Skye woman’s ‘keep left’ campaign gathers momentum
Stickers in hired cars, improved signage and leaflets in tourist accommodation have all been suggested as practical moves to encourage visitors to the Highlands to remember to drive on the…
Businessman set to embark on ‘Poseidon’ adventure in Skye
An iconic 19th-century building on Skye is set to be transformed into a 10-bedroom hotel called ‘Poseidon’, according to the owner of the building. Lossiemouth-based businessman Mohamed Ali told the…
Closure of Tarbert ferry service to vehicles “unavoidable”, say CalMac
CalMac’s director of service has described a planned temporary closure of the linkspan at Tarbert ferry terminal as “unavoidable disruption”. The operator has announced the vehicle service will be out…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 11th January
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…
Oil rig arrival sparks gear move for fishermen
Creel fishermen from Skye and the west Highlands have spent the last couple of weeks moving their gear from the path of a 60,000-tonne oil rig that is due to…
Provision of 24/7 urgent care at Skye capital hospital on track for May
The provision of 24-hour urgent care at Portree Hospital is on schedule to be fully operational by May of this year, according to the Ritchie report steering group which met…
Skye Muay Thai Club to hold open day in Portree
The Skye Muay Thai Club is holding an open day this Saturday (12th January) to celebrate the lease of its new gym premises at the Camanachd gym in Portree. Run…
Records broken at first Skye and Lochalsh race of 2019
Hugh Campbell and Sarah Attwood started the new year in style with record-breaking performances at Saturday’s Glenmore 10k. The runners set new course records during what was the first race…
Skye and Lochalsh businesses shortlisted for Taste awards 2019
A shortlist of 21 local businesses have been announced as finalists in the Taste Local Awards 2019, which celebrate the use of local food by businesses in Skye & Lochalsh.…
Tourist Tax for the Scottish Highlands: Skye business owners offer contrasting views
As the Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the possibility of introducing some form of taxation to fund infrastructure improvements for the benefit of tourism, CLARE WINSKILL and ANNE…