Isle of South Uist7 days agoIsland businesses hit by ferry disruption to share £3m support package CalMac's west coast ferry network was badly disrupted by breakdowns earlier this year.7 days ago31 Jul 2026TikToker faces police probe over secret filming using 'smart glasses'The "content maker" published videos of encounters with young women and a female Sikh shop worker where he talked of a plot to "breed out the white race". 31 Jul 202613 May 2026'Normal service' due to resume on CalMac routes after weeks of disruptionCalMac says the past few weeks were "immensely challenging" due to the number of boats out of action.13 May 202620 Apr 2026South Uist facing 'non-stop' tourism cancellations after ferry disruptionArchie MacLellan, who owns Uist Travel Accomodation, says he has had many cancellations.20 Apr 202630 Mar 2026Party leaders pledge to fix ferries chaos and blame 'incompetence' John Swinney has expressed his regret as CalMac confirmed eight vessels were out of action.30 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Bad weather blamed for Uist filling stations running out of petrolSupplier Certas Energy says strong winds prevented fuel arriving to the islands by boat.17 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Banking group asked to reconsider Balivanich branch closureThe Bank of Scotland in Benbecula is due to close in July.4 Mar 20263 Mar 2026Scottish government increases funding for culling Uist geeseThe birds are blamed for damaging crops and grazing in parts of the Western Isles.3 Mar 202627 Feb 2026All directors at community-owned landlord to stand downA review last year raised concerns about the running of Sealladh na Beinne Mòire in South Uist.27 Feb 2026...
