Author: Michael Russell

The Great Highland Bagpipe – a’ Phìob Mhòr – is a remarkable musical instrument. It is of course just one of many derivations of bagpipe from throughout Europe (including Scotland…

In advance of a demonstration due to take place in Portree on Saturday, CrossReach said this week they “will not be serving redundancy notices for the immediate future” on staff…

A Skye couple who are embarking on a trip of a lifetime in Antarctica have proudly flown the official island flag this week while camping at the earth’s southernmost continent.…

The market in crofts is “completely out of control” and the Crofting Commission is failing to address the crisis in “any meaningful way”. Those were the words of Donald MacKinnon,…

Transferring the ownership of Raasay ferry terminal to the community is one of the items up for discussion at next week’s Highland Council area committee meeting. Skye and Raasay councillors…

The second week of the Plockton Small Boat Sailing Club regatta fortnight began last week in glorious sunshine. In the evening seven boats raced for the second Plockton Trophy race…

Western Isles MSP Alasdair Allan has blamed the axing of the inter-island air service between Barra and Benbecula for the ongoing difficulties in transporting patients and medical staff on and…

Applicants from the “under-represented background” of the Highlands and Islands have until Friday of next week to join the production team of fantasy sequel ‘Good Omens 2’ on location in…

Campaigners in Lochalsh are continuing with their efforts to redevelop the 200-year-old old mill hall, with fundraising gathering pace and over 40 raffle prizes donated by businesses and individuals across…

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.…