Glenelg mountain rescuers mark 50 years
Glenelg Mountain Rescue Team is celebrating its 50th anniversary of helping to save lives on the hills – remarkably with one of the original members still in the line-up. The…
Author: Lesley Young
Youth philanthropy project at Portree
Portree High School pupils have been meeting fundraising and philanthropy targets in recent months. Last week the school held the final of their Youth Philanthropy Initiative Scotland event, where five…
Alcohol ads ban threat to island distilleries
By Michael Russell There would be a “dramatic impact” on sales if the Scottish Government press ahead with a ban on alcohol advertising, the managing director of the Isle of…
Energy giants and the meters of misery
Malfunctioning meters and the refusal of power companies to repair them promptly are causing distress for many residents in Skye. It appears that a thunder storm and subsequent power cut…
Skye pipers set for state-side visit
By Jackie MacKenzie Members of the Isle of Skye Pipe Band are swapping their misty home climes for the heat of the Arizona desert. The 28-strong band is bound for…
Repair pledge for Skye’s “farm track” roads
By Michael Russell Repairs on a notorious stretch of road in north Skye that was the subject of recent online publicity were due to begin this week. As we went…
Men’s shed users fear funding cut
Losing Scottish Government support would have a serious impact on the Broadford and Strath Men’s Shed on Skye. Aimed at easing loneliness and teaching skills to others, the men’s shed…
Why it’s important to shop locally this Christmas
There are many benefits should you choose to spend your hard-earned money with local independent businesses. Here are just a few: • Supporting the economy of our community – Research…
Christmas Eating Out feature
It’s that time of year, and best to book in early ….
Learning opportunities with West Highland College UHI starting in January 2022
ADVERTISING FEATURE: NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER Retrain, upskill or learn something new by starting the new year with a college course.Whether you are a school leaver, returning to education after…