Headteachers set to light up Portree for Christmas
The headteachers of Portree Primary School and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Righ will switch on the Portree Christmas lights as part of a festive event held in the village tonight (Monday…
Highland kids aged 0-5 years wanted for new documentary series
The makers of a documentary series on childhood development are appealing for families in the west Highlands and Islands to take part in the show. Produced by London-based TV company…
Barra kids raise awareness of homelessness
As part of Year of the Young People, 15 youngsters from the Barra Youth Cafe project in partnership with Education Scotland ‘s Community Learning and Development initiative took part in…
Meet Donald – the new animated face of Skye
A local businessman from Skye has created an animated character with the aim of providing useful information to visitors to the island. Donald from Skye is an animated character and…
Highland Council Leader to meet with Transport Secretary over Stromeferry Bypass
The Leader of the Highland Council has said she will meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Michael Matheson later this month to determine how to progress with replacement options…
New plan to cope with Loch Ewe nuclear accident
Highland Council have published a new safety plan in the event of a nuclear accident at a Ministry of Defence “Z-berth” mooring for submarines in Loch Ewe, Wester Ross. At…
Local fisherman “overwhelmed” by support shown following car crash
A fundraising page set up to support two Skye fishermen injured in a car crash on Sunday has raised an incredible sum of more than £5,400 in the space of…
Free Press ‘Team of the Year’ to be revealed in football review
Following on from this year’s thrilling Skye and Lochalsh Football League season, which saw four teams competing for the championship and culminated in league debutants Mallaig claiming the title in…
Thursday at the Mod: Skye and Lochalsh Gold Medal double
There was a Skye and Lochalsh double in the premier singing competition at this year’s National Mòd in Dunoon. In Wednesday night’s final Ceitidh Campbell from Kyle of Lochalsh won…
Armadale – Mallaig crossing attracts more passengers than Ullapool – Stornoway route
The Armadale to Mallaig crossing is among the most popular ferry routes in Scotland according to new figures obtained by Kate Forbes MSP. According to 2017 statistics, Ardrossan to Brodick…