Marvellous Marvin talks faith and football
Footballer-turned-minister Marvin Andrews visited Skye last weekend to speak about his faith at The Venue, Portree High School in an event organised by local churches. Known for his positive attitude…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
FOCUS: What future for the Highlands and Islands economy?
FAYE MACLEOD, a local accountant who has worked extensively with the community development sector, argues that while the Highlands is a great place to live, it has looming challenges in…
GAELIC CHANGE: Ceannard of Bòrd na Gàidhlig announces retirement
The head of Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Shona MacLennan, has announced her decision to retire, with effect from 31st October this year, after seven years’ service with the Bòrd. She has…
WEST HIGHLAND LEAGUE: Top two survive midweek scares to maintain flawless start
BY DANIEL CULLEN The two midweek WHAFA League matches saw Sleat & Strath and Mallaig, who have won the league between them for the last four seasons, face Kyle and…
ISLE OF SKYE ROADS: Council agree £1.8 million for island’s troublesome roads
Highland Council has approved over 100 road improvement projects across the area, including more than 25 on Skye and Raasay, that will be carried out this year thanks to an…
NO FLY ZONE: Uncertainty over council-owned airfields in Skye and Plockton
The future of two Highland Council-owned airfields in Skye and Plockton will be discussed at a meeting today (Thursday). Ashaig airfield in Skye is operated by the council while the…
SKYE FOUNDATION: Visitor ‘gift’ scheme backed to safeguard environment and protect island infrastructure
Skye businesses have voted overwhelmingly in favour of launching a visitor gifting scheme to help generate extra revenue for the island. The scheme, to be called the Skye Foundation, would…
WEST HIGHLAND LEAGUE: Midweek league wins for Sleat and North West
Portree played host to a double-header of midweek league football on Tuesday as Portree Juniors hosted Sleat and Strath at the High School and Portree played North West Skye at…
Model ship raises over £30,000 for Isle of Skye cancer charity
A boardroom style model of the ocean cruising steamer, ‘Atlantis’ fetched an incredible £30,000 at auction in London this week – with all the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK’s…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: Precious legacy of Barra’s Annie Johnston
A recent initiative has helped to share Barra’s rich musical tradition with the islands youth. Flòraidh Forrest, director of the Tobar an Dualchais project, and researcher Fraser MacRobert explain the…