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Lewis residents reveal impact of flight cuts to their community

LEWIS residents have warned cuts to flights between Stornoway and Inverness will make it harder to work on the mainland, see family and access vital…

The National (Scotland)

Permission requested for guga hunt to take place this summer

The hunt has been an annual tradition in Ness, north Lewis, since the 15th century.

Evening Standard

Windfarms on this Scottish isle are contentious – renewables must work for local people too

The landscape on the remote Isle of Lewis is striking: a mix of rugged terrain, peatlands, moorlands, lochs, sandy beaches and cliffs.

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Historic monument on Scottish island named as finalist in prestigious award

A HISTORIC monument in the Isle of Lewis has been named as a finalist in a prestigious UK-wide public sculpture award ...

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British Museum to loan Lewis Chessmen to France in exchange for Bayeux Tapestry

THE British Museum will loan the Lewis Chessman to France in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry, set to return to England for the first time in more…

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Islanders protest as local Tesco opens on Sunday for first time

ISLANDERS have staged a protest outside of the Tesco in Lewis after it opened on a Sunday for the first time.

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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

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'Way of life is important': Island councillor hits out at Tesco opening on Sundays

A SCOTTISH councillor has argued the recent move by Tesco to open its Isle of Lewis store on Sundays will further endanger island autonomy and…

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'The end of Sabbath': Tesco to open on Sundays despite island residents' opposition

TESCO has confirmed it will open its Isle of Lewis store on Sundays despite a backlash from the community.

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Company 'interested' in Highland fabrication yard preparing for administration

A HIGHLAND-BASED energy company has reportedly made inquiries into taking over Harland & Wolff's fabrication yard in Lewis ...

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My passionate love affair with Scotland’s largest island

On the surface, little appears to have changed in the 30 years that bestselling author Peter May has been visiting the Isle of Lewis. But tourism has had a big impact – from Sunday opening hours to a deep water port for cruise ships

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Michael Gove to host third Islands Forum meeting in Lewis

THE third Islands Forum will take place in Lewis and be chaired by Levelling-Up Secretary Michael Gove.

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Scientists give update after tragic mass whale stranding on Lewis

SCIENTISTS conducting post-mortem examinations after a mass whale stranding have provided an update on what may have caused the tragic incident.

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Entire pod of 55 whales dies following mass stranding in Lewis

AN entire pod of 55 pilot whales has died following a mass stranding on a Western Isles beach.

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Oil ‘globules’ found on some beaches in Isles of Skye and Lewis

The public has been urged to avoid areas of beaches affected by small oil globules in the Western Isles.

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Scots islander, 100, reveals he smuggled scotch from Whisky Galore wreck SS Politician

Willie Macleod, from Lewis, swiped booze from the Whisky Galore! ship, the SS Politician, when it ran aground close to Eriskay in 1941.

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Edinburgh property: Inside the coastal three bedroom house cheaper than a city flat

A three-bedroom property on the Isle of Lewis has just gone on the market, and it is available to buy for a lower price than a typical one-bedroom flat in Edinburgh

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Isle of Lewis locals treated to special screen of upcoming film set on the island

ISLANDERS on Lewis in the Outer Hebrides were shown a special screening of The Road Dance, a movie based and filmed on the island.

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Unique Isle of Lewis house to feature on Home of the Year TV show

The 1930s croft is a haven for its owner - overflowing with paintings, tapestries, shell sculptures, doll houses and furniture.

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BBC Scotland's Home of the Year heading for the Hebrides and Skye next week

Anna Campbell Jones, Michael Angus and Kate Spiers travel to the Hebrides to judge between a new build and an extended traditional home in Skye but there’s also competition from a restored croft in Lewis.

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