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Stornoway · StornowayMom was born in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Nana, Grandpa and eight children lived on South Beach Street. Both home and Grandpa’s hotel faced ocean quays. Mom cherished their two-storey, more affluent home, heated by a peat stove, and boasting a massive staircase, oversized stained-glass window on the first landing, regular domestic help and “Johnny”, who was tasked to clean windows with whiskey. Mom’s Granny …See the Story
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Stornoway · StornowayHundreds of people lined the streets of Stornoway on Saturday 7 September to witness the granting of the Freedom of the Western Isles to the Royal Regiment of Scotland. With so many in attendance members of the public are encouraged to share their view of the day by posting photos and videos from the event using the hashtag #rrsfreedomWI In an impressive display the regimental pipe band led the regiment, Western Isles veterans and the Territoria…See the Story
Royal Regiment of Scotland Granted Freedom of The Western Isles
Business · StornowayThe Princess Royal recently visited Hebridean luxury organic spa brand ishga, headquartered on the Isle of Lewis. The visit was part of a wider programme of community engagements on the Western Isles for Her Royal Highness. The Princess Royal’s visit provided an opportunity for ishga to demonstrate the business’s growth. During the visit Malcolm Macrae, Joanna Macrae, Martin Macleod, Evelyn Macleod & Leon Trayling greeted The Princess Royal in…See the Story
The Princess Royal visits Hebridean brand ishga's HQ - Scottish Business News
Stornoway · StornowayThe widow of a commercial diver who lost his life in Stornoway harbour has said she has been waiting nearly two years for prosecutors to decide if they will take action against the site bosses allegedly linked to her husband’s death.See the Story
“Anguish” for widow after harbour tragedy
Stornoway · StornowayPeople interested in developing and applying their ideas on the use of technology to start or grow a business are being invited to an event in Stornoway next week on Thursday 12 September. The ‘Unplugged in Stornoway’ event is being organised by CodeBase, who run the Scottish Government’s technology startup programme Techscaler. The event takes place at The Croft Room, Caladh Inn between 5 and 7pm and can be attended in person or online. Sign u…See the Story
Unplugged in Stornoway’ event aims to drive tech entrepreneurship - Scottish Business News
Stornoway · StornowayA close relationship between Tagsa Uibhist and the Co-operative movement has borne double fruit this week with the Co-op’s retail business committing to major, innovative changes in response to island circumstances – including ferry cancellations.See the Story
Co-op commits to slash “island premium” in Uist and Barra
Stornoway · StornowayLuka Budesa was fatally struck by an underwater platform that dislodged during the £49million deep port project at Stornoway. Leask Marine breached safety laws but Luka's widow is still waiting to find out if prosecutors will take action.See the Story
Widow of diver killed in Scots underwater tragedy faces losing home in wait for justice
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