DUNVEGAN DIARY: Orbost crofts progress as housing survey deadline looms
With moves to create new crofts in north Skye progressing to the next stage, residents in the Dunvegan area are also being urged to fill in a housing needs survey…
IN PICTURES: Santa’s reindeer parade in Portree kicks off the festive season in Skye
There was a day of festive fun in Portree last Saturday, with Santa and his reindeer taking part in a special parade through the village to Portree Community Centre. Weather…
IN PICTURES: A celebration of SkyeDance in Portree
Dancers from across Skye and Lochalsh took to the stage when SkyeDance held their annual dance showcase at the Venue in Portree High School on Saturday 16th November. This year’s…
SNOWY SKYE: Schools closed and some travel disrupted
The first snow of winter has caused disruption in Skye and Lochalsh with schools closed and travel made difficult. Skye and Raasay saw a covering of snow throughout the area…
PORTREE DEVELOPMENT: Bracken Hide owners set to expand
Perle Hotels are in the process of installing 18 new luxury cabins further up the hill at its Bracken Hide business in Portree. Speaking to the Free Press, managing director…
PATH PROBLEMS: Sheikh’s new build is on right of way
The billionaire owner of Inverinate Estate in Wester Ross is seeking planning consent to build a new dwelling within the estate. But the latest development by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…
Bollywood dancers set for the stage
Once again, MeenaArts Bollywood Va-Va-Voom group from Skye has been invited to perform at two big dance events in November. The first is ‘Elevate’, which was at Eden Court on…
RADICAL ACTION: Campaigner urges bold changes to taxation and compulsory purchase powers to fix housing crisis
A national housing agency should be set up and compulsory purchase powers strengthened to deliver more affordable homes in the Highlands, a leading land reform campaigner has urged. Radical changes…
SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING: National award for Isle of Skye store
Armadale Stores in Sleat was crowned Sustainability Champion at the Scottish Grocers awards ceremony in Glasgow last week. After being anonymously entered for the award back in the spring, a judging…
GREAT, GREAT GRAN: New arrival marks a fifth generation for Isle of Skye family
A Skye family is celebrating after reaching the rare milestone of having five living generations – aged from 96 years to just weeks. Baby Peigi Anne MacRae became one of…