Skye’s the Limit 2 fundraiser is off to a flying start
Thirty teams of exercise enthusiasts from across Skye and beyond have raised close to £1,000 for two charities as part of a new challenge. Skye’s the Limit 2 began on…
NHS Highland await ruling on compensation for bullying victims
Uncertainty remains over the compensation process for staff members who experienced bullying and or harassment while working for NHS Highland. The matter was raised this week by Highlands and Islands…
Saddling up for electric bike project in Kyle
An initiative based in Kyle is offering free trials of electric bikes to people with long-term health conditions. Kyle community e-bikes is part of the Let’s Get On With It…
Skye friends to take on marathon in aid of children’s hospital
Two young friends from south Skye have set themselves the task of running a marathon at the end of January to raise money for a cause close to their hearts.…
Over 80s still waiting for their vaccine
Local surgeries across Skye, Lochalsh and Wester Ross remained tight-lipped this week over the roll-out of the coronavirus vaccine for those aged 80 and over. The Free Press contacted surgeries…
Relief for patients as renal unit opens in Broadford
A renal dialysis patient from Lochalsh was “absolutely delighted” this week to travel to hospital on Skye for treatment rather than Inverness. For three years Jean MacIntosh from Inverinate has…
Dead sheep mystery sparks big cat theory
The deaths of two sheep on Skye has sparked a theory that a mysterious big cat roaming the south of the island may be responsible. Jane Mackay Lynch lives next…
Litter pickers aiming to make a clean sweep across Skye
A group of volunteers are aiming to tackle the problem of littering on Skye by charting the nature and quantity of waste found across the island. Skye Lockdown Litterpick was…
Warning over the “corrosive impact” of second homes
• Ex Highland Council leader wants taxes to fund affordable housing Former Highland Council leader Dr Michael Foxley has urged the current administration to take action on the “corrosive negative…
What really constitutes an ethical diet?
“I’m a vegetarian myself,” said the wizened old worthie. Politeness only permitted the quizzical rise of an eyebrow. This was someone of similar background and — dare I say —…