Author: Michael Russell

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.…

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 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…

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…