‘Speak Up For Gaelic’ keeps going
A community project bringing Gaelic speakers and learners together on Skye has received a £2,620 funding boost, helping to create more opportunities for people to use the language in everyday…
Month: October 2026
Over 250 entries for Mòd Loch Aillse
Following last year’s return, a busy and successful Mòd Loch Aillse, with over 250 entries, was held last Wednesday and Thursday. Piping competitions were held on Wednesday in Kyle Primary…
Radio Skye 48 hour fundraiser a great success
By DANIEL CULLEN Radio Skye presenters, volunteers and special guests took to the airwaves for a marathon 48-hour broadcast last week, raising more than £5,600 for the station’s Christmas Toy…
Croft couple in final
BY JACKIE MACKENZIE A Skye crofting couple say they are “humbled” to be in the finals of the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026. Jake Sayles and Aoife Gould…
More than an eatery in Portree
BY DANIEL CULLEN Following a busy “first supper” event and a week spent handing out free lunches to young people, the Free Press spoke to John Coghill about the new…
Men’s Shed delighted with roof funds
South Skye Men’s Shed in Broadford are “absolutely delighted” to share the news that they have been successful in their funding application to Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund for roof…