Soldier traverses “brutally beautiful” Loch Alsh in world record attempt
A former soldier who is raising money to build a school for child refugees has paddle boarded his way through Loch Alsh this week as part of a world record…
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Skye campaigner welcomes landmark period product bill
A Skye woman whose initiative has provided hundreds of free sanitary items to Highland and Islands residents has welcomed the passing of a landmark bill to make period products free…
North Skye shop could lose out on green fund after asking for too little
A postmistress in north Skye who is seeking £2,300 of environmental funding for her business could lose out because the amount she has asked for is too little. Nancy Bell,…
Lib Dems name local councillor as candidate for Highland seat
The Highland Liberal Democrats have selected an experienced local councillor to fight Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch at the Scottish Parliament elections in May next year. Denis Rixson, who represents Caol…
Keep it in the community!
We encourage everyone to spend locally this festive season as there are many benefits in supporting local independent businesses, such as: ❅ Supporting the economy of our community – Research…
Ian Blackford confirms paid position outside politics will end in 2021
Skye MP Ian Blackford (pictured) has confirmed to the Free Press he will step down from his paid position as chairman of the investment arm of one of the country’s…
Donald John the vet: A much loved and respected Highland gentleman
OBITUARY Tributes have been paid to Donald John MacLennan, the much-loved and respected Skye vet, who died last week at the age of 92. Donald John had lived on Skye…
Celebrations as pitch transferred to Skye club
Players, coaches, officials and supporters of Skye Camanachd gathered in the rain to mark the official handover of the club’s home pitch last weekend. Fearann Eilean Iarmain have gifted ownership…
Skye Olympian launches charity album in honour of life-saving sister
An Olympian from Skye whose life was saved by her sister has teamed up with top Scottish folk acts to raise funds for Highlands and Islands renal services through a…
Passing Places exhibition in Balmacara’s Steadings Gallery
Passing Places, an exhibition of work by west coast artists Andy Spink and Gill Houlsby, is currently showing at the Steadings Gallery, Balmacara, until 20th November. Andy is an accomplished…