BY KIRSTY WATT A ‘Fourth Ridge’ is set to appear on Skye as local climbers rally together to bring back the island’s indoor climbing facility. Following the sudden closure of Portree’s Third Ridge climbing wall and events space earlier this summer, a group of climbers and volunteers from across the island have begun plans to […]
BY JACKIE MACKENZIE Stunning Scottish landscapes, including in Wester Ross and Assynt, could be lost because of insufficient oversight, according to a leading ecologist. While employed at NatureScot, Dr James Fenton helped identify the special qualities of National Scenic Areas which have been recognised by Scottish government as among the nation’s finest landscapes. But Dr […]
A new era has begun at an ambitious north Skye development trust and community landlord, with a key staff appointment. Laura MacDonald, who has taken up the reins at Staffin Community Trust, is relishing the challenge of developing and delivering crucial infrastructure projects in the area. The new SCT development officer grew up in the […]
BY KIRSTY WATT The Lochcarron Centre was in full party spirit last Friday as staff, volunteers and the wider community gathered to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Commemorating the important role the community hub, located within the Howard Doris Centre, has played and continues to play for the people of Lochcarron, there were photo displays, a […]
A community project bringing Gaelic speakers and learners together on Skye has received a £2,620 funding boost, helping to create more opportunities for people to use the language in everyday life. Speak Up For Gaelic, a joint project between Portree and Braes Community Trust and Portree and Braes Community Council, has received £1,500 from Urras […]
Following last year’s return, a busy and successful Mòd Loch Aillse, with over 250 entries, was held last Wednesday and Thursday. Piping competitions were held on Wednesday in Kyle Primary School and the six categories were judged by Alasdair Brown and Andrew Smith. Plockton High School and Primary School hosted the 40 other competitions, with […]
By DANIEL CULLEN Radio Skye presenters, volunteers and special guests took to the airwaves for a marathon 48-hour broadcast last week, raising more than £5,600 for the station’s Christmas Toy Appeal, Cram the Van. The 48 Hour Live radiothon brought together music, challenges, special guests and plenty of good banter, helping the station beat its […]
BY JACKIE MACKENZIE A Skye crofting couple say they are “humbled” to be in the finals of the prestigious BBC Food and Farming Awards 2026. Jake Sayles and Aoife Gould of Dun Flashadder Cottage Croft, near Edinbane, are one of three finalists in the best food producer category of the annual awards. The couple, who […]
BY DANIEL CULLEN Following a busy “first supper” event and a week spent handing out free lunches to young people, the Free Press spoke to John Coghill about the new community eatery he has started, which aims to change more than what people eat for lunch. Àraich, which has taken over the Old Woollen Mill […]
South Skye Men’s Shed in Broadford are “absolutely delighted” to share the news that they have been successful in their funding application to Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund for roof repairs. Approved recently by Skye and Raasay councillors, the £55,000, combined with funds raised through a JustGiving page, means they now have the full amount […]
