Anna will you marry me?
A newly engaged holidaymaker whose romantic proposal was etched on Barra beach for his partner to see as she landed on the island has thanked the would-be cupids at the…
Award for Skye sea salt team
The founders of Isle of Skye Sea Salt were “really chuffed” recently to be the recipients of the small producers award at the inaugural Scottish Retail Food and Drink Awards.…
ESCAPE TO THE HEBRIDES: Culloden and a prince on the run in 1746
LIAM ALASTAIR CROUSE, a PhD student at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI, looks at the Tobar an Dualchais archives and explores stories of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Eriskay and South Uist,…
New Dunvegan Primary School will be “transformational,” says Skye councillor
Skye councillor John Finlayson is encouraging people to get involved in the consultation process for a new school for Dunvegan, which he believes will be “transformational” for the village and…
Foundation to honour life of Strathcarron climber
The family of a celebrated mountaineer, who was killed on a climb in 2019, has set up a foundation in his name to honour his life and legacy. Martin Moran,…
CalMac board – where are the islanders?
The Scottish Government have dismissed concerns that the Western Isles has no representation on the boards of either company responsible for delivering lifeline ferry services. Earlier this week, the association…
Skye-based project nominated for Turner Prize
A project highlighting the climate emergency that has worked in partnership with school pupils and restaurants across Skye has been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious art prizes.…
SKYE SHOP: Disused Edinbane village store set for “new lease of life”
A disused village shop on Skye – empty for more than a decade – is set to be given a new lease of life through a local community takeover. The…
New Skye homes to be sold at a fixed price
A developer who has outlined plans for a new housing scheme on Skye has said the homes will be offered to those showing an interest first, and at a fixed…
Uig beach clean: Volunteers remove two years’ worth of waste
Forty volunteers rolled up their sleeves to take part in a six-hour beach clean on Skye on Saturday. Community members came out in force across the course of the day…