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The groundbreaking at Arnish Moor near Stornoway marked the project’s progression from initial site preparation into main construction

A hub project with a significant jobs boost

There will be significant job losses in the processing sector

HPMA devastation – the battle continues

A total of three offshore wind sites have been identified near Lewis, but questions are now emerging over their viability.

Offshore wind is now about “picking winners”

Once again the fishing industry on the west coast and in the islands will be badly hit if the changes are implemented. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

HPMAs version 2 – “is it much the same again?”

The Scotwind auction saw 17 sites around Scotland being sold off to developers

What’s left of Scotwind must be invested in communities

The community open day last Friday was very well attended, with young and old in attendance

Iochdar pathway “opens a whole new world” for kids

Fishing boats in Fraserburgh harbour. A number of foreign nationals are known to be working in the industry. (RDImages/Epics/Getty Images)

Barra boat caught up in modern slavery operation

Barvas moor is internationally recognised, say NatureScot

NatureScot’s peatland objection to Spiorad na Mara

TOPSHOT - A picture taken on August 8, 2016, shows the Transocean Winner oil rig after it ran aground at Dalmore on the Isle of Lewis in northern Britain during a storm. (Photo by Paul McGinley / AFP) (Photo by PAUL MCGINLEY/AFP via Getty Images) : -

Transocean grounding – a reminder of the sea’s potency

Members of the Ness community listen in to Monday's proceedings

Deep hurt over NatureScot’s abject surrender

The estate sale will include the island of Berneray just off North Uist. (Image: Eilidh Carr)

At long last – Bays of Harris buyout success
Confirmation of a £1 million award from the Scottish Land Fund has finally cleared the way for a community buy-out of the Bays of Harris estate – after a 14 year struggle.
Brian Wilson

The hunt has been a traidtion for the community of Ness for centuries - but now faces being banned.

“Reverse-engineering” being used to ban the guga hunt

Donato Martinez and Angus Campbell at the ribbon-cutting ceremony

Navantia investment goes to “the right places”

TOPSHOT - A picture taken on August 8, 2016, shows the Transocean Winner oil rig after it ran aground at Dalmore on the Isle of Lewis in northern Britain during a storm. (Photo by Paul McGinley / AFP) (Photo by PAUL MCGINLEY/AFP via Getty Images) : The oil rig ran aground at Dalmore.

Transocean exhibition in Carloway

Protestors have targeted the offices and staff of Nature Scot - and their bullying antics appear to have paid dividends, with officers now recommending to the board the harvest be outlawed, ending centuries of tradition.

NatureScot board must not surrender to the bullies

Data what's often referred to as an imporving picture, from data reported to the Crofting Commission, the reality on the ground is that many crofts are under-used and neglected.

Time to stop pussy-footing on crofting

Darren Cumming: "Staying on schedule with renewable projects is essential"

Planning blocks deal fresh windfarm blow

Protestors confront those arriving at a conference in Edinburgh last week.

Previous habitats survey found no impact from guga harvest

Torcuil Crichton co-chairing a joint evidence session from coastguard volunteers in parliament

Payments for coastguard volunteers to continue

The latest protest was held on Wednesday at a biodiversity conference in Edinburgh being held at the Royal College of Physicians

£110,000 – the bill so far for guga protests

Protestors gather outside Nature Scot offices in Inverness for the recent board meeting.

August “D-day” for annual guga hunt

Calum MacDonald signs the agreement with Donato Martinez, Navantia UK CEO. Looking on is Alasdair Murray from Navantia. (Image: Sandie Photos)

Power deal – Navantia annouce supply agreement with community windfarm

Even in the weather conditions found in the Western Isles, solar panels can help to reduce energy bills.

Solar deal will cut bills for 500 HHP homes

The project will require extensive onshore infrastructure, as well the offshore elements.

Comhairle officials say “No” to Spiorad na Mara...

Highland Council opposed the Fanellan plan on the back of local objections

Early works to commence on Minch inter-connector

The company insisted that the windfarm proposed for Lewis is still very much on the agenda.

RWE insist they still have long-term plans for Lewis

The solar panels have been installed on the roof and adjacent to the building.

