EDITORIAL: Warnings on short lets legislation
The deadline to comply with what has been one of the most talked about pieces of legislation ever to affect the Highlands passed last weekend. By Sunday 1st October operators…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
SKYE ARREST: Man charged after spate of thefts in Portree
A man has been arrested following a spate of thefts in Portree. During the early evening of Friday 22nd September officers in Skye were made aware of a male acting…
PLOCKTON PUZZLER: Mystery over spate of deer deaths in west coast village
Mystery surrounds a spate of unexplained roe deer deaths in Plockton over recent weeks. Nine dead deer have been discovered in various locations in the Wester Ross village, the latest…
PLANS SHELVED: Broken school promises a ‘source of shame’ say north Skye campaigners
Angry Dunvegan parents and community leaders have come together to condemn a chronic lack of investment which they say has brought north west Skye to “crunch point”. Members of Dunvegan…
SABHAL MÒR AT 50: Celebrations for Gaelic’s ‘unique experiment’ which has stood the test of time
Gaelic college Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is marking its 50th anniversary today (Friday) with a special day of celebrations around its campus in Sleat, south Skye. The date coincides with the…
MISSING: Appeal to trace walker last seen in Skye
Police officers are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 74-year-old man reported missing from England and last seen at a campsite on Skye. Francis Johnson is…
LEAGUE DECIDER: Winner-takes-all clash for West Highland title
Following an entertaining season the West Highland league title still hangs in the balance and will be decided in the final league fixture this Saturday when first-placed Sleat & Strath…
Lochalsh accountant is Highland business woman of the year
A Lochalsh accountant has been named as this year’s Highland business woman of the year. Karen Kennedy, who runs Auchtertyre-based Kennedy Accountancy, took the honour at the Highland Women in…
LETTER: We should ban heading in football
Sport is important for the individual in that it helps develop life skills. Sport is also important for society in that it is a channel for youthful competitiveness and emotions.…
COVID INQUIRY: Care home restrictions were ‘too severe’ on relatives
Allowing a named relative to visit loved ones living in care homes even if some kind of lockdown restrictions are in place is a change that has to happen, one…