Sand from Lochaline Quartz Sand (LQS) is used in making windows, glass containers and ceramics. Public agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has provided £230,000 towards the £850,000 ...

A man has died after a "serious incident" at a sand mine in the west coast. Emergency services were called to Lochaline Quartz Sand Mine, on the Morvern Peninsula near Mull, after receiving ...

Cloud will begin to thicken this evening and through the night. There will still be a few brief clear spells around. A dry, chilly and settled night. Monday Generally cloudy skies through tomorrow ...