Grinneabhat’s brighter future with solar panels

Metal detectorist and crofter Donald Macphee is one of the characters featured in the new series.

“Suas gu Deas” explores what makes Uist and Barra special
The latest series on BBC ALBA, which begins tomorrow night (Tuesday), promises an intimate portrayal of the communities of Uist and Barra and the cast of characters that help to sustain their Gaelic culture and crofting traditions.
Murray MacLeod

One of the most challenging projects involved having to replace the infrastructure along the South Ford causeway.

£35 million upgrade to islands water supply

The Trust said they were representing the views of the community.

Community estate concern windfarm consultation

Port of Ness harbour is a secret gem - and especially so with the Breakwater Cafe nearby. (Image: Marie Anne Macdonald)

North Lewis – untapped potential for visitor spend

The major hub project is earmarked for Arnish moor.

£1m fund for villages near “hub” project

Joe Macphee, Roddy Ferguson, Alasdair Macleod, and Roy Bartle at the Cato Manor campus.

Island visit helps create Durban hydrogen lab

The EGM provided hope that a new direction is possible, without the rancour and division which has characterised the past few years

Clear mandate from EGM for a fresh start for Storas Uibhist

The path takes in spectacular views all along. (Image: Sandie Photos)

Coastal trail in Lewis gains major national recognition

The site has become a dumping ground for fish farm waste

“Miserable response” from Loch Roag dump creators

Councillor Murray: "This behaviour is irresponsible and puts children’s health at risk."

Dog fouling patrols at known hotspots

A clown in a gannet costume will now be looking for votes in Edinburgh Central.

A clown to stand for parliament dressed as a gannet

Community energy representatives previously met with grid operator NESO in Lewis, amid concerns that local groups are increasingly being "squeezed out".

Give the community a “genuine” stake

The project will be visible across a wide area.

Race is on to submit views on Spiorad na Mara development

Members of the PST Energy Support Unit with local recipients of energy support and Martin McCluskey, the Energy Consumers Minister and Western Isles MP Torcuil Crichton. (Sandie Photos)

Calls to move fast on heating oil support

The company reduced the overall development footprint, but concerns clearly still exist over the scale of the project.

Windfarm debate heats up as planning bid lodged

Dr Josh Doble addressing a previous meeting with MSPs in the parliament.

A joint call for “urgent clarification” on new Bill

The Beinn Ghrideag windfarm operated by Point and Sandwick Trust

Island energy – an example for the rest of the country

Tony Robson (left) of Point and Sandwick Power meets with Michael Shanks during his visit to Lewis last week. (Image: Cara Macdonald)

CfD uncertainty for Lewis windfarms
Two of the three major onshore windfarms planned for Lewis have relinquished crucial offers of subsidy under the Contract for Difference system and will need to bid into a future round.
Brian Wilson

Campaingers against the guga hunt stage yet another protest outside the parliament this week. But the reality is it's the islanders who are being ignored.

Parliament ‘ignoring’ guga hunt supporters

Gus Wylie, picture taken by Sam Maynard

How the Hebrides captured the heart – and eye – ...

Use of the access road will have to be restricted on safety grounds/

Campsite closure throws up multiple problems

Rescuers try in vain to save the lives of some of the whales stranded on Traigh Mhor. (Image: Mairi Robertson-Carrey)

Whales stranding was caused by ‘social cohesion’

Nick Halfhide: Bbudget for this financial year is approaching £100 million

A cuts agenda? Not if you're NatureScot

The MV Arrow is no stranger to Stornoway having been previously deployed by CalMac

Chartering freight vessel will “boost resilience” for island, say SSEN

Ally wants to show Bethany and the next generation the benefits of a crofing life.

A way of life that needs protecting – and support

Along wth low levels of support for construction costs, a "draconian" regime has reduced take-up levels for a scheme that was, historically, of huge importance.

Funding for croft house grants halved

The authorities have been pursuing a much tougher regime

Caught poaching? You could face a £10,000 fine

A large cruise vessel berthed at the deep water terminal, where there are also plans for a renewables hub nearby.

Funding package for offshore wind port hub

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