Skye Bridge 10k race to kick-start Kyleakin Gala festivities
Over 60 runners have so-far signed up to take part in this year’s Skye Bridge 10k race, which is being held as part of the annual Kyleakin Gala celebrations next…
“Full Stein ahead” as chef Paul Rankin takes over Skye’s oldest inn
“Hospitality, smiles, and a bit of craic”, that’s how celebrated chef Paul Rankin has described his latest venture after taking over Skye’s oldest pub. Mr Rankin and his partner Charlie…
Skye ‘Keep Left’ road safety campaigner delivers stark warning in meeting with Transport Scotland official
A prominent road safety campaigner from Skye recounted her own harrowing car crash experience to a leading roads official this week as part of a campaign to stop visiting motorists…
Skye dinosaur fossils given Nature Conservation Order protection
A Nature Conservation Order which will protect vertebrate dinosaur fossils on Skye was signed on Thursday at the Staffin Dinosaur Museum. Internationally-recognised Jurassic sites on Skye, containing rare evidence of…
Building local legacies for future generations
Investment in Skye’s infrastructure is a key issue identified by SkyeConnect in a recent survey of island residents. While many people are content to lobby politicians or just wait for…
Number 41 in the sun for Lochcarron Highland Games
Two new records were set at the Lochcarron Highland Games on Saturday as the annual extravaganza was played out in beautiful sunshine at Attadale Gardens. Sinclair Patience of Tain and…
West coast to the fore in Scotland Under 17 shinty squad
The Camanachd Association this week announced the Scotland Under 17 shinty squad and a new team sponsor ahead of their 2019 Ireland tour. There are four Skye Camanachd players, and…
Medical marvels revive cyclist who collapsed in Lewis
A man from Nicaragua who suffered a cardiac arrest while on holiday in Lewis has described his survival as little short of “miraculous” – paying tribute to quick-thinking responders and…
HebCelt’s welcome boost to Lewis economy
For those of us who have witnessed at first hand the growth of the Hebridean Celtic Festival over the last 24 years, its arrival every July comes with a dual…
Recruitment drive to restore nursing cover for Raasay
An advert to recruit nurses to provide 24/7 health care cover for the Isle of Raasay had been launched this week by NHS Highland. The move, which is part of…