An island chain off Scotland’s west coast; Gaelic heartland.
Claire Kellerman has launched a legal action against the Bernera Community Association over a dog admission dispute at the island cafe. The case, funded by legal aid, has drawn criticism from local politicians and sparked fundraising for the charity, which runs the community hub on Bernera.
The 2026 Booker Prize shortlist has been announced, featuring six novels from Jamaica to Scotland. Jurors led by Mary Beard highlight risk-taking writing, with contenders including Marlon James, Elizabeth Strout, Rebecca Perry, Douglas Stuart, M. John Harrison, and Luke Kennard. The winner will be named on November 9 in London.
Ardtornish estate is reviving transhumance on Morvern peninsula, reintroducing Droimeann cattle to move livestock between pastures. The project links habitat restoration with traditional grazing, using virtual-fencing to guide cattle from summer uplands to shieling sites in autumn and into temperate rainforest woodland by winter.