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The team standing with the piles of shoeboxes ready to be sent away. — Last year's volunteer team collecting and sorting shoeboxes

Details: Created: 05 October 2026

It is that time of year again where families and individuals are being asked to give to people in need through the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. Since the first Shoebox Appeal in 1993, more than...

Details: Created: 03 October 2026

More than 50 people turned out yesterday (Saturday) to run or walk the Linda Norgrove Foundation’s 10K around the Valtos Peninsula. The rain mostly held off and even with blustery conditions...

Details: Created: 02 October 2026

Marine Accident Investigators are carrying out an investigation into the death of North Uist deckhand Shaun Shepherd, who died after falling into the sea off Stromness, Orkney. Shaun, 22, was...

Details: Created: 30 September 2026

A new Deputy Chief Executive Officer is being sought for the Stornoway Trust, working alongside Factor Iain MacIver to lead strategic growth of the Trust. The role is suited to someone with...

Blythswood Shoebox Appeal opens for 2026

Impressive turnout at Linda Norgrove 10K (UPDATED)

Marine Accident probe into Uist deckhand's death

New role at The Stornoway Trust