Isle of Barra8 hrs agoWestern Isles bus fares capped at £2 under pilot schemeThe Scottish government initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands and Islands.8 hrs ago1 day agoPolice officers learning Gaelic in language's heartlandsThree officers are receiving tuition and the training has been offered to others based in the Western Isles.1 day ago6 days agoNew back-up power station planned for Isle of LewisThe facility at Arnish is one of four in the Western Isles operated by SSE Distribution.6 days ago10 Feb 2026Call for improvements to Western Isles' play spacesA study suggests islanders want to see upgrades and better accessibility to some sites.10 Feb 20264 Feb 2026'Productive talks' on Barra and Vatersay CampusComhairle nan Eilean Siar says some work around the delayed project can now be progressed.4 Feb 20263 Feb 2026Isles council calls for more rural members on transport boardsTransport Scotland says it encourages people with "lived experience" to join the public bodies.3 Feb 202628 Jan 2026Tunnels or bridges could complete isles road networkComhairle nan Eilean Siar says it supports the idea of fixed links over the sounds of Barra and Harris.28 Jan 202620 Jan 2026Rare seagrass 'fairy circles' discovered in the HebridesNatureScot says it is not known why the plants grow in doughnut-shapes on the seabed.20 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Plan for new Skye to South Uist sub-sea cable progressesThe proposed link would replace an existing 34-year-old power cable.10 Dec 2025...
