Children’s drawing competition
The West Highland Free Press would like to say a very big thank you to all the children who entered our Christmas art competition – we received over 280 entries!…
Month: December 2020
Optimism in the air at Edinbane Pottery
Edinbane Pottery in north Skye has just enjoyed a very busy Christmas sale period. For 10 days, ending last week, the locally-owned business was offering 20 per cent of everything…
Seaflower Skye – From Thailand to Portree
A brief history Seaflower Skye began operating in May 2018 and was founded by Ewen Grant (32) and his partner Janice Cooney (34). Ewen said: “The idea sprouted when we…
Tobar an Dualchais: The sea wanted to be visited
This month’s Tobar and Dualchais feature is on the traditions and customs associated with fishing and was written by Professor Hugh Cheape, who currently teaches on the MSc in Material…
Funding confirmed for new school in Broadford
Broadford in Skye is to get a new school. This morning (Friday 18th December) elected representatives expressed their delight after the Scottish Government confirmed funding for the new school –…
Massive range of local produce at Bùth na h’ Abhainn, Broadford
“When someone buys something, even a £3.99 key ring, it makes you happy inside! If 10 people buy a £3.99 key ring, you still feel the same joy. Shop local…
Lochalsh Butchers stepping up to the plate
Lochalsh Butchers was established as a family-run business in Kyle of Lochalsh over 40 years ago. It now operates two shops, in Kyle and Portree, and supplies meat to hotels,…
Cafe Sia and Takeaway – Good to be back!
“We are a community café, it is good to have the festive menu available as we normally do at this time of year,” says Tom Eveling, owner of Broadford’s Café…
Johnny Jones on a literary journey
It was a book of old photos of his native Edinburgh that sent Johnny Jones on a literary journey around the Western Isles. In 2000, ‘Old Edinburgh Views from Above’…
Collaborations and TV features crystallise the future for Isle of Skye Sea Salt
“If you’re going to use salt, you might as well have the best sea salt you can find!” laughs Isle of Skye Sea Salt director Meena Watts. Established in 2011,…