COUNCIL ELECTION: Skye hustings in Portree
The Free Press in partnership with Radio Skye is holding an election hustings at Portree High School this Friday (22nd April) ahead of the forthcoming Highland Council election . All…
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Skye and Raasay Councillor John Gordon to step down
Highland Councillor John Gordon has said it has been a huge honour to serve Skye and Raasay following his announcement this week that he will not be seeking re-election in…
Raasay hydro project takes shape
Raasay residents went on a site visit this week to the location of a hydro scheme which could generate over £30,000 per year for the island. Joined by local MP…
Online orders should deliver more than tax avoidance
NOT JUST BOOKS….By Roger Hutchinson Even in normal times, I live a long way from a bookshop. My local general stores stocks a small but excellent selection of local books…
Highland Council candidates quizzed at Skye and Raasay by-election hustings in Portree
The six hopefuls contesting the vacant seat in the Eilean a’ Cheo council ward gathered at Portree High School on Tuesday night for a hustings event ahead of Thursday’s by-election.…
Skye and Raasay council by-election candidates to face off in Portree hustings
The Portree and Braes Community Trust are holding a council hustings tonight (Tuesday) at Portree High School to give those on the electoral roll across the Eilean a’ Cheò ward…
More beds a health priority for north Skye
Campaigners have made the case for more community care and hospital beds for north Skye at a series of meetings held to discuss future health provision in the district. The…
Raasay emerges as the true winner in ‘SAS Who Dares Wins’
After being tested physically, mentally and emotionally, last Sunday’s finale of Channel 4’s no holds barred endurance challenge – SAS: Who Dares Wins – marked the end of an unforgettable…
Skye and Raasay activists honoured at civic awards ceremony in Portree
The big-hearted and community-spirited were honoured for their contributions to local life at the annual Eilean a’ Cheò civic awards, hosted by Highland Council in Portree last Friday. The awards…
Raasay exile flees Australian bushfire
A retired courier from Raasay who has been living in Australia for nearly 50 years has spoken of his close shave with the bushfires raging across the south and east…