Castlebay27 Nov 2025New mobile phone policy for Western Isles schoolsCouncillors have welcomed an element of flexibility in the rules for primaries and secondaries.27 Nov 202527 Aug 2025Police dog helps find drugs worth £10,000 on BarraTwo people were arrested following searches of properties in Castlebay.27 Aug 202531 Mar 2025'Island ferry problems meant my child could not travel'Carol-Anne Galbraith says reduced passenger capacity is stressful and upsetting for families on Barra.31 Mar 202520 Jan 2025Photos show crumbling walls and mould in schoolFor years parents have been calling for a new school in Castlebay in Barra.20 Jan 202514 Sep 2024Repairs begin on clan's island stronghold Kisimul Castle has been closed to the public since 2020.14 Sep 202412 Mar 2024Effort to tackle Hebridean isle's feral cat colonyA charity estimates there are at least 20 cats in the group on the island of Barra.12 Mar 20247 Dec 2023Island school is cold and leaking, say parentsBuckets are being used to catch leaks and there are holes in ceilings at the Barra school.7 Dec 20232 Mar 2023Knock-on disruption after ferries' returns delayedCalMac has set out a series of issues affecting a number of its west coast ferries and services.2 Mar 202311 May 2022Concerns over closure of isle's historic castleHistoric Environment Scotland, which manages the site, said it had shut the castle for safety reasons.11 May 2022...
