New Skye Gallery brings celebrated artist’s studio back into use
The former studio of the late, much-loved and acclaimed artist Tommy MacKenzie was reopened as a new gallery space in Skye this week by a local businessman. Robert MacAskill, owner…
Health care progress for Raasay and Glenelg as communities are being listened to “at last”
The chair of Raasay Community Council has said there is a “feeling at last” that the community and NHS Highland are now working together to address issues which have impeded…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 15th February
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
‘Nae Pasaran’:When Scottish workers stood against a fascist dictator
There can’t be many pensioners from East Kilbride who are Commanders of the Republic of Chile. It is a safe bet that there are only three: Robert Somerville, John Keenan,…
Balallan goalie Rachael flies the flag for Western Isles as part of Scotland team
The Western Isles has a proud footballing heritage, but it’s doubtful that the area has ever featured in a list which also includes Manchester United, Rangers, Celtic, Hibs and Dundee…
New Portree and Braes Trust project officer relishing Skye healthcare role
The new Portree and Braes Community Trust project support officer has told the Free Press that her passion for healthcare and connection to island life were both key in her…
Assurances that Skye schools will be in line for investment
Broadford and Dunvegan primary schools are “key school investment priorities” and will be included in a future funding bid to the Scottish Government, Highland Council has confirmed. The council’s interim…
North West Skye FC to play home games in Uig from next season
North West Skye will play their home matches in Uig in the forthcoming 2019 football season after a proposal by the club was unanimously backed at the Skye and Lochalsh…
Skye couple get green light for historic hotel conversion planners had tried to block
A Skye couple are aiming to breathe new life into an historic former hotel after councillors this week overturned an earlier planning refusal issued by local authority officials. Eilidh and…
The Waterboys set to kick off Skye Live Festival 2019
Legendary Scottish-Irish folk-rock band The Waterboys are to kick-off the Skye Live festival’s fifth-anniversary celebrations this autumn. The opening concert in Portree on Thursday 5th September will see the band…