Skye pupils impress in Cuillin FM and Free Press media day
High school pupils in Skye immersed themselves in the world of radio broadcasting and news reporting during a media training course held last month. The course, which was run by…
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Portree pupils tackle Brexit in school debate
For perhaps the first time since the then Prime Minister David Cameron announced the European referendum back in February 2016, the cases for and against Brexit were made in a…
Nigerian poet to give Sleat performance
One of Nigeria’s most electrifying poets both on page and stage comes to An Crùbh in Sleat on Sunday 17th March at 4pm. Efe Paul Azino (pictured) is a…
Highland Council to engage in ‘keep left’ campaign through two-year programme
The Highland Council is to engage in a two-year programme of painting directional arrows on roads to remind tourists to drive on the left. During a recent area committee meeting…
New NHS Highland interim chair “looking forward to the challenge”
The new interim chair of NHS Highland has told the Free Press he is “looking forward to the challenge” of leading the local health authority. Professor Boyd Robertson – a…
First signs of revival from sleeping giant
Once home to thousands of workers, the dormant Kishorn yard in Wester Ross is waking up. Late last year it secured its first contract. The two men behind Kishorn…
Name chosen for Skye resort following cash prize competition
The developer behind a new hotel in Portree on Skye, which received council planning permission earlier this year, has chosen a name for the proposed resort following a competition launched…
Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau manager hits out at cuts to frontline services
The manager of Skye and Lochalsh Citizens Advice Bureau has hit out at the axing of crucial funding that will see the loss of a highly-skilled frontline worker. Morag Hannah’s…
New Skye Gallery brings celebrated artist’s studio back into use
The former studio of the late, much-loved and acclaimed artist Tommy MacKenzie was reopened as a new gallery space in Skye this week by a local businessman. Robert MacAskill, owner…
Health care progress for Raasay and Glenelg as communities are being listened to “at last”
The chair of Raasay Community Council has said there is a “feeling at last” that the community and NHS Highland are now working together to address issues which have impeded…