RBS review: Barra spared; Kyle axed
Barra’s Royal Bank of Scotland was spared the axe this week, as part of a review of 10 closure-threatened branches…
Month: September 2018
Asbestos scare is the latest in long line of problems at Broadford Primary School on Skye
By KEITH MACKENZIE Another incident was logged in the long catalogue of concerns at Broadford Primary on Skye this week after asbestos fears forced the closure of the school kitchen.…
Stromeferry bypass “shambles”
Problems with the queuing system put in place at the Stromeferry bypass while important repair work to the rock face takes place persisted this week as parents threatened to bring…
Mallaig and Kyleakin prepare for Championship Playoff
Skye and Lochalsh Football League Championship Playoff Mallaig Football Club v Kyleakin Football Club Saturday 22nd September – Broadford pitch – kickoff at 2 pm League newcomers Mallaig face reigning…
Skye-based charity helps save the lives of three people in five days
The lives of three people who suffered cardiac arrests within the space of five days across the Highlands and Islands, earlier this year were saved thanks in part to public…
Ten-island challenge documentary receives warm reception at premiere
An audience of 130 people were in attendance at Aros on Saturday night (Saturday 15th September) to watch the premiere of the Ally K 10-island challenge documentary. The film shot,…
Three-and-easy for Newtonmore in Camanachd Cup final
TULLOCH HOMES CAMANACHD CUP FINAL Newtonmore 3 Lovat 0 KEITH MACKENZIE, in Oban Three was the magic number for Newtonmore on their way to Camanachd Cup glory against Lovat in…
Trial air service for Skye is proposed
An air service between Skye and the central belt could be delivered at a capital cost of under £1.4 million, according to a new study proposing the re-introduction of flights…
All eyes on Oban as Lovat and Newtonmore vie for the biggest prize in shinty
By KEITH MACKENZIE For the second year in a row Newtonmore will face Lovat to contest shinty’s biggest prize, the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup, which takes place in Oban this…
Questions over Skye mental health provision
NHS Highland have defended mental health service provision in Skye and Lochalsh, following comments made last week by Sergeant Bruce Crawford of Portree police. A spokesman for the health authority…