In our fortnightly feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This week, we welcome local councillor Kenny MacLeod, a passionate advocate for his island home. Please introduce yourself… I am one of the two ward councillors for Harris. I run my own company, Eilean Glas Rib Tours and I am session clerk at Tarbert Church of Scotland. I am on the board of Hebrides People, Comunn Eachdraidh Scalpaigh and, as a Councillor,

From Harris Youth Shinty Club: Harris Youth Shinty made their annual trip to Ullapool on Saturday 6th June for a meet with friends from Lewis and Ullapool. A mix of experienced and new players took part in drills and mini matches, led by Katie Drain of the Camanachd Association. Over 32 players were in-volved, and a great time was had by all. Harris joined forces with a handful of Lewis players to make up a team for the afternoon matches, with the joint team winning both thei

From the Harris Fire Team: A Western Isles Scottish Fire and Rescue Awards Ceremony was held at Stornoway Community Fire Station and District Offices on Tuesday, 19 May, bringing together colleagues, families and guests to celebrate the dedication and achievements of members of staff from across the Western Isles. During the ceremony, three personnel from Harris Fire Stations received acknowledgments of their commitment to the community as serving on call firefighters over th

Walkers put their best feet forward and braved wind and rain through the month of May, to complete a daily step challenge and raise money for the Bone Cancer Research Trust. More than 26 teams of four took part in the challenge, to walk 10,000 steps a day or the equivalent of 500 miles altogether (from Stockinish in the Bays of Harris, to Glasgow, and back). This challenge was inspired by Lydia, a pupil at Sir E Scott school who has been receiving treatment for a rare form of

In our fortnightly feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This week, we welcome Crossroads' Service Manager, Kate, who is new to her current role, but not to exploring the island What’s your story so far? Although I have been working regular hours for Crossroads as a care attendant for several years, I never expected to find myself in the role of manager, and I am doing my best to fill the very capable boots of Ma

A recent Care Inspectorate visit to Leverburgh Care Home has resulted in a positive report, with ‘good’ scores across all the four areas evaluated and praise for staff and management. The unannounced visit took place in March and involved conversations with staff, residents and their families, observation of practice and daily life and document reviews. It assessed well-being, leadership, the staff team and care planning. The report, which was published in May on the Care Ins

The programme for this summer’s Outer Hebrides Wildlife Festival is out now, with over 80 community-run events celebrating the wildlife, landscapes, and cultural heritage of the Outer Hebrides. The main week of this year’s Festival will run from the 20 to the 27 of June, and a Fringe Festival will continue until the end of July. This year’s programme features free and paid-for events, both in Harris and further afield. Harris events include a Harris hills sunset hike, hosted

In our fortnightly feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time - and their time off. This issue, we welcome Emily McEwan, Gaelic Officer at Hebrides people, whose passion for the language has brought her across the Atlantic. Please introduce yourself and your job? I'm Emily McEwan and I'm the Gaelic Officer at Ionad-tadhail Luchd Innse Gall, the Hebrides People Visitor Centre. My 2-year position was funded by Bòrd na Gàidhlig and includes s

A restored ex-military staff car is heading to Harris next month, with a team of Royal Navy and Royal Marine veterans, as part of a project raising awareness of mental health challenges such as PTSD, isolation and suicide. The 1936 Morris 8, known as ‘Philip’ will travel from Barra, through the Uists and on to Harris, Lewis and Skye, where its driver and passengers will meet local people, veterans, community groups and organisations and encourage conversations about wellbeing