Decision soon on Barra asset transfer
Scottish Ministers are reviewing a report on an appeal lodged by the Barra Sports Forum, which could pave the way for the first community asset transfer conducted using new legislation.…
Author: Michael Russell
‘Sorry We Missed You’ exposes reality of gig economy
The feral nature of employment in post-industrial Britain is laid bare in Ken Loach’s 27th film, ‘Sorry We Missed You’, currently touring in the Screen Machine. A harrowing portrait of…
Skye councillor to stand down
Skye councillor Professor Ronald MacDonald is to stand down as a member of Highland Council. Councillor MacDonald was elected in 2017 as an independent candidate to represent the Skye and…
Bùth Bharraigh “under threat”
An award-winning community social enterprise is under threat from Comhairle nan Eilean Siar because the local authority is insisting on demolishing its premises. Bùth Bharraigh, a local producer co-operative, visitor…
Barra still waiting for pitch appeal decision
Eight months after hearing an appeal into an asset transfer on Barra the Scottish Government has still not made a decision on what would be the first use of the…
‘The Stornoway Way’ finds humour in dark tale of life on Lewis
If life is a search for meaning and purpose, Roman Stornoway has strayed from the preordained pathways of his native Lewis. The road to contentment does not lead to kirk…
Rag Tag extend Broadford base
Skye-based social enterprise RagTag celebrated the official opening of their new building in Broadford last week. Christened ‘Little Tag’, the new seven-metre long wooden cabin is designed to give the…
Well-known Skye GP dies aged 90
Dr Calum ‘Òg’ MacRae, one of Skye’s best-known medical practitioners, has died this week at the age of 90. Dr MacRae was known and respected to scores of families having…
Consultation events for Barra hub
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are to visit Barra next week for two consultation events that will help inform a feasibility study into the creation of a combined school and hospital…
Celebration of Gaelic music and culture at north Skye fèis
In excess of 50 children took part in this year’s Fèis Thròndairnis, the annual celebration of traditional Gàidhlig music and culture which took place in north Skye last week. Attending…