Firefighters tackle blaze near wind farm on Skye
Firefighters are battling against a wildfire which broke out near a wind farm in North Skye this morning. Six fire engines raced to Edinbane after the fire was reported just…
Uist band Beinn Lee look to forge their place in the musical landscape
A Uist band are hoping to breathe fresh life into the Gaelic tradition through their new single, released this week. Beinn Lee are a six-piece group which formed six years…
Mystery surrounds whereabouts of Wester Ross hotelier after Aultbea Hotel closes during breakfast service
Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a Wester Ross hotelier amid claims that he instructed staff to close the Aultbea Hotel in Wester Ross during breakfast last week and told them…
Skye overcome Oban challenge ahead of weekend cup quarter final
Oban Celtic….2 Skye Camanachd….5 Skye made it two league wins on the bounce – but the islanders didn’t have it all their own way in Saturday’s Mowi National Division clash…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
Ullapool goes orange for multiple sclerosis charity fundraising initiative
More than 170 people dressed in orange clothing and took to the centre of Ullapool for a 5k charity event last weekend as part of local initiative raising funds for…
Skye resident tries to fathom naval movements in Loch Bay
A resident of Waternish on the Isle of Skye has reported seeing a submarine moving around in continuous circles in Loch Bay for several hours today. 52-year old retiree Michael…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 5th April
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
Skye and Lochalsh Football League Preview 2019
The Skye and Lochalsh Football League season begins this Saturday with Mallaig looking to defend their crown after they claimed the title in a dream debut campaign in 2018. With…
Reporter “shocked” by Barra pitch revelation
A Scottish Government reporter who heard an asset transfer appeal on Barra last week was “pretty shocked” to learn that the island has been waiting for almost 40 years for…