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isledevelop.com is a digital agency in the Scottish islands. This account exists to aggregate news to the Highlands & Islands News feed, and to the Scottish Small Business feed.

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Isle Develop CIC @isledevelop.bsky.social · Nov 10
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BBC News - Police launch search for diver missing in Orkney

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Police launch search for diver missing in Orkney
The diver was reported missing in Scapa Flow just after 14:30 on Wednesday and a search mission was launched.
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November 30, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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The complicated reality of the one high school in Mull

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The complicated reality of the one high school on Mull
If you’ve never lived in the parts of Scotland that are considered ‘remote’ then I think it is very difficult, and perhaps entirely…
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November 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM
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New CalMac ferry 'still needs anchor repair' after being delivered

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New CalMac ferry 'still needing anchor system repair'
THE long-awaited Glen Sannox ferry still needs a permanent solution to a problem with its anchor system ...
www.thenational.scot
November 30, 2024 at 9:29 AM
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Argyll's housing emergency is being tackled, says council

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Argyll's housing emergency is being tackled, says council
Tackling the ongoing housing emergency across Argyll and Bute remains a key priority, says the area’s local authority.
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November 28, 2024 at 9:11 AM
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Community to build wind turbines on Scotland's largest island.

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Nine wind turbines to be built on Scotland's largest island
NINE new wind turbines are set to be built on Scotland's largest island ...
www.thenational.scot
November 28, 2024 at 9:09 AM
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Papa Stour to become testbed for new satellite communication

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Papa Stour to become testbed for new satellite communication
THE UK Space Agency is making up to £1 million of funding available to improve digital connectivity in one of Shetland’s smallest island communities. A new...
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November 28, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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New community-led homes development on Colonsay will be ‘transformational’

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New community-led homes development on Colonsay will be ‘transformational’
While much rural Scotland struggles with the affordable housing crisis, a community-led project is overcoming the critical problem on Colonsay.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 28, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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Sacred Scottish island enters the digital age

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Sacred Scottish island enters the digital age thanks to broadband boost
Engineers are starting work to give the historic island of Iona an ultrafast broadband tech boost.
www.heraldscotland.com
November 26, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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Police carry out ‘stop and speak’ operation as search for missing teenager continues.

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Police carry out ‘stop and speak’ operation as search for missing teenager continues
​Police officers carried out a ‘stop and speak’ operation on Willowglen Road, Stornoway, this morning (Monday) in their search for missing teenager Aleksandr Benga. A dive team is also due to arrive o...
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November 25, 2024 at 10:12 AM
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Oban firms push for more tourism over winter lull.

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Oban firms push for more tourism over winter lull
Oban businesses are calling for a drive in winter tourism efforts as the quiet season and a lack of visitor footfall puts the squeeze on finances.
www.westcoasttoday.co.uk
November 25, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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Plans unveiled to raise height of waterway connecting canal to Loch Ness

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Plans unveiled to raise height of waterway connecting canal to Loch Ness
Energy firm Statera wants to raise the height of the Ness Weir, which was created two centuries ago by legendary Scots engineer Thomas Telford.
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November 24, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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This week's newsletter has landed! The Glen Sannox, a grand lady, and Peppa Pig.

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Scottish island news round up #148
The Glen Sannox, a grand lady, and Peppa Pig
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November 24, 2024 at 10:39 AM
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Fed-up owner SHUTS Loch Ness motorhome park after unruly guests leave without paying

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Fed-up owner SHUTS Loch Ness motorhome park after unruly guests leave without paying
She has closed the site temporarily, but is considering shutting for good.
www.pressandjournal.co.uk
November 24, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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BBC News - Highland council tackling overpayment of ex-staff

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Highland council tackling overpayment of ex-staff
Highland Council reported earlier this year it was trying to recover hundreds of thousands of pounds.
www.bbc.com
November 22, 2024 at 2:15 PM
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BBC News - May 2025 target for Portree link road construction
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May 2025 target for Skye's Portree link road construction
The road has been proposed to ease congestion and open up land for new housing developments.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:15 AM
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The long-delayed Glen Sannox ferry has been passed as safe to carry passengers and is on course to enter service early next year — seven years behind schedule.

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‘Cursed’ Glen Sannox ferry finally ready — seven years late
After a tortuous history of budget overruns and technical problems, the vessel has passed safety checks and will soon be handed over to CalMac
www.thetimes.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:14 AM
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BBC News - Council unveils 10-year plan for its public toilets
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Highland Council unveils 10-year plan for its public toilets
The local authority operates 74 loos and gives funding to 53 other providers to make toilets available to the public.
www.bbc.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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NC500 chair speaks out after Scottish route named on 'no go list'

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NC500 chair speaks out after route named on travel guide's 'no go list'
THE chair of the North Coast 500 (NC500) has responded after the iconic Scottish route was named on a travel guide’s “no go” list for 2025 ...
www.thenational.scot
November 21, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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Understanding the housing crisis in Scotland – and the actions we must take to put things right

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Understanding the housing crisis in Scotland - and the actions we must take to put things right - infed.org
We have witnessed a long-running and comprehensive failure in housing policy across Britain. Scotland’s record is better than that seen south of the border – but is now in danger of failing badly. Mar...
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November 19, 2024 at 9:04 AM
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‘Crisis’ at NorthLink, Labour warns

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'Crisis' at NorthLink, Labour warns - The Shetland Times
A crisis is brewing aboard NorthLink's ferries, the Labour party's Shetland branch has warned.
www.shetlandtimes.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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BBC News - Islanders bid a fond farewell to MV Hebridean Isles

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Islanders bid a fond farewell to MV Hebridean Isles
Memories of a much-loved CalMac ship now retired after 39 years of service off Scotland's west coast.
www.bbc.com
November 18, 2024 at 10:30 AM
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From love boat to sea sickness: a fond farewell to CalMac's grand lady.

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Stormy crossings, fine romance and high jinks: a very fond farewell to the Heb Isles
For almost 40 years, she’s been a vital lifeline for the west coast islanders: a shining star in her first flush of youth, now as retirement…
www.heraldscotland.com
November 17, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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Why Sunday is still sacred in Hebridean islands.

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Why Sunday is still sacred on Lewis and Harris
The first Sunday opening of a Tesco has sparked a row and put a part of island culture under the spotlight.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2024 at 9:53 AM
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Here you go - Naked Stone Huggers and Minecraft Vibes.

Issue 147 of the Scottish islands news round up!

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Scottish island news round up #147
Naked Stone Huggers and Minecraft Vibes
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November 17, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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November 16, 2024 at 7:41 PM