Stornoway Gazette will continue to be a quality news title which is based and staffed in the Islands

The Stornoway Gazette office which is located at Unit 7 Harbour View, Cromwell Street Quay in the town centre is one of those being considered for closure.

The paper and its staff moved to that location from its long-term offices at 10 Francis Street, Stornoway almost four years ago.

The Stornoway Gazette employs a full time member of staff, editor, Melinda Gillen, part-time Local Democracy Reporter, Peter Urpeth and freelance sports reporter, Eric Mackinnon.

Talking about the process, editor Melinda Gillen, said: “The company has started a consultation process with its employees about the closure of some offices, that consultation is ongoing, and no decision about which offices will close has been taken.

“Whatever decision is taken the Stornoway Gazette will still be a locally produced newspaper, bringing its thousands of readers - online and in print - quality news from across the Western Isles.

“Locally based staff will still produce the title and readers will still be able to contact the editor and reporters in the usual way with their stories, highlight issues which are important to them and promote upcoming events.

“The public will also be able to continue to place their announcements and other advertisements in the paper in the current manner via email, or on the phone.”