Skye women’s Grenfell swim in aid of Firefighters Charity
Six Skye women braved strong currents and winds this week to swim from the neighbouring island of Scalpay to raise money for the Firefighters Charity. Yvonne Mendy-Harrison – who…
Mundell criticises “Inverness-centric” city region deal
The UK Government are withholding consent for a city region deal for Tayside because of lessons learned about the “Inverness-centric” nature of the Highland deal, the Secretary of State for…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 13th July
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…
Top four prepare to lock horns in Ross Cup Semi-finals
The top four teams in the Skye and Lochalsh League will meet this weekend with two places in the Ross Cup Final up for grabs. Last season’s league champions Kyleakin…
Year of Young People 2018: Lorna MacRae
Winning league titles and cup competitions and playing for your country is often the stuff of dreams for most sportspeople, but not for Lorna MacRae who has achieved all that…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 6th July 2018
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…
Comhairle must replace Barra housing site
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar must replace land they gave away for housing in Castlebay, Barra, because it was meant to be kept in perpetuity for recreational use. Last month, Housing…
Harold Davis (1933-2018): From the Korean front line to footballing glory – and a spot of fishing in Wester Ross
Riddled with bullet-wounds in the Korean War, Harold Davis defied doctors and enjoyed a glorious football career. In 2012 KEITH MACKENZIE met up with him at his home near Gairloch…
Military breakfast club thriving in Portree
A breakfast club established in Portree last year for ex-military personnel is thriving with new people joining every month, according to its founder. Donnie Nicolson who served in the Royal…
Drugs an ‘increasing problem’, meeting in Skye hears
There are increasing concerns over drugs in south Skye, it has been reported. Community councils from Broadford, Kyleakin and Sleat met recently with local councillors and the police amid reports…