Decision soon on Barra asset transfer
Scottish Ministers are reviewing a report on an appeal lodged by the Barra Sports Forum, which could pave the way for the first community asset transfer conducted using new legislation.…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 17th November
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…
“Dream becomes a reality” as new Skye Dance studio opens its doors
The new SkyeDance studio opened its doors for the first time last Friday with students, their friends and families getting their first glimpse of the purpose-built facility in Portree Primary…
‘Sorry We Missed You’ exposes reality of gig economy
The feral nature of employment in post-industrial Britain is laid bare in Ken Loach’s 27th film, ‘Sorry We Missed You’, currently touring in the Screen Machine. A harrowing portrait of…
Doubts cast over future of three Skye and Lochalsh League clubs ahead of 2020 season
Uncertainty surrounds three of the nine member clubs of the Skye and Lochalsh Amateur Football Association less than a month before the league association AGM is due to take place.…
Skye rural health care centre of excellence “would truly meet needs” of Highland communities
Former Skye and Raasay councillor, Professor Ronald MacDonald has said that a new medical school on Skye rather than Inverness “would truly meet the needs of all the Highland communities”…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 10th 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…
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…
Former Skye councillor seeks to stand again – on an SNP ticket
Former Skye councillor Drew Millar is aiming for a return to local politics on an SNP ticket. The Free Press understands that Mr Millar is one of three seeking the…
Keep Left campaigner “overwhelmed” by support shown in fundraising drive
A Skye woman said she was “overwhelmed” after more than £500 was donated towards the road safety campaign she started after being involved in a car accident. Sharon Anslow from…