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The adventurer’s paradise perfect for exploring the UK’s hidden islands

Fancy a trip to Scotland’s uninhabited islands? Nigel Pickover explains why it’s such a rewarding experience

The Independent UK

Police probe man's death as body recovered from water near Scottish island

COASTGUARD and lifeboat crews have recovered a man’s body from the water near Barra with police treating the death as “unexplained”...

The National (Scotland)

CalMac announces timetable changes ahead of disruption to ferry network

CALMAC has announced a number of changes to its network ahead of disruption in the coming months.

The National (Scotland)

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Innovative energy projects across Scotland to benefit from £1.5m grant

RENEWABLE energy groups across Scotland will benefit from a £1.5 million grant announced by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland)

Kayaker rescued by passing boat after getting swept out to sea at Scottish island

A KAYAKER has been called “extremely lucky” after being rescued by a passing fishing boat after they were swept out to sea off the isle of Barra.

The National (Scotland)

Expect shredded nerves as Labour and SNP are neck-and-neck in this constituency

OTHER than the islands of South Uist and Barra in the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency, which uniquely in Scotland were untouched by the Protestant…

The National (Scotland)

Lower flight fares in 'lifeline routes' contract for Barra, Tiree and Campbeltown

LOGANAIR are to offer residents of Barra and Tiree cheaper fares for flights to and from Glasgow in a contract supported by the Scottish…

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Plan to transform Glasgow car park into flats would 'bridge gap between city centre and east end'

Wheatley Group has submitted plans for 34 flats on a former car park off the Gallowgate which is described as being of 'huge significance' to the Barras.

Glasgow Live

Glaswegians offered chance to run cafe on remote Scottish Island famed for picturesque beach

The terminal building at Barra Airport in the Outer Hebrides is currently undergoing a significant renovation - with a newly refurbished cafe part of the works.

Glasgow Live

Strange tales are believable at Loch of the Water-Horse on Barra

DISBELIEF is not the only thing suspended at Loch an Eich Uisge, the Loch of the Water-Horse.

The National (Scotland)

Grandad retiring after 13 years looking after three uninhabited Scottish islands

Jonathan Grant, 65, got a job as a ranger on Mingulay, Pabbay and Berneray, south of Barra, and often slept in a tent.

Daily Record

'Loneliest job in the world' up for grabs - and it involves camping on remote islands

The lonely job of an 'island ranger' is coming up in the north of Scotland where the lucky winning candidate will spend their time camping and looking out for magnificent wildlife

Daily Mirror

How to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way

This 156-mile walking route connecting the islands of the Outer Hebrides is perfect for discovering on foot. Amy McPherson shares the best way to do it

The Independent UK

Strikes close Scottish airports for second time in a week

Barra, Benbecula, and Sumburgh airports are shut today, while Stornoway and Kirkwall have reduced opening times

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A painter’s journey to Barrabados ... and well beyond

LIKE so many other people, TV presenter and artist Lachlan Goudie’s dreams

Daily Record

Scotland's beach airport runway named one of the most beautiful in the world

The runway at Barra Airport has been hailed as a "must-see".

Daily Mirror

UK's worst airport for cancellations has grounded nearly a fifth of all flights

Barra Airport in the Outer Hebrides - which uses a beach as its runway and has to contend with the strong winds of West Scotland - has topped the list of cancelled flights

The Independent UK

Scotland’s regional airports worst hit for flight cancellations

Barra airport in the Outer Hebrides has experienced the most flight cancellations

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Rare 'one in 10 million' orange lobster caught by fisherman off coast of Barra

Live lobsters are normally dark brown or grey which makes it easier for them to camouflage in the wild - they only turn orange after they are cooked.

Daily Mirror

Rare one in 10 million 'cooked' orange lobster discovered in the sea off British coast

Fisherman Oran Boyd, 23, from Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, caught the European orange lobster and hopes it can be housed at an aquarium due to its rarity

Daily Record

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