Tag: March 2026
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Walk-in GP clinic for Benbecula
A new walk-in GP service will open in Benbecula later this month, funded by £580,000 from the Scottish Government.
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Balancing family life, crofting and learning
Maria MacDonald lives and works in North Glendale in South Uist, balancing family life, crofting and her role as Adult…
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March: Reflections
Rev Alen McCulloch reflects on Andrew Wilson’s book ‘Remaking the World – How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West’ and what…
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March: Ena MacDonald
Una Cochrane recently sent Ena a second edition of her book, ‘A Keen Eye’. In it, Ena found the story…
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What comes next for Balivanich will be as much a numbers game as the closure of the bank
Someone told me once they could recall harvesting corn where now stands the Bank of Scotland in Balivanich. With the…
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Cervical screening uptake falls sharply in Scotland
Almost three in five women aren’t going for their cervical screening test within six months of being invited, according to…
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Soirbheachas air leth do Sheachdain na Gàidhlig
Thàinig Seachdain na Gàidhlig a-steach le brag leis a’ phrògram as motha a bh’ aca gu ruige seo, a’ comharrachadh…
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Bank closure blow for Balivanich
Local access to banking services is to be all but lost with the imminent closure of the Bank of Scotland…
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Lovats supermarkets for sale
Lovats supermarkets in Carnan and Balivanich have been put on the market by the Hogg family of Iochdar.
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MPs shoot down shotgun changes
Proposed tougher shotgun licensing rules have been criticised, with claims they could end up causing real problems for crofters, farmers…
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