The Latest Breaking News from Outer Hebrides

More than £6,000 raised for families affected by fishing boat tragedy

One man has died and two are still missing a week on from the disappearance of the Kilda in the Outer Hebrides.

Evening Standard · Oct 20

Body found and two people missing after fishing boat incident in Outer Hebrides

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The Independent UK · Oct 14

Desperate search for missing fishing boat near Isle of Lewis after body found

The body of one man has been recovered while two remain unaccounted for with searches ongoing

The Independent UK · Oct 14

Two island community organisations face bankruptcy after legal row with American

TWO community organisations in the Outer Hebrides face financial ruin following a legal battle launched by an American woman and funded by Legal Aid…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 22

New discovery on Scottish island reveals 'unbroken record' of sea level changes

A salt marsh in the Outer Hebrides provides an 'almost unbroken record' of sea level changes over the last 2500 years, scientists have said

The National (Scotland) · Jul 28

'Landmark' Scottish castle with 'spectacular' sea views put up for sale

A “LANDMARK” castle with “spectacular” sea views of the Outer Hebrides has been put up for sale ...

The National (Scotland) · May 30

Scotland in bloom: wildflowers turn the Outer Hebrides into a Technicolor dream

The machair is nature’s dazzling display on these remote islands, but this rare habitat also plays a vital role for wildlife and the resurgent crofting community

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18

My epic journey to the remote Scottish island that looks like the Maldives

The Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides is an island of two halves, boasting both stunning beaches and otherworldly landscapes. US travel editor Ted Thornhill and his family find it’s an all-weather winner

The Independent UK · Feb 3

Grand Designs: Tiny island home built by hand trumps big-budget projects to win House of the Year

A small stone house on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides has just been named RIBA’s House of the Year on Grand Designs

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2025

Tourist fee introduced at standing stones that inspired Outlander

Calanais Standing Stones are among the most visited attractions in the Outer Hebrides

The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025