IN PICTURES: Kyle gala marks successful return
Despite the downpours, Kyle hosted a very successful Gala last Saturday – the event returning for the first time in six years. A weekend of festivities got underway on Thursday…
Month: August 2023
COURT CENTRALISATION: Removal of island jury trials “undermines justice”
There are fears sheriff courts on Skye and North Uist could close and their jury trials move to Inverness and Stornoway, undermining the concept of fairness and justice. Portree solicitor…
MUSICAL MESSAGE: Isle of Skye fire crew hope song and video will boost recruitment drive
A song and video created by the crew of Dunvegan Fire Station in Skye is proving a smash hit online. The crew recorded “Things Are Hotting Up” as part of…
DELIVER OR RESIGN: MSP Forbes’ ultimatum to NHS board over north Skye health care
The board of NHS Highland should “consider their positions” if they don’t reopen 24-hour urgent care in Portree Hospital, MSP Kate Forbes said this week. In an exclusive interview with…
FERRY FREIGHT: Raasay fears empty shelves due to change in service
Fears are being voiced on Raasay that changes to the small freight delivery service will leave shop shelves empty on the island. With less than a fortnight’s notice and during…
Tobar an Dualchais: in search of the eternal home
Celebrated musicologist JOHN PURSER on the spiritual songs of the Gaelic tradition….. ‘The happy hunting grounds’. That’s how An Dachaigh Bhuan is sometimes translated, but more exactly it means ‘The…
SHOW TIME: Bumper day out in store at Skye Agricultural Show
Following the successful return of the Isle of Skye Agricultural Show after a covid hiatus, the 2023 show will take place at the King George V playing field in Portree…
FAMILY FUN: Kyleakin gala and Skye Bridge 10K this weekend
The south Skye village of Kyleakin will host its annual gala day celebration and Skye Bridge 10K this weekend. Organisers are hopeful of laying on a fun-filled day out for…
IN FOCUS: Profits and power key to Isle of Skye wind farm debate
MICHAEL RUSSELL examines the impact of wind farms in Skye – past, present and future…… In 2006, work started on building the first wind farm on Skye. On moorland belonging…