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 Angus 'Govig' MacLennan. Educator, Gaelic ambassador and (since January), OBE. Please introduce yourself... Despite living across the border for nearly 40 years, I am, and always will be, “Aonghas Ghòbhaig” - Mac Chalu-im Blacaidh agus Seonag na Tobaig and 2nd of three sons and a daughter; Fionnlagh & Rodaidh, who you will all know fro

From the Interim Board, Bays of Harris Community Estate Following the latest meeting of the Scottish Land Fund (SLF), the Bays of Harris Community Estate Ltd is hopeful that it will be able to complete the purchase of the Bays of Harris Estate during 2026. The SLF has confirmed that the community group’s application to the fund has been accepted and the purchase is fully fundable. It has also advised that the project should be one of the first to be funded in the planned new

There is another busy fortnight ahead, with a visit from the Screen Machine, the Harris Highland Dancing Society's Bingo Night, and South Harris Historical Society's rescheduled Film Night among many community events! See the schedule below for a full list of upcoming and ongoing events.

Harris residents and community groups are braced for news of significant cuts to council services, which are expected to be announced next month. Last week Comhairle nan Eilean Siar confirmed that it was facing an estimated £5.4 million funding shortfall (reduced to £4.1 million with the use of investments) meaning savings will need to be made across departments. Recent surveys have asked residents to give their views on where they think funding should be prioritised. These q

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 Amanda Anderson, who has a new catering business in south Harris Please introduce yourself… I moved from Edinburgh to Harris 3 years ago. I am a classically trained ‘french’ chef and have worked as a chef for the last 15 years. I have worked in several res-taurants on island. I also had a stall as a street food vendor at Hebcelt which

The new-look cash machine and (inset) the machine before repairs took place The cashpoint in Tarbert is operational again, following the completion of refurbishment works to its secure housing. NCR Atleos, which operates the machine in the car park by the Essence of Harris shop, has confirmed that it has been tested, re-cashed and returned to service. Dè tha dol? first reported that the ATM was out of service in October, when residents expressed concern that a lack of out-of-

The start of the 2025 half marathon The countdown to the Isle of Harris Running Festival is underway with this year’s event set continue its focus on inclusivity. A fun run and 5k challenge will take place on Saturday July 4th, along with the flagship Harris Half Marathon, one of Scotland’s most scenic road races. More than fifty people have registered to take part since booking opened in November. “If you book your place now, there’s plenty of time to train,” said Race Direc

A round-up of events in Harris this month Please note the Burns Supper at the Bays Centre will not be going ahead.

From the North Harris Trust The Monan Wind Company programme to replace their three obsolete two-bladed turbines with new threebladed versions went awry on the evening of December 12, when a fire broke out in the turbine hub during the commissioning process for Turbine 2. Fortunately, the two technicians in the turbine hub at the time managed to make a safe emergency evacuation. However, the fire burned for a number of hours and resulted in the total loss of the machine. A 24