In our regular 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 Loraine Niven, the new General Manager at the Leverhulme Community Hub What’s your story so far? Halo, Is mise Lanie, Tha mi à Siorrachd Àir...and that is about as good as my Gaelic is so far. I was brought up around the countryside, my Papa ran the sawmill, my uncles were foresters and we helped at the farm a lot. I left school and was a

From Scalpay Community Centre: After a closure of several months for major refurbishment, Scalpay Community Centre has re-opened its doors. The transformation of the centre is something everyone in the community can be proud of. The new An Cala Café is a wonderful addition, and we’re excited to see it become a welcoming hub for both local residents and visitors. This incredible project is a testament to the dedication of the trustees and chairman of the Scalpay Community Asso

From the Race Director: The Isle of Harris Running Festival concluded on Saturday 4 July, with participants taking part in the half marathon, 5km and Fun Run. We also saw the long-awaited return of the Heb Half series challenge, a multi-island challenge incorporating the half marathons of Harris, Barra, Stornoway, Skye and Benbecula. The number of participants in the Harris half marathon increased by over 50% from last year. The success of the race is testament to the contrib

Harris stick maker David Broadbent had his talents recognised at the Royal Highland Show last month, where he won the Mrs Alister Campbell Memorial trophy for his recent creations. The prize was awarded for the best set of four sticks, comprising of a wooden-handle shepherd’s crook, horn-handle shepherd’s crook, wooden-handle walking stick and a horn-handle walking stick. David has been competing in the Royal Highland Show for forty years and has experienced considerable succ

In our regular 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 Fiona MacKenzie, who is preparing for a busy summer celebrating Gaelic with young people What’s your story so far? When I left school I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do. I had childcare, Gaelic and hairdressing in my head and applied for both the Gaelic and childcare courses. I chose the Gaelic course, then worked briefly as an Admin Assist

Here's our guide to Harris events over the next couple of weeks. Remember to email dethadol@harrisvs.org.uk for your event to be included in our next issue free of charge.

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