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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

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
House prices have “skyrocketed” among Scotland’s island communities, an MSP has claimed.

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

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

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

Looking for your views on Gaelic services at Parliament

Holyrood's dog of the year

Island fishermen urge Government to recognise importance of industry

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

Holyrood congrats for Uist School

Political leaders in favour of Remain

New powers coming to the Scottish Parliament

Picture courtesy of Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Allan takes oath in Gaelic
Western Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has this morning been sworn in as MSP for Na h-Eileanan an Iar, taking his oath in Gaelic.

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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

Stornoway Gazette Out Now!

Future of local press raised at Holyrood

Shelter campaigners say more homes are desperately needed as 5000 children will be homeless on Christmas Day. Pic: Ian Rutherford

Homeless charity wraps it up

Adults caught smoking while children are in their car could be fined up to £100. Pic: John Devlin

Bill to ban smoking in cars carrying children debated in Scottish Parliament

John Swinney has said the UK government could scale back planned cuts and still meet targets. Picture: PA

SNP to consider raising Scots income tax next year