Records broken at first Skye and Lochalsh race of 2019
Hugh Campbell and Sarah Attwood started the new year in style with record-breaking performances at Saturday’s Glenmore 10k. The runners set new course records during what was the first race…
Author: Adam Gordon
Green MSP shows support to Skye woman in campaign for cystic fibrosis drugs
Highlands and Islands MSP, John Finnie has shown his support for a young woman from Skye, who lives with cystic fibrosis, and is campaigning for access to the latest treatments…
Skye prepares for Santa Dash 2018
A record high number of runners have signed up for the third annual Skye Santa Dash taking place in Portree this Saturday (15th December). More than 220 people have signed…
Portree High Pupils help drive anti-bullying message
Three Portree High School pupils were congratulated by Skye councillors this week for their role in changing Highland Council’s anti-bullying policy for schools. Deputy head girl Shadri Nel and prefects…
Lewis Family call for inquiry over autistic woman’s detention
The family of a severely-autistic woman have called for an urgent investigation after she was detained under mental health legislation and transferred away from her island home to a unit…
Progress of Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross healthcare report to be assessed
Sir Lewis Ritchie is to attend a public information session in Portree this evening (Tuesday 4th December) as part of a review into the progress of the recommendations set out…
Headteachers set to light up Portree for Christmas
The headteachers of Portree Primary School and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ will switch on the Portree Christmas lights as part of a festive event held in the village tonight (Monday…
Meet Donald – the new animated face of Skye
A local businessman from Skye has created an animated character with the aim of providing useful information to visitors to the island. Donald from Skye is an animated character and…
Highland Council Leader to meet with Transport Secretary over Stromeferry Bypass
The Leader of the Highland Council has said she will meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson later this month to determine how to progress with replacement options…
Local fisherman “overwhelmed” by support shown following car crash
A fundraising page set up to support two Skye fishermen injured in a car crash on Sunday has raised an incredible sum of more than £5,400 in the space of…