From the island

The Journal

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

The Winter Cèilidh
28 October 2022

The Winter Cèilidh

This festive season the Isle of Harris Distillery sets out to share the spirit of our island with the world through The Winter Cèilidh!

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Hidden In The Heather
30 September 2022

Hidden In The Heather

While the big swathes of seasonal stories continue to unfold, it’s worth stopping to look a little closer for nature's secrets, hidden in the...

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Only Just Beginning
02 September 2022

Only Just Beginning

There have been so many great tales from Tarbert shared so far, but the Isle of Harris Distillery story is only just beginning…

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Capturing A Community
26 August 2022

Capturing A Community

Of around 2000 people living in the Isle of Harris, it’s safe to say we’re a diverse bunch and no two people are ever alike...

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The Diver's Diary
12 June 2022

The Diver's Diary

Each month we'll be catching up with diver Lewis Mackenzie to learn more about his work and the natural world above and below the waves

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