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…
Author: Michael Russell
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…
Nadiya visits Wester Ross salmon farm
Wester Ross Fisheries Ltd, the oldest independent salmon farmer in the UK, starred in two major TV programmes last week. In ‘Nadiya’s Time To Eat’ on BBC2, company’s managing director…
Second Skye film residency a big hit
Six promising film and TV producers, directors and writers were given an in-depth look at the industry recently during a Young Films Foundation residency in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Taking placed…
Barra fears hospital delay
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has been approached by locals on Barra who are concerned that a promised new hospital and care facility for the island has been delayed yet again.…