More than 1,300 people on Skye housing waiting list
There are 1,134 people – over 10 per cent of the population – looking to be housed or rehoused on Skye, members of Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay area committee…
Skye pupils impress in Cuillin FM and Free Press media day
High school pupils in Skye immersed themselves in the world of radio broadcasting and news reporting during a media training course held last month. The course, which was run by…
Bùth Bharraigh “under threat”
An award-winning community social enterprise is under threat from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar because the local authority is insisting on demolishing its premises. Bùth Bharraigh, a local producer co-operative, visitor…
Skye Saint Andrew’s Day event raises £25,000 for local charities
A fundraising evening held in Skye on Saint Andrew’s Day has raised £25,000 which has been divided equally between three Skye and Lochalsh charities. The Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers,…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 29th 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…
Ian Blackford seeks meeting with Highland Council Leader amid local unrest over Skye school plans
Ross, Skye and Lochaber election candidate Ian Blackford has said that plans for a new primary school in Dunvegan “cannot come at the cost of the football pitch”. He has…
Reasons to spend locally this festive season
There are many benefits should you choose to spend your hard-earned money with local independent businesses. Here are just a few: ❅ Supporting the economy of our community – Research…
There’s still time to create an official flag for Skye
Since the competition opened on 1st November entries have flooded in – but budding designers have only a few more days left to complete their creations and be in with…
Skye community must sacrifice pitch for school
Highland Council this week gave the green light for the first phase of a new primary school in Dunvegan on Skye to be built on the local sports playing field…
General Election 2019: Roads and referendums are priority for voters says Lib Dem candidate
Rather than referendum reruns it is roads, schools and hospitals that are uppermost in the minds of voters in the Ross Skye and Lochaber constituency, said Liberal Democrat candidate Craig…