Skye and Raasay election candidates confirmed
The Highland Council has this evening (Wednesday) confirmed that nine people will stand as candidates for the Eilean a’ Cheò ward (10) at the local authority elections in May. The…
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Man dies following Skye road crash
A 33-year-old man has died following a road traffic crash on Skye. The fatal road traffic crash happened around 10.10pm on Saturday (26th March) on the A851 Kilbeg road in…
Drug awareness project underway in Skye
A Skye youth club has had a positive response from local groups and organisations interested in taking part in an island-wide project aimed at increasing young people’s knowledge and understanding…
Fire crews continue to tackle Skye blaze
Firefighters are continuing to tackle a muir fire on Skye which the emergency service said at its peak was attended by six appliances. An update from the Scottish Fire and…
Kyleakin Connections staff face waiting game on Covid-19 restrictions
Staff at Kyleakin Connections in south Skye are still waiting for clarification on how a relaxation of Covid restrictions will affect how the centre operates. As reported in the Free…
Skye and Raasay Councillor John Gordon to step down
Highland Councillor John Gordon has said it has been a huge honour to serve Skye and Raasay following his announcement this week that he will not be seeking re-election in…
Tributes paid to popular Skye doctor David Sime
Tributes have been paid this week to a popular Skye doctor whose work and voluntary efforts had a significant and positive impact on health care provision across Skye and Lochalsh.…
Broadford Covid-19 testing unit closes due to “circumstances beyond health board’s control”
NHS Highland has today announced that its Covid-19 mobile testing unit in Broadford on Skye has closed due to “circumstances beyond its control”. The local health authority said it was…
Carbost residents “at end of their tether” following 10-day postal farce
Residents of Carbost were said to be at end of their tether this week following postal issues which had left many across the area without mail for 10 days. The…
Award-winning Skye chef to star in Great British Menu
Isle of Skye chef Calum Montgomery has spoken this week of the “incredible honour” of being chosen as one of only four Scots to appear on the BBC’s esteemed culinary…