Thursday at the Mod: Skye and Lochalsh Gold Medal double
There was a Skye and Lochalsh double in the premier singing competition at this year’s National Mòd in Dunoon. In Wednesday night’s final Ceitidh Campbell from Kyle of Lochalsh won…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
Wednesday at the Mod: Izzy is the Gaelic learner of the year
A Sabhal Mòr graduate who began learning Gaelic in her final year of high school has been named as Gaelic Learner of the Year at this year’s National Mòd in…
Tuesday at the Mod: Haul of trophies for Harris choir
Sir E Scott School junior choir members enjoyed choral and individual success on Tuesday at the Mod. The under-13 choir, from Harris, won the Mrs Ann Grant of Laggan Memorial…
Monday at the Mod: Trotternish youngsters strike gold in Dunoon
There was success for Skye on Monday of this year’s Royal National Mòd in Dunoon. Victories at the annual Gaelic showcase came from a familiar source, as the talented youngsters…
Dunvegan Primary on Skye at “crisis point”
Leaks exposed by this week’s heavy rain is evidence that Dunvegan Primary on Skye is now at ‘crisis point’, the chairman of the school’s parent council has warned. Elgar Finlay…
Asbestos scare is the latest in long line of problems at Broadford Primary School on Skye
By KEITH MACKENZIE Another incident was logged in the long catalogue of concerns at Broadford Primary on Skye this week after asbestos fears forced the closure of the school kitchen.…
Three-and-easy for Newtonmore in Camanachd Cup final
TULLOCH HOMES CAMANACHD CUP FINAL Newtonmore 3 Lovat 0 KEITH MACKENZIE, in Oban Three was the magic number for Newtonmore on their way to Camanachd Cup glory against Lovat in…
Trial air service for Skye is proposed
An air service between Skye and the central belt could be delivered at a capital cost of under £1.4 million, according to a new study proposing the re-introduction of flights…
All eyes on Oban as Lovat and Newtonmore vie for the biggest prize in shinty
By KEITH MACKENZIE For the second year in a row Newtonmore will face Lovat to contest shinty’s biggest prize, the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup, which takes place in Oban this…
Oidhche mhath, Runrig. WHFP Editorial. 24.8.18
The tears of Malcolm Jones at the close of Runrig’s Last Dance on Saturday night spoke for the Highlands. The unassuming Malcolm has often been a coolly detached figure on…