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Western Isles is home to Scotland’s worst sleepers

THE residents of one of Scotland’s most tranquil and beautiful regions are suffering sky-high levels of sleeplessness and anxiety. Government statistics show prescriptions for sleeping...

Tugboat axeing costs council thousands

A BID to save taxpayers money by axing emergency tugboats has ended up costing hundreds of thousands of pounds, it emerged today. Two vessels hired...

£10,000 to support the Gaelic language announced as Royal National Mòd kicks off

SCOTLAND’S biggest celebration of the Gaelic language, the Royal National Mòd,  has kicked off in the Western Isles. Minister for Gaelic Alasdair Allan spoke at the...

Clan leader hopes to reclaim ancient territory

By Cara Sulieman A CLAN chief is plotting to take back land that he claims once used to belong to his family. Ranald MacDonald, chief of...

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