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Crofting reform bill meets with mixed reaction


Published on Jul 08, 2010

Farming and crofting interests have given a mixed reaction to the new Crofting Reform Bill, years in the making, after it was passed by the Scottish Parliament.


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Calmac ferry sailings suffer after engine failure


Published on Jul 01, 2010

Disruption to Caledonian MacBrayne's Hebridean ferry services will continue at least until the end of July after the MV Clansman's engine failed.


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Eigg runs out of water for electricity


Published on Jun 24, 2010

A lack of significant rainfall in the West Highlands has shut down the Isle of Eigg's hydropwer scheme for the past month - but wind and solar energy generators are making up for the loss.


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Public to get say on budget cuts


Published on May 27, 2010

Highland Council is to hold a budget consultation at the joint Lochaber ward forum next week to gauge the public's views on potentially savage cuts to services and building programmes.


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Music and dance festival delights


Published on May 06, 2010

Music and dance festival delights

The sun shone on Oban's Highlands and Islands Music and Dance Festival as more than 1,200 competitors took part in the three-day event. Ewan Macdonald of Oban won the first ever Musician of the Year trophy donated by the Rotary Club of Oban. To view more pictures from the festival click here.


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West Highland hotels are the best


Published on May 06, 2010

From most luxurious and best small country hotels to most romantic and fine dining restaurants, West Highland hotels have come out top in last week's hotel of the year awards.


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Meet the General Election candidates for the West Highlands


Published on Apr 29, 2010

Find out who the 19 General Election candidates are in Argyll and Bute; Ross, Skye and Lochaber and Na h-Eileanan an Iar and what they stand for. This time there are seven candidates in Argyll and Bute and Ross, Skye and Lochaber and five in Na h-Eileanan an Iar.


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