Police in Skye and Lochalsh say they are encouraged at the public’s response to the lockdown restrictions imposed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Across the Highlands 90 fixed…
The UK Chancellor has been accused of making a “failed attempt” to correct a coronavirus job retention scheme which still leaves many thousands of job switchers penniless during the current…
Travel restrictions on island ferries could be lifted at a separate – and potentially later date – than wider lockdown measures, it has been suggested. Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan…
The chairs of NHS Highland and NHS Western Isles have paid tribute to the efforts being made by staff and communities in their region. NHS Highland chair Professor Boyd Robertson…
With nurseries closed, a new resource aimed at teaching Gaelic to pre-school learners has been launched early. ‘Gàidhlig nan Òg’ was due to have been launched in August 2020 but…
Staff from Lews Castle College and wind farm charity Point and Sandwick Trust have worked together to produce PPE for local NHS doctors and nurses. The work was made possible…
Anyone who is a victim of domestic abuse or gender-based violence should receive all the help they need during the coronavirus pandemic, campaigners have said. The appeal was made by…
BY JOHN WHITE A few years ago on a beautiful clear morning we were walking to the monastery on Eilean Chaluim Chille in the drained loch in front of Whitewave in…
Measures are in place to help care home staff during the Covid 19 pandemic, NHS Highland have said. Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant said she had received assurances…
The 19th Hole, Norrie T Macdonald It can take you a long time (58 years) to find out the difference between Pollachius Pollachius and Pollachius Virens. Well, in name certainly.…
