Portree’s CSM&Co grow their own workforce
ADVERTISING FEATURE: New year, new career Where do you find qualified accountancy staff when you operate in a rural area such as the Isle of Skye? There is no ready…
Month: January 2022
Skye firm “thrilled” by chance to revamp Portree square into thriving space
Skye Architecture firm Rural Design has said it is thrilled to have the chance to develop Camanachd Square in Portree into a thriving community space after its proposal for the…
Western Isles workshop aims to attract more women into politics
Some 40 women in the Western Isles have signed up for a workshop aimed at encouraging more females to enter local politics. Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has organised next week’s…
Kyle postmaster calls for rural branches to be empowered
Rural post offices should be empowered to offer more financial services to businesses and individuals, one postmaster said this week. Robert Wilson from Kyle of Lochalsh, who operates the local…
Lets licensing a “stealth tax” on small business
A leading tourism organisation has slammed the Scottish Government’s controversial short-term lets licensing scheme, branding it a “stealth tax”. The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers also believes the new scheme will…
“Delighted” Attwood sets new record in Glenmore 10k
Reigning Skye and Lochalsh women’s winter race series champion Sarah Attwood strengthened her claim for the 2021-22 title when she set a new course record at the Glenmore 10k near…
Campaign launched to attract kindred spirits to Wester Ross
A Wester Ross visitor group has launched a campaign to attract kindred spirits to the area, away from the high-speed selfie brand of tourism. Entitled Are you a West Coaster?,…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: A visit to Canna, South Uist and Barra in 1961
Below is a first-hand account of visits made during the summer of 1961 to Gaelic-speaking tradition bearers and field collectors in Canna and South Uist whose materials are now recognised…
School pupils face “massive” social loss due to Covid
Calls for more mental health support for Highland youngsters have been made as pupils return to school from the Christmas break. A young campaigner from Skye told the Free Press…
Skye’s Mavis sails first tall ship at 70
A 70-year-old from the Isle of Skye has caught the sailing bug after taking a tall ship voyage for the first time. Mavis Mackinnon boarded tall ship, SV Tenacious, belonging…