Comhairle nan Eilean Siar25 Jun 2025Concern over future of UK's only council-run abattoirCrofters have been urged to make greater use of the facility in Lewis.25 Jun 2025Highlands & Islands24 Jun 2025Debate around single authority for Western IslesCouncillors discuss the pros and cons following concerns about a £26.5m budget deficit.24 Jun 2025Highlands & Islands18 Jun 2025Islands council pauses plans for a visitor levyComhairle nan Eilean Siar says other Scottish island local authorities have taken similar action.18 Jun 2025Highlands & Islands11 Jun 2025New social housing planned for near StornowayThe 160 properties would be built in a four phases on a site next to MacKenzie Park.11 Jun 2025Highlands & Islands7 Jun 2025Island DJ climbing UK charts with remix made for his mumLevi Heron, 29 from Stornoway added his own touch to The Glen by the Scottish band Beluga Lagoon.7 Jun 2025Culture1 May 2025New plan to 'eradicate' mink from Outer HebridesMore than 2,000 American mink have been captured since 2001, but some still remain in the islands.1 May 2025Science & Environment28 Apr 2025Islanders say they cannot escape mysterious hummingA number of Lewis residents say the 'Hebridean Hum' has disrupted their lives for weeks.28 Apr 2025Highlands & Islands15 Apr 2025Funding for new ferry promised at 'crisis' meetingTransport Secretary Fiona Hyslop says money has been earmarked for another new large ferry for the Western Isles.15 Apr 2025Highlands & Islands25 Feb 2025Orkney's council tax could rise by 15% Orkney is one of three Scottish island authorities making decisions on its rates.25 Feb 2025Scotland...