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Tea break: George Owens
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 week we...
Jul 22, 2024


The Barber of Tarbert: Looking back at the local hair salon
Tarbert newcomers might easily overlook the inconspicuous building across from the Waterside Café. However, the small pretty sign that...
Jul 22, 2024


Tea break: Tom Thorpe
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 week we...
Jul 8, 2024


Almanac: Na Lusan a dh’itheas feòil
Le Fañch Bihan-Gallic Bidh a’ mhòinteach làn de na flùraichean beaga as t-samhradh, agus chithear dathan gu leòr ann, gu h-àraidh san...
Jul 8, 2024


Your island, my island, and our shared story
In the last week of June, Harris welcomed transnational youth exchange participants from Barbados. The exchange is part of the Shared...
Jul 8, 2024


Tea break: Louisa MacDougall
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 week we...
Jun 26, 2024


Harris Shinty keeps growing
Shinty after-school sessions have started at Sir E Scott School. The sessions, which are open to all P3 to P7 children, will be running...
Jun 26, 2024


A green thumbs-up to two local groups
Tarbert in Bloom organised its first-ever Farmers’ Market on a rainy Saturday last week. In addition to plants, passers-by got the chance...
Jun 26, 2024


Tea break: Corina MacInnes
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 week we...
Jun 24, 2024


National Census: Reflecting on the Gaelic data
By Fañch Bihan-Gallic Seo sinn! After over 2 years of waiting, we finally have the data from the Scottish National Census for Gaelic. The...
Jun 24, 2024


From sporadic house lights to lack of childcare: The Harris Forum Spotlight Sessions
By David Macdonald - Harris Forum The Harris Forum, in partnership with Community, Learning & Development and the Community Councils,...
Jun 24, 2024


Debut author visits 22 bookshops and libraries in 22 hours
Local children’s author Louisa MacDougall has celebrated the launch of her first book with a race-against-the-clock tour of 22 libraries...
Jun 24, 2024


Community members bid in auction to support local charity
On Friday 17 May, Crossroads Harris welcomed a large crowd to the Tarbert Community Centre for their annual Sale of Work and auction....
Jun 24, 2024


Scarr-Hall Memorial Trust Awards 2024
Every year, the Scarr-Hall Memorial Trust recognises selected local citizens for their voluntary service to the community. This year’s...
Jun 24, 2024


Harris holiday home named Scotland’s Greatest Escape
Two exceptional Harris self-catering properties have gained national attention after featuring in the BBC Scotland programme Scotland’s...
Apr 24, 2024


Gaelic murder mystery TV show seeks Harris extras
A major Gaelic television show being filmed on Harris is on the look out for members of the local community to appear as extras. Work is...
Apr 24, 2024


Volunteer efforts keep Tarbert tidy
Volunteer Centre Western Isles organised a community litter pick in partnership with the North Harris Trust on Wednesday 10 April. The...
Apr 24, 2024


Meet Andrew: Coastguard Station Officer
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 week we...
Apr 10, 2024


Craft Markets are a chance to show and share local talent
The first craft markets of the 2024 season were held at Tarbert Community Centre last weekend. Local artisans braved the weather on...
Apr 10, 2024


Hidden Easter treats at the Harris Hotel
The island’s Easter celebrations turned distinctly chocolatey on Saturday, March 30th as families gathered at the Harris Hotel for...
Apr 10, 2024
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