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…
Energy giants and the meters of misery
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…
AWARDS SUCCESS: West Highland Free Press is named as Newspaper of the Year
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…
Skye’s mobile phone signal hell continues
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…
Harris group questions ferry capacity
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…
ISLES CANDIDATE: Journalist Torcuil Crichton set to stand at next general election
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…
TOURIST TAX: Hard-up council back Highland levy which they say could raise up to £10 million for the region
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,…
Skye pipers set for state-side visit
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 panto returns, oh yes it does!
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…
Homecoming boost for Kinlochshiel
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…