Uist dental plan ‘cover’ for closing theatre
Plans by NHS Western Isles to centralise dental services in a new clinical hub in Uist and Barra Hospital have been attacked by a local councillor as a “diversionary tactic”…
Glenelg under-30s triumph in Alasdair Davidson Memorial Cup
The young bucks overcame the old heads as the Glenelg under-30s prevailed against the Glenelg over-30s in the Alasdair Davidson Memorial Cup 2019 held earlier this month. In what was…
First senior Scotland cap for Kinlochshiel’s Nixon
Kinlochshiel’s Donald Nixon is in line to win his first cap for Scotland after being named in the senior men’s shinty-hurling international which will take on Ireland on 2nd November…
Portree Bra Dash to kick-off fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
An event in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be held in Portree tonight (Friday 18th) to raise funds for the international health campaign and the Light Up Portree…
Premier Mòd choral prize for Back Gaelic choir in Glasgow
Còisir Sgire a’ Bhac – Back Gaelic Choir – enjoyed a day of success during Thursday’s rural choral competitions at the Royal National Mòd in Glasgow The Lewis choristers won the…
Glasgow Mòd organisers call for more representation from Gaelic schools
Highland schools should participate more at the Royal National Mòd, festival organisers have urged this week. John Morrison, the chief executive of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said he would like to…
The Free Press set to announce its Skye and Lochalsh Football League team of the year for 2019
The West Highland Free Press Team of 2019 comprising players from the Skye and Lochalsh Football League is set to be revealed tomorrow in our print edition. This is the…
Wester Ross brothers sing to success at Glasgow Mòd
Wester Ross brothers Eòin and Anndra Cumming enjoyed a successful Tuesday at the Royal National Mòd, with both of them landing major prizes for traditional solo singing. Anndra, who is…
Royal National Mòd underway in Glasgow
Gaeldom’s premiere festival, the Royal National Mòd, is in full swing in Glasgow. Today (Monday) the children’s singing competitions took centre stage, following a bumper weekend of instrumental highlights, sporting…
Local cyclists complete three-day fundraising challenge in aid of Kyleakin Connections
A trio of hardy cyclists pedalled into Kyleakin last Thursday to complete a gruelling three-day trip from Edinburgh as part of a fundraising effort for local adults with learning disabilities.…