From the island

The Journal

A selection of stories from The Journal archive, sharing people, places and moments from Harris over the years.

Community Spirit
15 November 2019

Community Spirit

We talk a lot about our island community but what does the word really mean to us here in the Isle of Harris? Learn...

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Our Expert In Export
01 November 2019

Our Expert In Export

This week we'd like to introduce you to Kath MacDonald, the woman who plays an important role in sharing our island spirit internationally.

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A New Website
18 October 2019

A New Website

This week we celebrate the launch of a new website to better share our spirit and story with the world.

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The French Connection
11 October 2019

The French Connection

As we collect our Exporter of the Year 2019 award we also celebrate new friendships with France with three incredible cocktails made in the...

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Autumn Dawns
27 September 2019

Autumn Dawns

Autumn is upon us and the skies come alive above the Isle of Harris as the seasons turn once more.

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Summer In The City
06 September 2019

Summer In The City

Summer has ended and while we wait for the solstice to mark the beginning of astrological Autumn we take a look back at some...

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