Fragile areas need Big Government – Guest Column by Alasdair Stephen
On Saturday evening I met the contractor who built my house on Skye 20 years ago. I pressed him for two figures: How much would that house cost to build…
Author: Paul Wood
Advertising Feature – Christmas Party Special
Party season is fast approaching, so here is our guide to help you get organised …. don’t forget to book!
Advertising Feature – Isle of Skye Paint
Thirty-two shades of Skye will soon be available at the Isle of Skye Paint Company in Portree. Opening in new premises on Bridge Road, Portree, the firm was formerly Starsky’s…
Dog-walking volunteers’ charity fundraising
A charity dog walk from Dunvegan to the Skye bridge was successfully completed last week by five dog-loving volunteers. Organised by Ruth Winterbourne from Upper Feorlig, the walk, which took…
OBE for world-renowned restaurateur
Shirley Spear, co-owner and founder of Skye’s world-famous Three Chimneys Restaurant, has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honour’s List. The OBE has been awarded for Shirley’s…
Fatal accident on Skye – updated
A pedestrian has died after being knocked down by a car on Skye. The fatal accident occurred on the main A87 road through Skye, near Sconser, in the early hours…
Advertising Feature – Buying or Selling? IOSEA is the answer
Established in 1981, we are proud of how we have adapted through the years to ensure we continually meet the needs of our clients. As technology and communication has evolved…
Statement
This last week has seen the Free Press endure a tidal wave of criticism, much of it valid and deserved. The Free Press has always been unique, more so now…
Uist councillor calls it a day
One of the longest serving councillors in the Western Isles has tendered his resignation for what is understood to be health reasons. Archie Campbell from North Uist, a former teacher,…
Charles Kennedy calls for telecoms guidance
Ross, Skye and Lochaber MP Charles Kennedy has called for new guidance to be issued to home builders and telecommunications providers in Scotland to help prevent landline and broadband connections…