Police investigating death threats to Ness guga hunters
MURRAY MACLEOD Police have confirmed that they have launched an investigation after threats were issued against the guga-hunters of Ness. The group of 10 men spend a fortnight on a…
Month: August 2017
Funding boost for Skye church
Kilmuir and Stenscholl Church of Scotland in north Skye has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund for the repair of Staffin church. The project aims to bring the…
Baby Box scheme launched in Western Isles
All babies born in the Western Isles after 15th August will now receive a box full of essential items to help give them the best possible start in life. Each ‘Baby…
Body found in Portree
A man was found dead in Portree on Wednesday of this week. It is understood that Iain Campbell (55) had Barra connections and was a former police officer. A statement…
Eriskay football scene shortlisted in new photographic competition
A photograph by Kyle of Lochalsh-based artist Liondsaidh Chaimbeul of a football match on Eriskay has been shortlisted in a new competition. The inaugural Flow Photography Festival will take place…
Kyleakin manager savours title winning campaign
In just his second season in charge, David Butcher steered Kyleakin to the Skye and Lochalsh Football League Championship with a 5-4 victory over holders Portree Juniors in an action-packed…
Road closed following Skye accident
A motorbike and a bicycle were involved in a collision on Skye yesterday (Wednesday). The accident on Wednesday afternoon took place near the Sligachan Hotel junction and saw two males, one thought to be…
African youngsters wear the Point football shirt with pride
Youngsters in Tanzania are now playing football in Point strips following a donation from the Point and Sandwick Trust. The trust, who own the three-turbine wind farm Beinn Ghrideag on the…
Bell-hanging ceremony marks ferry restoration
A ceremony was held at Glenelg slipway last Thursday to mark the final restoration of the MV ‘Glenachulish’, believed to be the world’s last remaining manually-operated turntable ferry. Broadcaster Nicky…
Editorial: Despite reports elsewhere, Skye welcomes visitors!
WHFP EDITORIAL. 17.08.17 The national media frenzy which has occurred around “overcrowded Skye” in the past week or two was predictable, but not particularly welcome. Skye is not an innocent…