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Food bank

The Scottish government must do more for disabled people, with many being forced...

Volunteers unpack food donations at a food bank

Change is coming for families with more than two children, but not soon enough

Graham Linehan performs outside Scottish Parliament days after Edinburgh Fringe cancelled Father Ted creator

Graham Linehan performs at Holyrood after second venue cancels

Fergus Ewing was among the MSPs who were concerned

Traditional B&Bs could shut up shop, say MSPs

Kallin harbour, Grimsay, North Uist

Inshore fishing as bad as aviation, says Green MSP

The ferries have been delayed so long, it is now feared the equipment already installed has "deteriorated"

Equipment on delayed ferries has ‘deteriorated’

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal Scotland's lockdown exit plan live (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal Scotland's lockdown exit plan live

Shaun Fraser has been selected by Labour.

Shaun Fraser has been selected as the candidate for Labour in the Western Isles

Nicola Sturgeon will set out the Scottish Government’s route map out of lockdown this afternoon (23 February) (Photo: Getty Images)

Watch Nicola Sturgeon reveal her plan to exit lockdown live from Holyrood

Scotland announced a second lockdown in early January (Getty Images)

Here's when lockdown could end in Scotland - according to latest government advi...

Garage opening during lockdown - what you need to know if your car needs repairs Matt Allan

Keir Starmer is promising more devolved powers if Labour wins the next election

The MSP has claimed that some people are so desperate to live on the island that land with views is being sold at ridiculous prices.

MSP claims that lack of housing is a real problem

Alasdair Allan will be looking to retain his seat for the SNP at the election next May.

Western Isles SNP selects Alasdair Allan as Holyrood election candidate

Campaigning Benbecula school-girl name checked in Holyrood statement as Swinney ...

CalMac defends island job claims

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the Westminster Government is investing £800m, through the Barnett formula, to give Scotland the funds to create green news jobs

Mixed reaction in Scotland to Chancellor’s summer statment

Ray Bugg talks about his career in this episode of Pioneering People

The bootstrapping approach to building a business - Pioneering People podcast

Progress has been made in recruitment into the sector and it is hoped this pay rise will help with that.

A pay rise for Social Care staff

Put the needs of crofters and farmers first

Renters will be protected from eviction during the coronavirus outbreak – here’s...

The legislation is expected to pass its first vote in Holyrood later today (25 Feb) (Photo: Shutterstock)

Sanitary products will soon be free for everyone in Scotland

There has been a 14 per cent increase in the number of children living in temporary accommodation in Scotland since 2016 which Shelter Scotland hopes will ring alarm bells in the Scottish Parliament.

Shelter Scotland: latest homelessness figures paint an alarming picture

Islands economic investment plan on '˜every table and agenda' as hopes for a dea...

Council Tax set to rise as Comhairle budget is set

Education Secretary, John Swinney MSP. Picture: John Devlin.

John Swinney brands the scrapping of Primary One test a '˜disgrace'

John Finnie, the Greens transport spokesperson, highlighted discussions regarding the leasing of a freight vessel to relieve pressure on the Stornoway to Ullapool route, currently serviced by MV Loch Seaforth.

Calmac criticised for lack of contingency plan

Budget is investment for Islands says MSP

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has welcomed the passing of the Scottish Government's budget in Holyrood.

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Looking for your views on Gaelic Services at the Scottish Parliament.

Looking for your views on Gaelic services at Parliament

School pupils set out to prove they are top Euroquiz whizz-kids

Holyrood's dog of the year

Island fishermen urge Government to recognise importance of industry

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

VIDEO: T in the Park cancelled next year

Hares must be controlled to safeguard habitats, the SGA has said.

Warning of habitat damage if culls banned

MSP John Finnie lodged a motion of congratulations at the Scottish Parliament.

Holyrood congrats for Uist School

Jackie Kay will perform at the opening ceremony of Holyrood. Photo: Mary McCartney

Makar to perform at Holyrood opening ceremony

Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: PA

Nicola Sturgeon announces plans for second indyref

The Riding procession celebrating the official opening of the fourth term of the Scottish Parliament in 2011. A similar event is planned for Saturday, July 2, to mark the opening of the parliament's fifth term.

Scotland's local heroes to join historic Riding procession

Political leaders in favour of Remain

Local Heroes will be invited to Holyrood for the opening of the Parliament.

Local heroes invited to take seats in Parliament

New powers coming to the Scottish Parliament

Picture courtesy of Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Allan takes oath in Gaelic

Historic and iconic...First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined by the SNP's newly elected members of the Scottish Parliament after securing the party's historic third consecutive election victory. (Picture Michael Gillen)

Nicola Sturgeon and SNP MSPs celebrate at Kelpies

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidon arrives at the Edinburgh count with partner Jen Wilson. Picture: SWNS

Holyrood 2016: SNP fall short of overall majority

Picture: PA

Holyrood 2016 live blog: results and analysis

Our reporters are working throughout the night and tomorrow to bring you the results from every seat and list area alongside analysis of what they mean for the wider Scottish political landscape.

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ballot box

Election Night ... and how to survive it

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Scottish Parliamentary Election - Labour party ready to listen and respond

Scottish Parliamentary Election - Candidate says Christian Party offers voters a...

Stornoway Gazette Out Now!

Gazette Letters - Letter To The Western Isles

Liberal Democrats are hoping to restore voters' faith

Western Isles candidates on the starting block in race to Holyrood

Presiding Officer Tricia Marwick MSP (2nd right) is joined by Lillian Manson of South Queensferry (2nd Left), one of the stitchers; historian Alistair Moffat (right) and Andrew Crummy (left), the artist who designed the panel. Picture: Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

10,000 stitchers add their mark to historic tapestry panel

Social Justice Minister Alex Neil

New agency will handle benefits payments

Parking on pavements can cause problems.

Pavement parking powers finally devolved to Holyrood

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