Wednesday, 17 February 2010 09:43
John
Jeremy Smith, the Publisher and Editor of Scottish Islands Explorer, died on Monday 8 February. He was only 35-years-of-age. The intention is for his magazine, which often featured the Western Isles, to continue. The following obiturary appeaed in The Scotsman: http://news.scotsman.com/obituaries/Obituary-Jeremy-Smith.6074139.jp
Thursday, 11 February 2010 10:09
John
March 2010 will see something new in Stornoway - its first Science Festival. Read about this exciting-sounding Sci/Tech event at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8508693.stm
Friday, 05 February 2010 17:57
John
Property prices have risen in Scotland where the Western Isles have the lowest prices on offer. Calculate at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/8500561.stm
Monday, 01 February 2010 18:54
John
This news comes as a relief to those wanting to travel aerially safe ... and financially sound. Seek: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8490563.stm
Saturday, 30 January 2010 23:30
John
Most mouse-catchers have to get down on their knees. This voluntary position demands a head for heights and a temperament for remoteness. Read on: http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/St-Kilda-volunteer-needed.6026672.jp?articlepage=1
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 11:13
John
Professional employment, residence and recreation, at least during the school terms, are not drawing candidates to Scoraig, near Ullpool. The attractions and detractions for would-be headteachers are similar to those just across The Minch. Take stock at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8475716.stm
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 07:57
John
The new West Harris Trust community has 16000 acres, 123 residents, of whom just one is under school age. Consider going to: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8478946.stm
Monday, 25 January 2010 11:52
John
So-called 'fragile' communities are to be assisted by people trained to develop and regenerate social, economic and cultural activities. Consider: http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/Isles-earmarked-for-fragile-community.6006330.jp
Monday, 25 January 2010 11:46
John
This West Highland Free Press article provides stimulating insights into one of the connections between the Isle of Lewis and Patagonia. Discover more: http://www.whfp.com/Frontpage/1969-Charley-Barley-and-the-Patagonian-connection.html
Friday, 22 January 2010 17:36
John
Deliveries and supplies are now assured at the most remote of shops, thanks to a mysterious benefactor. Consider: http://news.scotsman.com/inverness/Mystery-benefactor-buys-van-for.5988856.jp
Thursday, 21 January 2010 11:42
John
In the past there was the village school and even tiny settlements at the 'back of beyond' had their side-schools. The proposals currently being made certainly reflect changes of lifestyle. The basic outlines are at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8471755.stm
Tuesday, 19 January 2010 19:46
John
There can be few places more stunning than West Harriis. Why so few people ? Endeavours evident at: http://www.scotsman.com/scotland/Harris-islanders-to-battle-population.5992507.jp
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Thursday, 14 January 2010 17:49
John
The first major decision has been made regarding the proposed wind-farms on Lewis. Take it from: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8458718.stm
Sunday, 03 January 2010 16:50
John
'Consider the state you're in' was used as a slogan by the American travel industry to encourage people to holiday closer to home. It also applies here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8433568.stm
Saturday, 02 January 2010 17:40
John
The Primary School on Berneray has adopted an innovative system of accessing information. The reporter who covered this story could not, perhaps in the winter darkness, tell the causeway from a bridge. Read up on: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/education/school_league_tables/article6973471.ece
Sunday, 27 December 2009 23:32
John
There's concern about the future of services to the airport on Barra. The sands will remain: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/scotland/article6969044.ece
Thursday, 24 December 2009 08:03
John
A former illicit whisky still has been licensed to produce uisge beatha, translated from the Gaelic as 'the water of life'. It's appropriately enough in Uig, on Lewis. Taste at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8428553.stm
Tuesday, 22 December 2009 12:58
John
The distribution of postcodes must have some more quirks that require attention. One has been settled: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8426057.stm
Friday, 18 December 2009 13:07
John
The Council reached a decision and the Centre will be ..... far from the centre. Discover: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8418435.stm
Friday, 18 December 2009 13:03
John
Marketing brands in retail is one thing; marketing a missile range is something completely different. Think about it: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8418435.stm
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 11:50
John
Holiday brochures do have similarities, but visitors to Thailand may be disappointed when they fail to find the perfection that is Berneray! Either visit the Gatliff hostel on the island or go see for yourself via: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8413627.stm
Friday, 11 December 2009 17:24
John
Residents of the Pairc, on the eastern side of Lewis, have voted in favour of a buy-out of the estate in which they reside. The landowner is opposed. See what is happening at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/highlands_and_islands/8407602.stm
Friday, 27 November 2009 10:48
John
The traditions of the Free Church do not normally mix with the customs of the theatre; plays are not usually provided with 'voices over' with the translation from Gaelic into English. Find out more: http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/features/New-theatre-production-on-birth.5862767.jp
Friday, 20 November 2009 13:30
John
Many people had hoped that the 1930 evacuation of St Kilda could have been avoided. Now almost 80 years on the Clydesdale Bank is featuring the island, a World Heritage Site, on its currency. Handle it with care: http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/news/St-Kilda-features-on-banks.5830114.jp
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