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National Geographic reveals its 25 best places to visit in 2025

Greenland and the Scottish Outer Hebrides are among the best places to visit next year

The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2024

Scottish islands voted among world's best travel spots in National Geographic guide

THE Outer Hebrides has been named as one of the best travel destinations in the world for 2025 by National Geographic.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024

Area of Scotland recognised as top foodie destination at global awards

EAT Drink Hebrides has been shortlisted for the prestigious Global Culinary Travel Awards...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 23, 2024

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Country diary: Mending the last thatched roof in the village

Ardersier, Moray Firth: I’ve come all the way from south Devon and my colleague from the Outer Hebrides, such is the dearth of thatchers in Scotland now

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

Record £150,000 salary offered to solve GP shortage in Western Isles

NHS aims to tempt at least five doctors to move to the Uists and Benbecula amid recruitment crisis

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2024

Nobody Has to Know review – whimsical tale of gentle deceit in the Outer Hebrides

Bouli Lanners’ picturesque setting makes room for a lonely woman to take advantage of memory loss and kid the victim they had been lovers

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

World's first Gaelic Climate Convention to be held in Outer Hebrides

THE Outer Hebrides Climate Hub is preparing to welcome Gaelic speakers from across the Outer Hebrides and Scotland to the world’s first Gaelic…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023

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Who says trees won’t grow in the Outer Hebrides? Scheme marks seven years of success

A NATIVE tree planting project in the Western Isles is proving to be a continuing hit with crofters, who have planted more than 171,000 trees in the…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 6, 2023

Outer Hebrides ranked Britain's best place for retirees

THE Outer Hebrides has been ranked the number one best place in the UK to move to in retirement.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 5, 2023

Future of traditional single-width Harris Tweed hanging by a thread

THE future of traditional single-width Harris Tweed weaving is under threat with some weavers worried it’s at risk of extinction.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 24, 2023

6 of the best walking holidays in Scotland for long-distance trails

Stomp the highlands and islands on a Scotland staycation, from the Cairngorms National Park to the Outer Hebrides

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

Remote Scottish island offers dream job – with no previous experience needed

Role is based on the idyllic island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Why the Scottish ferry system is in crisis again this summer

Scottish ferry operator CalMac cancelled all direct sailings from the mainland to South Uist, the second largest island in the Outer Hebrides, off the north-west coast of Scotland on June 1 2023. Cancellations are expected to last until June 30.

The Conversation · Jun 20, 2023

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 · Jun 6, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · May 16, 2023

‘Everyone is being frisked – how thrilling!’ Fred Again rocks the Outer Hebrides

The DJ is used to headlining huge stages, but fondness for these islands led him to schedule a three-date island tour here with euphoric results for a lucky few

The National (Scotland) · May 14, 2023

Blackhouses not bungalows - the design code for new builds on the Outer Hebrides

A SHORTAGE of housing on the Western Isles - and particularly of new builds – has contributed to what many see as a threat to the way of life on…

The National (Scotland) · May 9, 2023

Nato exercise involving 4000 personnel kicks off near Outer Hebrides

A NATO training exercise expected to involve more than 4000 people has kicked off in the Outer Hebrides.

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2023

Posh estate offers couple dreamy three-bedroom home for free - but you'll be very busy

Amhuinnsuidhe Castle Estate, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, is looking for a head gamekeeper and housekeeper and the job comes with a house with bills included, car, and a good salary

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The National (Scotland) · Feb 13, 2023

Craig Murray moves location amid row over hacked SNP MP's email cache

Craig Murray has said he has moved location to the Outer Hebrides following a row over an SNP MP's hacked emails

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Couple forced to transport £1m dream home 600 miles to remote Scottish Island

A couple will move all of the sections of their dream home from a factory in Wales to the Outer Hebrides, where it will be put together piece by piece using cranes.

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023

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

Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023

Britain's loneliest island 260 miles out at sea where 3 men attempt to survive

A three-man team is hoping to raise £50,000 for charity by surviving for a week on Rockall, 260 miles west of the Outer Hebrides and the weather conditions will be key for success

Insider UK · Jan 20, 2023

£100 million Islands Growth Deal signed

The agreement should attract further investment of up to £293m in match funding

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Scottish distillery signs major supermarket deal in first for Outer Hebrides

A SCOTTISH island spirit is now the first spirit distiller from the Outer Hebrides that will be distributed by a UK-wide supermarket.

Tribune News Service · Jan 4, 2023

Review: Three mysteries for deep winter

From the Outer Hebrides to Ghana to the streets of L.A., these whodunits will keep you up at night.

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