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…
Month: October 2018
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…
Wednesday at the Mod: Izzy is the Gaelic learner of the year
A Sabhal Mòr graduate who began learning Gaelic in her final year of high school has been named as Gaelic Learner of the Year at this year’s National Mòd in…
Tuesday at the Mod: Haul of trophies for Harris choir
Sir E Scott School junior choir members enjoyed choral and individual success on Tuesday at the Mod. The under-13 choir, from Harris, won the Mrs Ann Grant of Laggan Memorial…
Monday at the Mod: Trotternish youngsters strike gold in Dunoon
There was success for Skye on Monday of this year’s Royal National Mòd in Dunoon. Victories at the annual Gaelic showcase came from a familiar source, as the talented youngsters…
Raasay shop offers delivery service amid stormy conditions
A local store on Raasay is offering to deliver essentials to those who can’t access the shop due to weather conditions on the island. Following the 7.55 am crossing to…
Dunvegan Primary on Skye at “crisis point”
Leaks exposed by this week’s heavy rain is evidence that Dunvegan Primary on Skye is now at ‘crisis point’, the chairman of the school’s parent council has warned. Elgar Finlay…