Author: Michael Russell

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Scotrail are currently considering a proposal to terminate rail journeys at Strathcarron to allow road traffic to flow more freely through the diversion on the Stromeferry bypass. At a meeting…

                    Barra’s Royal Bank of Scotland was spared the axe this week, as part of a review of 10 closure-threatened branches…

The body of Lewis schoolgirl Hannah Mackenzie was found last Friday evening, the day after she was reported missing. The 17-year-old from Gravir disappeared on Thursday 16th August at around…

Officers from Police Scotland are seeking the assistance of the public in an effort to trace a 17-year-old girl missing from the Stornoway area. Hannah Mackenzie from Gravir on Lewis…

Highland Council are to consult on a development brief for Uig in north Skye, which is designed to transform the area over the next 20 years. A key part of…