Isle of South Uist5 days agoNew back-up power station planned for Isle of LewisThe facility at Arnish is one of four in the Western Isles operated by SSE Distribution.5 days ago10 Feb 2026Call for improvements to Western Isles' play spacesA study suggests islanders want to see upgrades and better accessibility to some sites.10 Feb 202629 Jan 2026Islanders want to see arts and culture protected from council cutsComhairle nan Eilean Siar sought public views on how it should set its new budget.29 Jan 202613 Jan 2026In pictures: Scotland's snowy 24-hour mountain bike raceThe Strathpuffer race involves laps of a track through a Highland forest. 13 Jan 202610 Dec 2025Fears raised over future of island dental serviceUist is to be left without any permanent dentists early next year after services were centralised.10 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Plan for new Skye to South Uist sub-sea cable progressesThe proposed link would replace an existing 34-year-old power cable.10 Dec 20256 Nov 2025Running of island-based community landlord 'dire'Sealladh na Beinne Mòire says it is addressing issues raised in a specialist review of its governance.6 Nov 202526 Sep 2025Defence contractor consults workers on job cutsStaff at QinetiQ sites in west Wales and the Western Isles could be affected.26 Sep 202516 Sep 2025No sign of missing pony foals in eagle nests after 'snatching' claimA farmer on South Uist claimed the birds of prey had snatched his animals after their disappearance over the summer.16 Sep 2025...