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…
Author: Michael Russell
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…
Council wants ScotRail to help ease disruption on Stromeferry bypass
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…
RBS review: Barra spared; Kyle axed
Barra’s Royal Bank of Scotland was spared the axe this week, as part of a review of 10 closure-threatened branches…
Body recovered on Lewis
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…
Missing teenager – Hannah Mackenzie
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…
Uig regeneration – council to consult
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…
Skye women’s Grenfell swim in aid of Firefighters Charity
Six Skye women braved strong currents and winds this week to swim from the neighbouring island of Scalpay to raise money for the Firefighters Charity. Yvonne Mendy-Harrison – who…
Mundell criticises “Inverness-centric” city region deal
The UK Government are withholding consent for a city region deal for Tayside because of lessons learned about the “Inverness-centric” nature of the Highland deal, the Secretary of State for…