San Francisco Fiddlers in Sleat
Over 30 fiddlers from San Francisco are to appear at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Monday and Tuesday of next week as part of Seall’s spring programme. They are over to…
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Businessman set to embark on ‘Poseidon’ adventure in Skye
An iconic 19th-century building on Skye is set to be transformed into a 10-bedroom hotel called ‘Poseidon’, according to the owner of the building. Lossiemouth-based businessman Mohamed Ali told the…
Oil rig arrival sparks gear move for fishermen
Creel fishermen from Skye and the west Highlands have spent the last couple of weeks moving their gear from the path of a 60,000-tonne oil rig that is due to…
New Year’s Day dippers in Portree
The Scorrybreac boathouse in Portree was the place to be for a great New Year’s Day dip and sail in glorious weather. Despite the chilly conditions, more than 20 swimmers…
Portree High Pupils help drive anti-bullying message
Three Portree High School pupils were congratulated by Skye councillors this week for their role in changing Highland Council’s anti-bullying policy for schools. Deputy head girl Shadri Nel and prefects…
Lewis Family call for inquiry over autistic woman’s detention
The family of a severely-autistic woman have called for an urgent investigation after she was detained under mental health legislation and transferred away from her island home to a unit…
Highland kids aged 0-5 years wanted for new documentary series
The makers of a documentary series on childhood development are appealing for families in the west Highlands and Islands to take part in the show. Produced by London-based TV company…
Highland Council Leader to meet with Transport Secretary over Stromeferry Bypass
The Leader of the Highland Council has said she will meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson later this month to determine how to progress with replacement options…
New plan to cope with Loch Ewe nuclear accident
Highland Council have published a new safety plan in the event of a nuclear accident at a Ministry of Defence “Z-berth” mooring for submarines in Loch Ewe, Wester Ross. At…
Council wants ScotRail to help ease disruption on Stromeferry bypass
Scotrail are currently considering a proposal to terminate rail journeys at Strathcarron to allow road traffic to flow more freely through the diversion on the Stromeferry bypass. At a meeting…