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Author: Keith MacKenzie

TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: Custom, culture and what accrues – the dresser’s place’ 

Keith MacKenzie18 April 2022

The old pine dresser in the kitchen here changes through the seasons. Plates and cups and the remnants of my granny’s delicate wedding-set china sit amongst other mementos. Jugs of…

EDITORIAL: Budhmor decision must be resisted 

Keith MacKenzie3 April 20223 April 2022

The sudden announcement that Portree’s Budhmor Care Home is to close comes as a savage blow to all the residents, families and staff connected to an establishment widely lauded for…

Isle of Barra distillery’s Mother’s day donation

Keith MacKenzie25 March 202225 March 2022

Isle of Barra Distillery has pledged to donate to One Parent Families Scotland 20 per cent from each online purchase of Rhubarb and Heather Gin Liqueur, made between the 15th…

TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: what can proverbs tell us about dùthchas? 

Keith MacKenzie16 March 202216 March 2022

Ryan Dziadowic, originally from Poland but now living in Grimsay, looks at the traditional Gaelic concept of dùthchas and what it means in the modern world….. Dùthchas – a Gaelic…

Comhairle SNP leader banned from speaking to officials after probe

Keith MacKenzie9 March 20229 March 2022

The leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s SNP group has been told he can only raise business with a single council official, following concerns over his conduct. Stornoway North Councillor…

Injury marrs shinty return as Newtonmore defender requires surgery after blow to the head

Keith MacKenzie6 March 20227 March 2022

Newtonmore’s celebrations immediately turned to concerns after defender Darrin Fowler sustained a serious head injury at the end of Saturday’s premiership opening day win over Kinlochshiel at Rearaig. Fowler appeared…

SHINTY SEASON 2022: Scotland’s player of the year aiming for more success

Keith MacKenzie4 March 20224 March 2022

Finlay MacRae will begin his 22nd season in senior shinty this Saturday for a Kinlochshiel side eager to taste more success after a glory-laden 2021. In a career that spans…

SKYE HEALTHCARE: New Broadford Hospital remains on schedule to open next week

Keith MacKenzie4 March 20224 March 2022

NHS Highland has said it remains on track to open the new Broadford Hospital next week. Louise Bussell, NHS Highland’s Chief Officer for Community Services, said the move from the…

LEGISLATION HEADACHE: Councils face ‘damage limitation’ on new short term lets licences

Keith MacKenzie15 February 202215 February 2022

Highland Council face a “huge headache” over the next few months as they try to devise a workable licensing scheme for the area’s estimated 10,000 short-term let properties. Speaking to…

CENTENARY SAILOR: Dolan caps his 100th birthday in style 

Keith MacKenzie13 February 202213 February 2022

In advance of his recent 100th birthday party, Lewisman Donald MacAskill was welcomed aboard a CalMac ferry and presented with a captain’s hat. A resident in An Acarsaid care home…

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