Tourist discovers ‘extinct’ jellyfish while rock-pooling in Outer Hebrides Thistle-shaped Depastrum cyathiforme was last seen in France in 1976, but has now been found on South Uist The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2025
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
Gillebride MacMillan: 10 things that changed my life Gaelic singer and Outlander consultant Gillebride MacMillan on the 10 things that changed his life. The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 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
Ferry disruption ‘catastrophic’ for South Uist, Holyrood debate hears Ferry cancellations have been “catastrophic” for South Uist, with one business owner saying it has had a bigger impact than the pandemic, an… The National (Scotland) · Jun 14, 2023
Compensation for ferry disruption ‘not off the table’ - Yousaf A third of the population of South Uist turned out for a protest after CalMac bosses cancelled sailings for the remainder of June Insider UK · Jun 9, 2023
Compensation for South Uist businesses is not off the table, says minister MAIRI McAllan has recommitted ministers to talks with South Uist businesses affected by summer sailing cuts - including the topic of… The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023
Islanders stage mass protest after being cut off from mainland in ferry fiasco Islanders are not happy after CalMac has cancelled nearly every service in June from South Uist. Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023
Around 500 people attend South Uist demonstration in protest against CalMac AN estimated 500 people, 200 cars, 40 vans and 20 lorries converged on Lochboisdale in a protest over CalMac’s decision to cancel almost every… The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023
How archaeologists can help us live with wild animals For thousands of years, people in the British Isles lived with and depended on wild animals for food and clothes. The land teemed with species such as deer, boar, wolves, lynx and beavers. Then came farming, population growth and industrialisation. Many species were hunted to extinction and their habitats were… The Conversation · May 5, 2023
Easter ferries restored - but islanders still face weeks without services CalMac chief executive apologies for the disruption this is causing at the start of the tourist season Insider UK · Apr 5, 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 The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2023
Songs, stories and sea kayaking: a writer returns to the Outer Hebrides Award-winning novelist Donald S Murray returns to the Outer Hebrides to find the islands alive with natural beauty, Gaelic verse and splendid isolation The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022