Work of war artist set to go on show in Raasay Gallery
By Adam Gordon An exhibition showcasing the paintings of a WW1 and senior restoration artist whose work included restoration projects at Kensington Palace and Chequers is to open at the…
Committee agrees to keep healthcare petition open
By Adam Gordon MSPs today agreed to keep open SOS-NHS Skye’s petition calling for the reversal of the major services changes to healthcare in Skye, Lochalsh and South West Ross…
Kyle businesswoman scoops ‘Shining Star’ award
Kyle businesswoman Anisha Macdermid was celebrating this week after scooping two gongs at this year’s Highland Business Women Awards. Held in the Kingsmills Hotel in Inverness on 16th March, the…
Police crackdown on driver behaviour near schools
Police in the Highlands will be focusing their efforts on speeding around schools with a dedicated operation either side of the Easter holidays. Road safety is a priority locally for…
Royal National Mòd venues confirmed for 2021 and 2022
Perth will host the Royal National Mòd in 2021, with the event going to Paisley in 2022. The venues were confirmed at the annual general meeting of Mòd organisers An…
Year of Young People 2018 – Lana Pheutan
“I think the idea of the Highlands is completely romanticised and I want to show the reality of the place through my work.” – Lana Pheutan. By Adam Gordon With…
Skye Youth Pipe Band in need of drumming instructor to progress
By Keith MacKenzie A youth pipe band on Skye fears it will be unable to build on recent progress without a regular drumming instructor. The Isle of Skye Youth Pipe…
Isle of Skye councillor found guilty of abuse charge
A Skye councillor has been found guilty of an abuse charge against his ex-partner. Calum MacLeod – who was elected as an SNP councillor in 2017 – stood trial on…
Eigg-based musician all set for Skye Live debut
Eigg-based musician ‘Pictish Trail’ is one of the first names confirmed on the bill for this year’s Skye Live Festival, which will take place in September. He tells us a…
Obituary – Ken Gunn, co-owner of award-winning Sonas Hotels
Ken Gunn, co-owner of the multi award-winning Sonas Hotels group on Skye and the global seafarer who introduced luxury sailing to the world of Scottish hospitality, has died at the…