Drugs an ‘increasing problem’, meeting in Skye hears
There are increasing concerns over drugs in south Skye, it has been reported. Community councils from Broadford, Kyleakin and Sleat met recently with local councillors and the police amid reports…
Month: June 2018
Former Sabhal Mòr Ostaig chairman honoured
Former Sabhal Mòr Ostaig chair Duncan MacQuarrie was celebrated this week with the first road in the new Kilbeg Village development, Rathad MhicGuaire (MacQuarrie Road) named in his honour during…
Internationally-renowned artist to perform at sunrise on Skye
This August ATLAS Arts will present Ragadawn – a unique sunrise performance in the Isle of Skye by the internationally-renowned, Norwegian artist, writer and performer, Caroline Bergvall. In collaboration with…
Counting crocodiles in Madagascar
Kai Westwell from Kilmuir north Skye has only ever seen crocodiles in a zoo, but he is now 9,000 miles away in Madagascar tracking them down at night. The nineteen-year-old…
Shinty cup final with added spice as premiership and Camanachd Cup holders go head to head in Inverness
BY KEITH MACKENZIE The current holders of shinty’s biggest prizes will do battle this Saturday for the first major honour of the 2018 season in a cottages.com MacTavish Cup Final…
Pilot dies after helicopter crash in North Uist
The pilot of a helicopter which crashed in North Uist yesterday (Wednesday 13th June) has died, it has been confirmed. The 58-year old was the only person on board when…
Helicopter ditches in North Uist
Emergency services have been investigating at the scene after a helicopter ditched in North Uist this morning (Wednesday). Police said they were informed of the incident around 10.15am – with…
Juniors romp to derby win over Portree
Skye and Lochalsh League: Portree 1 Juniors 6 Juniors moved up to second in the table after they recovered from an early setback to hammer their local rivals Portree on…
Plockton Hotel wins regional pub of the year.
The Plockton Hotel has been named as the Regional Pub of the Year (North West Scotland) at this year’s National Pub and Bar Awards, which were presented recently at the…