Portree woman sees progress on cystic fibrosis treatment
The manufacturers of treatment which can “slow decline in lung function” for people living with cystic fibrosis has announced that those living with the illness in Scotland could have access…
Month: December 2018
Skye shinty breaks the mould with the appointment of club’s first female chair
Skye Camanachd has created a slice of shinty history by appointing the club’s first ever female club chair. Fiona Cruickshank takes over in the role from Douglas MacDougall, who has…
Green MSP shows support to Skye woman in campaign for cystic fibrosis drugs
Highlands and Islands MSP, John Finnie has shown his support for a young woman from Skye, who lives with cystic fibrosis, and is campaigning for access to the latest treatments…
Skye prepares for Santa Dash 2018
A record high number of runners have signed up for the third annual Skye Santa Dash taking place in Portree this Saturday (15th December). More than 220 people have signed…
Portree High Pupils help drive anti-bullying message
Three Portree High School pupils were congratulated by Skye councillors this week for their role in changing Highland Council’s anti-bullying policy for schools. Deputy head girl Shadri Nel and prefects…
Lewis Family call for inquiry over autistic woman’s detention
The family of a severely-autistic woman have called for an urgent investigation after she was detained under mental health legislation and transferred away from her island home to a unit…
Progress of Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross healthcare report to be assessed
Sir Lewis Ritchie is to attend a public information session in Portree this evening (Tuesday 4th December) as part of a review into the progress of the recommendations set out…
Headteachers set to light up Portree for Christmas
The headteachers of Portree Primary School and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ will switch on the Portree Christmas lights as part of a festive event held in the village tonight (Monday…