Neil DrysdaleFeb 4, 2024
The Highlands and Islands face major challenges with many young people leaving because they can’t find jobs, afford mortgages, and have limited access to arts and culture amenities. I talked to a range of people, including MSPs Maree Todd and Rhoda Grant, author Donald S Murray and MG Alba chairman John Morrison about the situation! #MGAlba #Highlands #WesternIsles #DonaldSMurray #MareeTodd https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/6361112/highlands-islands-arts-culture-depopulation/
Highlands and Islands: Is there a way to grow the arts, boost jobs and stop depopulation?

Many communities are cut off from cinemas, galleries, libraries and other amenities, but there are success stories amid the gloom.

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Neil DrysdaleOct 8, 2023
There’s a lot of talk - in the Daily Mail - at the moment about how the Western Isles is a perfect “retirement idyll” for those mostly well-off seniors who want to escape the polluted urban sprawl. Author and poet Donald S Murray knows all about living in Lewis - he grew up there! #WesternIsles #TheGuardian #DonaldSMurray #IsleofLewis #Stornoway https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/08/the-western-isles-may-seem-a-retirement-idyll-but-to-locals-you-are-far-from-ideal
To you, the Western Isles may seem a retirement idyll. But to locals, you’re far from ideal

Scottish islands like Lewis were last week touted as a top spot to hang up your hat, but think twice about the impact you have

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