The Return of the Silver Chanter
The Great Highland Bagpipe – a’ Phìob Mhòr – is a remarkable musical instrument. It is of course just one of many derivations of bagpipe from throughout Europe (including Scotland…
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Sleat and Strath to hold DL MacKinnon testimonial
Sleat and Strath Football Club on Skye are set to hold a testimonial match this Saturday (30th July) for former manager DL MacKinnon, who retired as manager in the summer…
Childhood friends to take on West Highland Way
Morag and Ishbel – pictured with Morag’s dog Saorsa – are set to take on the West Highland Way for charity next week. Childhood friends Ishbel MacIver and Morag MacLennan…
SUNDAY SHINTY: Break from tradition as major games are moved for TV
Some of shinty’s showpiece occasions are to be played on a Sunday for the first time. In a break from tradition, one of the forthcoming Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup semi-finals,…
Saved Plockton council house allocated to teacher
A council house in Plockton which the community fought to keep in public ownership has been refurbished and allocated to a local teacher. Number 14 Harbour Street, known locally as…
MUSICAL MAGIC: Young performers from the LMPA take to the stage in Skye
Over 100 students aged 3-18 at the Lorayne McLucas Performing Arts academy took part in an end-of-year ‘Musical Magic’ showcase in Kyleakin hall on Skye. Beginning on 30th June, there…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: Travelling folk and a rich well of tradition
To celebrate Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month, this month’s Tobar an Dualchais feature has been written by the author and storyteller Jess Smith. Jess is from a Scottish Traveller…
PORTREE PLANNING ROW: Scottish ministers back controversial Isle of Skye holiday let
A planning decision to refuse the building of a contentious holiday letting unit in the garden of a Portree house has been overturned by Scottish Ministers. Hany Metawie’s application for…
Skye friends recount Champions League Final experience
Two Sgitheanachs who were in the Stade de France to cheer on Liverpool in the Champions League Final have described receiving concerned messages from family and friends amid scenes of…
New Broadford Hospital is officially opened by Scottish Health Secretary
Broadford hospital, the new £20 million facility built to serve Skye, Raasay, Lochalsh and South West Ross, was officially opened today by the Scottish health and social care secretary Humza…