Isle of Skye tops Instagram list of Europe’s most popular road trips
The Isle of Skye’s soaring popularity as a must-see destination has been highlighted by new research showing the island as one of the most popular hashtags on social media site…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
Find a flag for Skye – West Highland Free Press sparks campaign to create new symbol for the island
Plans to create an official Isle of Skye flag are being hatched, with the area keen to follow the example of neighbouring islands in adopting a collective and easily identifiable…
Skye restaurant ‘The Three Chimneys’ changes hands
The Three Chimneys has been sold by current owners Shirley and Eddie Spear after 34 years. The world-renowned restaurant with rooms, at Colbost on the Isle of Skye, has been…
Firefighters tackle blaze near wind farm on Skye
Firefighters are battling against a wildfire which broke out near a wind farm in North Skye this morning. Six fire engines raced to Edinbane after the fire was reported just…
Skye overcome Oban challenge ahead of weekend cup quarter final
Oban Celtic….2 Skye Camanachd….5 Skye made it two league wins on the bounce – but the islanders didn’t have it all their own way in Saturday’s Mowi National Division clash…
Smacking ban could make criminals of ordinary parents, MSPs told during Skye visit
By Keith MacKenzie A ban on smacking risks making criminals of ordinary families, a committee of MSPs was told in Portree yesterday (Friday 15th March). During a public question…
Gaelic’s “worrying decline” at secondary school level threatens future of the language
By Keith MacKenzie Secondary school pupils are turning their back on Gaelic as a result of curriculum changes which could threaten the future of the language, the Scottish Government has…
MSPs to visit Skye to hear views on ‘anti-smacking’ bill
By Keith MacKenzie The right of parents to smack their children will be up for debate in Portree next week when MSPs visit Skye to consider views on the subject.…
Uncertainty as well as encouragement for shinty ahead of new playing season
By KEITH MACKENZIE The close season troubles of two shinty clubs in contrasting regions of the game serve as a timely reminder of the challenges facing the sport ahead of…
Assurances that Skye schools will be in line for investment
Broadford and Dunvegan primary schools are “key school investment priorities” and will be included in a future funding bid to the Scottish Government, Highland Council has confirmed. The council’s interim…