You don’t have to be a superhero, when community calls
Retained fire crews throughout the Highlands are looking to bolster their ranks. Adam Gordon spoke to Staffin’s first female firefighter, who is keen to spark interest among women….. “I am…
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New Portree Youth Club set to launch
A new youth club is set to launch tonight (Friday 24th September) at the Skye Camanachd shinty clubhouse in the island capital. The Portree Youth Club had originally been earmarked…
Duke and Duchess given warm Highland welcome during Isle of Skye visit
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay were serenaded with a Gaelic song during a visit to the Isle of Skye on Thursday. The Duke and Duchess, who were visiting Skye…
Skye Live Festival to host special online occasion ahead of 2022 return
The annual Skye Live music festival is set to showcase four exclusive performances in a special digital event today (Thursday 8th July). The musical extravaganza is traditionally held over two…
Skye-based project nominated for Turner Prize
A project highlighting the climate emergency that has worked in partnership with school pupils and restaurants across Skye has been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious art prizes.…
Report submitted to Fiscal after 90mph speeding incident in Skye
A senior Highland police inspector is seeking help from community members to highlight the dangers of speeding following a recent incident where a motorist was caught driving at 90 miles…
“Devastated and angry” Home Farm employee says Covid warnings were ignored
Just under a month has passed since an outbreak of coronavirus took hold at Home Farm nursing home on Skye. Since then 10 residents have died at the Portree home…
Community grieves further loss as ninth resident dies at Home Farm
HC-One, the operator of Home Farm, has confirmed today that two more residents of the Skye care home have died. In a release sent to the Free Press this afternoon,…
Swansong for Skye music shop
The Skye Music Shop in Portree is set to close its doors this Saturday after 13 years. Owners and musicians John and Kate Masson said the decision was made due…
Skye adventurers start 2020 in fearless fashion
Ten daring women celebrated the new year in fearless fashion by throwing themselves into the sea off the north-east coast of Skye amid lashing rain and wild winds. The group…