Skye’s Quiraing 10K lineup set to exceed 2018 field
The 2019 Quiraing 10K takes place this Saturday with the number of runners expected to compete in this year race set to exceed the 38-strong field in 2018. Last year,…
Month: August 2019
First steps taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye
The first steps have been taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye – which will end with a public competition to find the best design. The…
Kinlochshiel Ladies hit four against Lochaber to move up to third
North Divison 2 Lochaber Ladies 1, Kinlochshiel Ladies 4 (Half-time: 1-2) Kinlochshiel Ladies moved up to third in the North Division 2 table after recording an impressive 4-1 victory away…
Skye Mountain Rescue Team overcome traffic congestion to attend to Old Man of Storr call-out
The Skye Mountain Rescue Team found themselves hampered by a high volume of traffic on Tuesday as they responded to a call-out at the Old Man of Storr. In a…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 2nd August
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 26th July
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
Celebration of Gaelic music and culture at north Skye fèis
In excess of 50 children took part in this year’s Fèis Thròndairnis, the annual celebration of traditional Gàidhlig music and culture which took place in north Skye last week. Attending…
Nadiya visits Wester Ross salmon farm
Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd, the oldest independent salmon farmer in the UK, starred in two major TV programmes last week. In ‘Nadiya’s Time To Eat’ on BBC2, company’s managing director…
Skye Bridge 10k race to kick-start Kyleakin Gala festivities
Over 60 runners have so-far signed up to take part in this year’s Skye Bridge 10k race, which is being held as part of the annual Kyleakin Gala celebrations next…
“Full Stein ahead” as chef Paul Rankin takes over Skye’s oldest inn
“Hospitality, smiles, and a bit of craic”, that’s how celebrated chef Paul Rankin has described his latest venture after taking over Skye’s oldest pub. Mr Rankin and his partner Charlie…