Reporter “shocked” by Barra pitch revelation
A Scottish Government reporter who heard an asset transfer appeal on Barra last week was “pretty shocked” to learn that the island has been waiting for almost 40 years for…
Author: Michael Russell
Ullapool Book Festival tickets on sale
Tickets for this year’s Ullapool Book Festival went on sale last week. Among the guests coming to Ullapool are novelists Angus Peter Campbell (main image), Robert Alan Jamieson, Sally Magnusson…
Nigerian poet to give Sleat performance
One of Nigeria’s most electrifying poets both on page and stage comes to An Crùbh in Sleat on Sunday 17th March at 4pm. Efe Paul Azino (pictured) is a…
First signs of revival from sleeping giant
Once home to thousands of workers, the dormant Kishorn yard in Wester Ross is waking up. Late last year it secured its first contract. The two men behind Kishorn…
San Francisco Fiddlers in Sleat
Over 30 fiddlers from San Francisco are to appear at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Monday and Tuesday of next week as part of Seall’s spring programme. They are over to…
Wanted man could be in Skye area
A 47-year old man wanted by police in connection with a “serious incident” that took place in Inverness last August could be on Skye. Donald Stewart Snr is described as…
Oil rig arrival sparks gear move for fishermen
Creel fishermen from Skye and the west Highlands have spent the last couple of weeks moving their gear from the path of a 60,000-tonne oil rig that is due to…
New Year’s Day dippers in Portree
The Scorrybreac boathouse in Portree was the place to be for a great New Year’s Day dip and sail in glorious weather. Despite the chilly conditions, more than 20 swimmers…
Highland kids aged 0-5 years wanted for new documentary series
The makers of a documentary series on childhood development are appealing for families in the west Highlands and Islands to take part in the show. Produced by London-based TV company…
New plan to cope with Loch Ewe nuclear accident
Highland Council have published a new safety plan in the event of a nuclear accident at a Ministry of Defence “Z-berth” mooring for submarines in Loch Ewe, Wester Ross. At…