Area committee to discuss Raasay terminal transfer
Transferring the ownership of Raasay ferry terminal to the community is one of the items up for discussion at next week’s Highland Council area committee meeting. Skye and Raasay councillors…
JOHN WHITE: Wearing the scars as an affirmation of life
The definition of ‘abreast’ is beside one another, in line or alongside, but also keeping up with something, such as knowledge. Apparently, its use is quite old, from perhaps the…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: Getting closer to home, from a journey away
Kirsty MacDonald, a native Gaelic speaker originally from North Uist, has over 25 years experience of working in traditional arts and minority language development in Scotland and has recently returned…
Campervan drivers warned of “aggressive locals” on NC500
Scotland’s largest motorhome hire company is advising its customers to avoid the North Coast 500 because of “aggressive locals” along the route. Perth-based Scottish Tourer Motorhome Hire has put a…
Kyleakin Gala Day returns in style
The annual Kyleakin Gala Day returned in style on Saturday following a one-year break due to the pandemic. The community fun day was accompanied by fine weather throughout as locals…