Happy 101st birthday for Dolan at An Acarsaid
An Acarsaid was a hive of activity on Monday as a 101st birthday party was held for resident Donald MacAskill. Affectionately known as Dolan, the former seaman from Lewis is…
An Acarsaid was a hive of activity on Monday as a 101st birthday party was held for resident Donald MacAskill. Affectionately known as Dolan, the former seaman from Lewis is…
Malfunctioning meters and the refusal of power companies to repair them promptly are causing distress for many residents in Skye. It appears that a thunder storm and subsequent power cut…
The West Highland Free Press has been named as Newspaper of the Year at the annual Highlands and Islands Media Awards. In awarding the prize to the Free Press for…
Mobile phone giant EE’s slogan “It’s all about you” is ringing hollow with customers on Skye who have been left for weeks without a service.Portree and other areas in the…
CalMac’s policy of not using the mezzanine deck on the MV Hebrides is hitting locals who are unable to book a place on the ferry. That was the claim communicated…
Scottish Labour is promising a new voice for the islands as local members prepare to back Torcuil Crichton as their prospective general election candidate for Na h-Eileanan an Iar. The…
Highland Council has reiterated its support for a visitor levy, or so-called ‘tourist tax’. The Scottish Government kickstarted plans for a tourist tax back in 2019 with a national consultation,…
By Jackie MacKenzie Members of the Isle of Skye Pipe Band are swapping their misty home climes for the heat of the Arizona desert. The 28-strong band is bound for…
Plockton’s popular pantomime is making a comeback next month after four years waiting in the wings. The much-anticipated panto is staged every two years by Plockton Amateur Dramatic Society but…
Kinlochshiel have been boosted ahead of the new shinty season following confirmation that attacker Oliver MacRae will rejoin the club from Glasgow Mid Argyll. MacRae, who was a key part…