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First Minister John Swinney is shown around Macauley Farm.

Details: Created: 12 August 2026

First Minister says there is a “very strong case” for fixed links as he faces grilling on ferries, energy, wind farms and the guga hunt.

Details: Created: 12 August 2026

First Minister John Swinney yesterday (August 11) officially opened the second phase of Cnoc Soilleir in Daliburgh – a cultural venue working to showcase and promote Gaelic arts and culture...

Details: Created: 04 August 2026

Pupils across the Western Isles are celebrating another year of strong exam results after qualifications were released today (4 August), with more young people achieving passes despite a rise in...

Details: Created: 04 August 2026

Grants of up to £20,000 to help farmers and crofters invest in their businesses and modernise operations will open for applications from winter 2026, First Minister John Swinney has...

Guga ban part of new 'harrying of the Highlands'
Barra teachers in big yes to industrial action
Pubwatch brings 'Ask for Angela' safety initiative to Isles
MRI suite on course for September launch

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Swinney opens door to Isles subsea tunnel links

Cnoc Soilleir opens as £1.5m announced to boost Gaelic

Isles exam successes up as entries rise

Crofters doubts over revised grant-aid scheme