Isle of Barra14 Sep 2024Repairs begin on clan's island stronghold Kisimul Castle has been closed to the public since 2020.14 Sep 2024Highlands & Islands10 Aug 2024Kayaker swept out to sea rescued by fishermenAn "extremely lucky" kayaker was rescued by a passing fishing boat after getting swept out to sea off the isle of Barra.10 Aug 2024Scotland14 Jul 2024Bid to replace Barra's crumbling 1970s sculptureThe statue dedicated to a 6th Century Irish saint is falling apart.14 Jul 2024Highlands & Islands27 Jun 2024'Queen of Gaelic singers' inspires video game soundtrackFlora MacNeil's Gaelic singing led to her musician daughter featuring in new game Still Wakes the Deep.27 Jun 2024Scotland25 Jun 2024Islands council cuts street light hours to save moneyWestern Isles Council is to phase in the change which will see lights go off at 22:00.25 Jun 2024Highlands & Islands11 Jun 2024Fight to save Whisky Galore island's rare poniesThere are about 400 Eriskay ponies left and campaigners hope to gain greater recognition for the breed.11 Jun 2024Highlands & Islands12 Mar 2024Effort to tackle Hebridean isle's feral cat colonyA charity estimates there are at least 20 cats in the group on the island of Barra.12 Mar 2024Highlands & Islands31 Jan 2024Dench's plea to save mobile cinema for Scots pupilsChildren in Barra asked for the actress' help in highlighting concerns over the Screen Machine's future.31 Jan 2024Highlands & Islands7 Dec 2023Island school is cold and leaking, say parentsBuckets are being used to catch leaks and there are holes in ceilings at the Barra school.7 Dec 2023Highlands & Islands
