Meet Donald – the new animated face of Skye
A local businessman from Skye has created an animated character with the aim of providing useful information to visitors to the island. Donald from Skye is an animated character and…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 9th November 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…
Highland Council Leader to meet with Transport Secretary over Stromeferry Bypass
The Leader of the Highland Council has said she will meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson later this month to determine how to progress with replacement options…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 2nd November 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…
New plan to cope with Loch Ewe nuclear accident
Highland Council have published a new safety plan in the event of a nuclear accident at a Ministry of Defence “Z-berth” mooring for submarines in Loch Ewe, Wester Ross. At…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 26th October 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…
Local fisherman “overwhelmed” by support shown following car crash
A fundraising page set up to support two Skye fishermen injured in a car crash on Sunday has raised an incredible sum of more than £5,400 in the space of…
Free Press ‘Team of the Year’ to be revealed in football review
Following on from this year’s thrilling Skye and Lochalsh Football League season, which saw four teams competing for the championship and culminated in league debutants Mallaig claiming the title in…
Thursday at the Mod: Skye and Lochalsh Gold Medal double
There was a Skye and Lochalsh double in the premier singing competition at this year’s National Mòd in Dunoon. In Wednesday night’s final Ceitidh Campbell from Kyle of Lochalsh won…
Armadale – Mallaig crossing attracts more passengers than Ullapool – Stornoway route
The Armadale to Mallaig crossing is among the most popular ferry routes in Scotland according to new figures obtained by Kate Forbes MSP. According to 2017 statistics, Ardrossan to Brodick…