Shake-up on the agenda at Scotland's only all-male council

Stornoway Harbour is found in the Western Isles – and some in the area feel it might be time for change in the council

PARTY politics aren’t front and centre in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar as the council make-up is dominated by independent candidates, but it holds the unfortunate title of Scotland’s only all-male local authority.

As Tracey Dinner, one of the eight women standing for election in the Western Isles, said: “It’s time for a shake-up.”