in Oban.


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Lewisman breaks records at North Uist Games


Lewisman breaks records at North Uist Games

NORTH Uist Games committee came in for plaudits as islanders and visitors praised this year’s games as ‘very busy with lots going on, and very well organised.’ For more images click here.


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Uists   invaded by charity cyclists


Uists    invaded by charity cyclists

The Outer Hebrides are a popular destination for cyclists, but never have the North Uist single track roads been travelled by quite so many two-wheelers at once.
In a unique ‘tour de Uist’, 122 cyclists, aged eight to 68, disembarked from the ferry at Lochmaddy to the sound of the pipes, collected their bikes from a large lorry and trailer and headed off in driving rain for a 120 mile ride down the Uists to Barra.


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CalMac hit by more engine woe


CalMac hit by more engine woe

DISRUPTION to Hebridean ferry services could continue into August after complications arose with repairs to the MV Clansman.


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Calmac ferry sailings suffer after engine failure


Disruption to Caledonian MacBrayne's Hebridean ferry services will continue at least until the end of July after the MV Clansman's engine failed.


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Concern over hill fire risk


Hills and moors in the Western Isles face a serious fire risk because so few stock remain to keep vegetation in check.


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Meet the General Election candidates for the West Highlands


Find out who the 19 General Election candidates are in Argyll and Bute; Ross, Skye and Lochaber and Na h-Eileanan an Iar and what they stand for. This time there are seven candidates in Argyll and Bute and Ross, Skye and Lochaber and five in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.


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