Cothrom recognise young enterpreneurs
Development organisation Cothrom, based in South Uist, last week recognised the efforts of young business people from across the Western Isles who have participated in its Enterprise on the Edge…
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Skye named a Fairtrade island
Four years after the Isle of Skye Fairtrade Group was established, the island has been officially accredited with Fairtrade status. Now that enough businesses, schools and churches use and promote…
Film set on Skye up for top award at Cannes
A film shot in Skye last year is up for the top award at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. Filming of the adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” took place in north…
Skye mother told to drive ill son to Raigmore Hospital
BY MICHAEL RUSSELL A mother from north Skye who was panic-stricken to be stuck in traffic with her ill two-year-old son has hit out at NHS Highland for telling her…
Russian Consul General presents convoy medal in Portree
A veteran of the Russian Arctic Convoys was last week presented with a medal commemmorating his service. Norman Macleod was presented with the Ushakov Medal at his Portree…
CalMac warning to Armadale swimmers
Members of the public have been asked not to swim or dive at Armadale ferry terminal on Skye. The warnings were issued by Caledonian MacBrayne after staff — on two…
Western Isles competitors for World Island Games announced
The Western Isles will be represented in eight sports, and by around 80 athletes, at this year’s NatWest World Island Games in Jersey. The games take place from 27th June…
Skye Live delivers musical magic
The inaugural Skye Live music festival has been declared a resounding success, both by organisers and by those who attended. The event at The Lump in Portree last Friday and…
Skyeman wins prestigious Royal Television Society award for second year running
A former Portree High School pupil has scooped a prestigious Royal Television Society student award for the second year running. Ally Lockhart (30), who graduated from the City of Glasgow…
Willie MacRae play bound for Portree
Playwright and actor Andy Paterson comes to Portree on April 16th and Farr Hall Inverness on 17th April with his one-man play — 3000 Trees: The Death…