Cash in Broadford: Houston – we have a problem!
BY MICHAEL RUSSELL An American company that operates 300,000 cash machines around the world was due to fix the one in Broadford on Skye this week. Houston-based firm Cardtronics told…
Portree toilets vandalism an “utter disgrace,” says local councillor
A Highland Councillor has called the recent vandalisation of the public toilets in Portree an utter disgrace. The council told the Free Press that the police have been informed of…
Woodland workshops in Broadford
Free outdoor family fun has been available to the Broadford and wider Skye community throughout the October holidays in the form of woodland workshops. This is a new and exciting…
Small Isles should not be “held hostage”
BY ADAM GORDON The Small Isles Community Council chair has said that island residents should not be “held hostage” by Highland Council’s relationship with CalMac amid delays to harbour maintenance…
Former history teacher hits 100!
Mina Stewart celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday of last week surrounded by caring staff at the Howard Doris Centre in Lochcarron. Several of her oldest friends and former neighbours…
Forbes seeks radical improvement to Universal Credit as island claims soar
BY ADAM GORDON Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP and Scottish finance secretary Kate Forbes has called for the UK Government to “radically improve” its Universal Credit system amid a dramatic…
Shinty star MacRae enjoys four-goal dream debut for Caley women
BY ADAM GORDON Skye shinty star Lorna MacRae made a debut to remember as she stole the show with a four-goal salvo to propel Inverness Caledonian Thistle Women to a…
First Minister outlines five-tier framework for Scotland to tackle coronavirus
The First Minister has this afternoon (Friday) outlined a five-tier framework as part of the Scottish Government’s approach to tackle the coronavirus. The framework includes five levels from 0-4 which…
Critically endangered skate eggs discovered in the Inner Sound
A Skye fisherman involved in the discovery of more than 100 eggs belonging to a critically endangered type of skate in the Inner Sound has called for the government to…
MSP Forbes recognises “enormous pressures” on hospitality as calls grow for greater funding
Skye and Lochalsh MSP Kate Forbes says she recognises the “enormous pressures” facing the hospitality industry as pressure mounted for compensation to go beyond the existing package of £40 million.…