Raasay hydro project takes shape
Raasay residents went on a site visit this week to the location of a hydro scheme which could generate over £30,000 per year for the island. Joined by local MP…
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“This is an absolute shambles –fishermen always seem to get used as a bargaining chip”
WEST COAST FISHERMEN are facing an anxious wait to see if a solution can be found to the long delays hammering the export of live shellfish to the continent. Following…
Police called to unauthorised church service in Skye
Police were called to warn worshippers who had defied lockdown restrictions by holding a church service in Skye. A small number of Free Presbyterians met for the service in Portree…
Home Farm farce: “beyond shambolic” communication leaves families no closer to care report findings
Families impacted by the coronavirus tragedy at Home Farm nursing home on Skye face a lengthy wait to access a damning care report despite being told to expect “upsetting” findings…
Second referendum must happen, says victorious Blackford
Ian Blackford won the Ross, Skye and Lochaber constituency for the third time – and immediately called for the General Election result to pave the way to a second referendum…
David Alston resigns as NHS Highland Chair with immediate effect
NHS Highland announced today that David Alston will step down from his role as Chair of the Board with immediate effect. Mr Alston first joined NHS Highland as a Non-Executive…
Green MSP shows support to Skye woman in campaign for cystic fibrosis drugs
Highlands and Islands MSP, John Finnie has shown his support for a young woman from Skye, who lives with cystic fibrosis, and is campaigning for access to the latest treatments…