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Part of Glasgow Barrowland markets renamed to honour the woman who founded it

Part of the Barras Markets in Glasgow has been renamed this weekend in honour of its founder, Margaret McIver

The National (Scotland) · Jul 26

Augmented reality trails to bring prehistoric archaeology in Hebrides to life

AUGMENTED reality archaeology trails aiming to bring the history behind an island's prehistoric tombs and Norse inscriptions to life have been…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 13

Council fined after ‘preventable’ death of care home dementia patient

Allan MacLeod disappeared from his bedroom at St Brendan’s Care Home in Castlebay, Barra, and was found injured about four hours later.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

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) · Sep 12, 2024

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) · Aug 10, 2024

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) · Jun 25, 2024

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…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 24, 2023

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 · Jul 5, 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

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) · Jun 5, 2023