With beaches that could easily compete with the likes of the Caribbean, and the world's only airport that vanishes in high ...

“Seeing our unique beach runway captured from space is a remarkable reminder of its global significance. It’s fantastic to ...

General Motors is closing a plant this month in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang as part of the U.S. automaker's ...

The airport on the Scottish island of Barra is famous the world over for its landing strip on the beach, drawing tourists and flight fright fans from across the globe.   But now the famous beachfront ...

Islanders have raised concerns that a 'crisis' lifeline ferry service will leave them stranded for days because there is no room for passengers.

NHS Western Isles said it recognised the challenges, adding it was trying to provide more services locally. Barra and neighbouring island of Vatersay are home to about 1,260 people. Castlebay, the ...

Concerns have been raised about long journeys some patients in the Western Isles have to make to access specialist care. People in Barra, including cancer patients and some expectant mothers, face ...

Several of the world's smallest airports operate with minimal infrastructure and short runways, and serve critical roles in ...

Final plans to transform a set of seafront sunken gardens that were damaged in storms in 2021 have been submitted. The £1.4m ...

An island school identified as a high priority for improvement 15 years ago now has problems with water leaks, mould and crumbling plasterboard. Castlebay Community School in Barra was opened by ...

Orkney’s farmers, crofters, and producers could soon benefit from a new local abattoir, thanks to a £15,000 grant to Orkney ...