KIRKTON COLOURS: Hundreds from Skye and Lochalsh take part in ‘Big Draw’ project
Hundreds of people from Skye and Lochalsh have been taking part in the Big Totem Draw, a colourful collaborative art event around the theme of totem poles. A group of…
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NEW FERRIES PLEDGE: Dedicated ships will sail to Harris and North Uist from Uig in Skye
The Scottish Government has announced the creation of dedicated ferry routes for Harris and North Uist – and new ferries to provide a service on them. In response to a…
NORRIE T MACDONALD: Willie Fulton – Harris artist, teacher and golfing stalwart
My pal Willie ‘The Bold’ Fulton should have died leading troops into battle. Falling off a mountain he had conquered, or putting the finishing brush-strokes to his latest masterpiece. Possibly…
ROYAL NATIONAL MÒD: Portree teacher is Gaelic learner of the year
A Portree High School teacher has been named as Gaelic Learner of the Year. Sheena Amos, who is from the Black Isle, has been recognised for making significant steps to…
PERTH ROYAL NATIONAL MÒD: Island success as festival in the Fair City gets in full swing
The Royal National Mòd is in full swing in Perth, with the festival of Gaelic music and culture marking its first full return since the pandemic. The event is being…
ROAD FEARS: Mum’s walk to school video calls for safety measures on A87 at Lochalsh
A Lochalsh mum has made a video of her “terrifying” walk to school with her children as part of a campaign to improve road safety on the A87. Lucia Gregoria…
SEARCH CONTINUES: Increasing concern for missing Skye man
Police Scotland is re-appealing for information to help trace Harry MacDonald (59) who is missing from Skye. Following a previous witness appeal, a sighting of Harry has been reported in…
CASTLE FOR KEEPS: Mystery buyer snaps up historic property near Plockton, on the market for £2.85 million
Duncraig Castle near Plockton has been sold to a mystery buyer just two weeks after being put on the market at offers over £2.85 million. The landmark building on the…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: A rich harvest from autumnal traditions
Dandelion was a celebration of growing, creativity and culture culminating in community harvest festivals across Scotland earlier this September. Ethnologist Mairi McFadyen was involved in researching and sharing some of…
EDITORIAL: Farewell to our Elizabethan age
There are people upwards of 75 today who will recall celebrating the last coronation alongside friends and family members who had reached adulthood by the time of the death of…