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Publication Date Pending: 26 June, 2026
Sgoil Lionail as it is today.

Sgoil Lionail — Beyond The Scope of The Budget to Repair

Many of us have a connection to Sgoil Araich and Sgoil Lionail. Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, past pupils or staff – we have all supported events and witnessed the younger generations progress through their primary education. As a past parent I have...

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Dods on Sula Sgeir. Image Credit AJB (2008)

Waiting On a Decision

As NatureScot considers whether or not to grant a licence for this year's guga hunt, representations against and in favour of the annual harvest are being submitted.In this week's Fios we have collated  opinions  on  the  guga hunt from a Fios Editorial  to Mu...

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Stags on Skigersta Moor. Image credit: Ali Finlayson

Why are there so many deer in Ness and what is being done about it?

Many residents have noticed an increasing number of deer around Ness and are understandably concerned about the impact they are having on gardens, crofts and local green spaces. So, why are the deer here? Traditionally, sheep grazing on the moor helped maintai...

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Columnists

Coming Soon. All your favourite columns in one place!

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With Hugh MacInnes

Nat Ward

Isle of Lewis Wildlife Diary

With Nat Ward

Murdo MacRitchie

Smuaintean à Sgiogarstaidh

With Murdo MacRitchie

Tom Maciver

Tom’s Titbits

With Tom Maciver

Alastair Dunlop

Sporting Viewpoint

With Alastair Dunlop