An exhibition of new works by Harris artist Joceline Hildrey has been unveiled at Talla na Mara. Artwork by Joceline Hildrey Titled ‘Tri Eileanan’ (three islands) it is inspired by the landscape and bird life of some of Scotland’s most remote locations. The free exhibition will run until the end of the month during the West Harris Trust venue’s opening hours. “The exhibition is based on my observations from trips out to the Flannan Isles, St Kilda and the Shiants,” says Jocel

Photo credit: Effie MacLeod A service took place outside Hebrides People Visitor Centre on April 30, remembering the servicemen who lost their lives when a Shackleton aircraft crashed into Maodal, near Northton in 1990. The service was led by Rev Mark MacLeod and well attended by members of the community, along with representatives of South Harris Community Council, local emergency services and six members of VIII Squadron from RAF Lossiemouth, the squadron to which the servi

A racing pigeon missing for four years has turned up in the grounds of Borve Lodge Estate and is happily settling into its new home in South Harris, where it is becoming some-thing of a local celebrity. Harold in the office (Credit: Borve Lodge) The pigeon, who appeared on the drive earlier this month, has now taken up residence in the Lodge’s conservatory and been given the name ‘Harold’. Its story appeared on the front page of last week’s Stornoway Gazette. Staff first noti

This year’s Scarr-Hall Awards, which recognise local volunteers for their exceptional service to the Harris community, were presented at a celebration tea at Harris Hotel. The winners, Donnie ‘Rodel’ MacDonald, Annie MacDonald (Scalpay) and Tania MacLeod and Jocelyn Corderoy, from Tarbert in Bloom, were praised for their ongoing efforts, from campaigning for essential housing to catering for community events and working to brighten up a village. Mr Ian Scarr-Hall of Amhuinnsu

Over the next few issues of Dè tha dol? we are taking a break from our usual Tea Break feature and asking the candidates in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election to take a Campaign break with us instead. Alasdair Allan (SNP) popped into our office for a chat last month... What’s your story so far? I grew up in the Borders, near Selkirk. I studied Gaelic at Glasgow University and have been involved with the Scottish National Party (SNP) since I was about 18. In 2006 the

The Easter Bunny and the Easter chick at Tarbert Community Centre Hail, snow and high winds may have battered the island over the last week, but that wasn’t enough to stop the Easter bunny, who delivered treats to egg hunts at both the Bays Centre and Tarbert Community Centre. Young visitors to the Bays Centre’s first Easter party enjoyed searching for hidden goodies around the grounds on Friday, while there were crafts and a tea party to enjoy inside. On Saturday, a chick, a

Nominations for the Scottish Parliament elections have closed and the candidates for the Western Isles seat have been confirmed. With campaigning already well under-way, candidates have been out and about meeting Harris residents and hearing their views and concerns. The election will take place on Thursday, May 7, with voting from 7am until 10pm. Local polling stations are Tarbert Community Centre (Tarbert), South Harris Free Church Hall (Leverburgh) and Scalpay Community Fi

Over the next few issues of Dè tha dol? we are taking a break from our usual Tea Break feature and asking the candidates in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election to take a Campaign break with us instead. Labour's Donald Mackinnon was the first to pop into our office for a chat... What’s your story so far? I’m a crofter from Arnol, Lewis. I have lived on Lewis all my life apart from four years at university in Glasgow, where I studied Geography and Politics. After univ

From Leverburgh Playpark Committee The newly formed Leverburgh Playpark Committee is delighted to announce that they have reached their fundraising target of £30,000 allowing works to commence imminently on the new park. Due to extra funds being identified by CNES (Comhairle nan Eilean Siar), the authority will now cover the cost of the purchase and installation of both Phase One and Two. This will allow the £30,000 raised locally, through generous donations from individuals