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…
Author: Keith MacKenzie
Runrig’s last dance – thousands in Stirling for emotional farewell
KEITH MACKENZIE was among the crowd in Stirling last Saturday as Runrig played their final concert….. Thig crioch air an saoghal, ach mairidh gaol is ceòl. The old Gaelic proverb…
Highland exodus to Stirling as Runrig get set for final fling
KEITH MACKENZIE spoke to Skye’s Malcolm Jones ahead of Runrig’s final performance this weekend….. After 45 years, Runrig will bring the curtain down on a remarkable musical career this weekend…
Man dies after road crash on Skye
One person died, and another was seriously injured after a crash involving several vehicles in Skye this morning. The accident happened at around 8.50am, on the A87 about one mile…
Skye is “well and truly open for business”, say local firms
Skye is “well and truly open for business” was the message spelt loud and clear this week as local companies threw their weight behind efforts to promote the island. Responding…
Harold Davis (1933-2018): From the Korean front line to footballing glory – and a spot of fishing in Wester Ross
Riddled with bullet-wounds in the Korean War, Harold Davis defied doctors and enjoyed a glorious football career. In 2012 KEITH MACKENZIE met up with him at his home near Gairloch…
Drugs an ‘increasing problem’, meeting in Skye hears
There are increasing concerns over drugs in south Skye, it has been reported. Community councils from Broadford, Kyleakin and Sleat met recently with local councillors and the police amid reports…
Shinty cup final with added spice as premiership and Camanachd Cup holders go head to head in Inverness
BY KEITH MACKENZIE The current holders of shinty’s biggest prizes will do battle this Saturday for the first major honour of the 2018 season in a cottages.com MacTavish Cup Final…
Pilot dies after helicopter crash in North Uist
The pilot of a helicopter which crashed in North Uist yesterday (Wednesday 13th June) has died, it has been confirmed. The 58-year old was the only person on board when…
Helicopter ditches in North Uist
Emergency services have been investigating at the scene after a helicopter ditched in North Uist this morning (Wednesday). Police said they were informed of the incident around 10.15am – with…