Isle of Lewis

Dividends

Tax hikes on dividends and savings may weigh on Stornoway firms planning expansi...

Battling it out

Rider Kenneth Macleod shows grit and glory with Donington victory comeback

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Discover Gearrannan Blackhouse Village: Where history, myth, and legacy come ali...

The Giants of Callanish: Winter Solstice and the Myth Behind Scotland’s Ancient Stone

The Giants of Callanish: Winter Solstice and the myth behind Scotland’s ancient ...

Stornoway: A Festive Gem of the Outer Hebrides

Stornoway: A festive gem of the Outer Hebrides

Ad Feature Brand new kitchen and bathroom showroom at Huws Gray Stornoway

The Isle of Lewis is 29 years old.

CalMac confirm Isle of Lewis ‘disposal’ plan

Isle of Harris Distillery.

Isle of Harris Distillery partners with HebCelt Festival

Stornoway named a great value picturesque place to buy a home.

Stornoway named one of the UK’s best value picturesque places to buy a home

The gastropub is being sold for £399,000 on an island famed for its white sand beaches. It has a gigantic beer garden and a rustic bar and was refurbished during the pandemic. (Courtesy Alice Bagley / SWNS)

Pub on idyllic Scottish island being sold for £399k

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni. Pic: Gaelle Beri

All set for the return of the dark nights festival
The Hebridean Dark Skies Festival will return to the Isle of Lewis in February 2022, with an arts and astronomy programme bringing together Scotland’s new Astronomer Royal Catherine Heymans, singer-songwriter Rachel Sermanni, award-winning science communicator Roberto Trotta and lots more.
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Isle of Lewis now broken down.. what next?

Isle of Lewis breaks down - what next?

Murray Haddow, 95, arranged Angela's adoption. Insets: L- Graham Haddow and R - Angela Morrison

Children's Officer says finding the 'lost' baby is like having a new grandchild!

Angela Morrison is looking forward to meeting the former children's officer who arranged her adoption

Former children's officer is reunited with the baby girl he never forgot

Murray never forgot the baby he handed over to a Stornoway couple.

Iain will feature in the Spotlight Series on April 5.

Spotlight series features Lewis singer songwriter Iain Morrison

Breasclete

Community landowner buys workshop with grant help

An Lanntair are getting ready to reopen their doors to the public.

An Lanntair have announced they are all ready to reopen their doors on April 26.

Kate MacLeod, Uig's very own mermaid

Join Uig's very own 'mermaid' Kate MacLeod as she stars in a new BBC ALBA docume...

Tolsta Bay, where the experiments took place.

Schoolboy memories of monkey and guinea pig experiments off Scottish island reca...

Donald Ian MacLeod

Donald Ian MacLeod, a much-loved individual who achieved more than most during h...

John Groom's business is going from strength to strength

Local bespoke furniture maker is delighted with the help he received

Celtic Women's goalkeeper Rachael Johnstone

Lewis football ace Rachael Johnstone relishing battle for Celtic Women's number ...

Could this be a turning point for Arnish?

The fortunes of Arnish may at last be turning for the better

The Wing has a new crest.

It's all change for Highland Wing Air Training Corps

The Hebridean skies provide some great opportunities for night time photography.

Hebridean dark skies form the backdrop for some stunnning images

The unexploded piece of ordnance was washed ashore in Uig. Pic by: HM Coastguard

Bomb find in Western Isles closes Uig beach

Ben Stephen

Lewis diplomat toasts Burns - in Tunisia!
A Western Isles man will raise a glass to Scotland’s national bard at a massive virtual Burns Supper for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office staff around the world.
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A united front has been formed on the island in an attempt to ensure the Arnish yard is saved for the community. Pic: Peter Urpeth

Arnish meeting was helpful say group

A united front has been formed on the island in an attempt to ensure the Arnish yard is saved for the community. Pic: Peter Urpeth

Concerns over Arnish are discussed at a group meeting of interested parties on t...

Chloe Nicholson in action for Rangers

Lewis keeper Chloe Nicholson making her mark on the mainland for Rangers women

Police are appealing for assistance

Nine-year-old girl ‘serious’ following road crash in Back

Michelle, pictured outside the offices of island MP Angus MacNeil with the newly installed defib.

It was definitely the right place, and right time for Michelle

Lewis football ace Rachael Johnstone in Celtic colours

Lewis goalkeeper Rachael Johnstone is star for Celtic and Scotland

The competition has now been opened up across the islands.

Light-up competition has been extended

The dead Minke Whale was washed ashore on Vatisker Beach on Dec 6, 2020. Image by Peter Urpeth.

Minke whale washed ashore

The community on Lewis have been applauded for their spirit during the pandemic.

Lewis community is hailed in new report

Inverness Caledonian Thistle Women’s FC ace Kayleigh Mackenzie

Lewis football ace Kayleigh Mackenzie backs her Inverness Caley Women side for p...

Eachainn Miller in action for Clachnacuddin last season

Positive Nairn County covid test puts off Lewis football ace Eachainn Miller’s H...

Reconstruction and investigation of hidden archeology at Callanish

Hidden ancient stone circles are rediscovered

The town's Christmas lights will be switchen on this year on December 4.

Christmas lights switch on date is announced for December 4

Artists impression Bernera Bridge

Could the residents of Bernera finally be able to receive heavy deliveries, incl...

Anne and Iain were shocked by how quickly she became unwell, but was extremely grateful to the NHS Western Isles and the air ambulance service for recognising the situation and dealing with it so promptly and efficiently.

As good a reason as any why you should take the flu vaccination

In pre-covid days, Norma and her mum Marion Smith enjoying a welcome day out!

Lewis woman is supporting ChristMASK

John MacKay STV news anchor

It’s been a long road but filming has now started on Lewis
Almost 20 years ago, STV News presenter John MacKay swapped news reporting for novels, writing the first in a three-part series set in the Western Isles.
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Aignish lights up red for Remembrance. Pic by SandiePhotos

Aignish lights up red for Remembrance

Tong Primary School was just one that was to have been included in the proposed review.

Comhairle drops school review

Mother nature in all her glory. Pic by Gary Young.

Dark Skies Festival all set to return to Lewis for 2021

Colin Macleod's new single Old Soul features top American musician Sheryl Crow.

Isle of Lewis crofter Colin Macleod releases new single featuring Sheryl Crow

The Arnish fabrication yard has been left lying idle for too long, prompting the launch of the 'Action for Arnish' campaign.

Action for Arnish campaign is launched as Isle of Lewis yard misses out on anoth...

Charlie and Grace Morrison, and Arran and Lewis Goetz celebrate completing ‘A Million Steps for Matthew’, and raising more than £2500 for the Matthew Woodman Foundation.

Four young Isle of Lewis friends take a million steps and walk their way to £250...

L-R – Nurse - Tracey McKissack, Physiotherapist - Susan Gilhespie, Patient - Robbie Bell, Occupational Therapist - Amanda Howat

Isle of Lewis angler makes ‘reel’ progress after serious bike accident

The Calanais Standing Stones feature in the Tour Tales of the Outer Hebrides.

Magaidh tells tales of the Outer Hebrides’ history and traditions

The Mangersta Sea Stacks on the Isle of Lewis is one of Richard Fox's shortlisted photographs. (Photograph: Pinnacles of Light © Richard Fox)

Image of Mangersta Sea Stacks makes shortlist for Weather Photographer of the Ye...

The by-election takes place on Thursday, October 8.

Three independent candidates to stand in by-election

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