LIFELINE CAUSE: RNLI open day in Portree raises £11,000
The RNLI’s annual open day in Portree last Saturday attracted a strong turnout, despite challenging weather conditions, and managed to raise over £11,000 for the charity. The event, which was…
Tag: Isle of Skye
COURT CENTRALISATION: Removal of island jury trials “undermines justice”
There are fears sheriff courts on Skye and North Uist could close and their jury trials move to Inverness and Stornoway, undermining the concept of fairness and justice. Portree solicitor…
MUSICAL MESSAGE: Isle of Skye fire crew hope song and video will boost recruitment drive
A song and video created by the crew of Dunvegan Fire Station in Skye is proving a smash hit online. The crew recorded “Things Are Hotting Up” as part of…
SHOW TIME: Bumper day out in store at Skye Agricultural Show
Following the successful return of the Isle of Skye Agricultural Show after a covid hiatus, the 2023 show will take place at the King George V playing field in Portree…
FAMILY FUN: Kyleakin gala and Skye Bridge 10K this weekend
The south Skye village of Kyleakin will host its annual gala day celebration and Skye Bridge 10K this weekend. Organisers are hopeful of laying on a fun-filled day out for…
IN PICTURES: Touring pipe band entertain the summer crowds in Portree
Portree’s Somerled Square was a riot of colour and music on Tuesday night this week as pipers and dancers entertained the watching crowds. The Skye Pipe Band were joined for…
HOMES UPGRADE: Work begins to retrofit homes in Portree
Glasgow-based energy services firm Union Technical has started work to retrofit 18 homes in Skye in a bid to help address the island’s ongoing housing issues. Work has begun on…
ON THE STAGE: Free Press man showcases Cheviot-inspired play
A Portree man’s new play, which was partly inspired by the legendary The Cheviot, The Stag and the Black, Black Oil, is being performed in his home town this week.…
SOUNDS OF SPACE: Isle of Skye harpist answers NASA call
A Skye harpist has collaborated with NASA, playing her instrument on a pioneering new space project. The citizen science programme, named ‘HARP’, is designed to better understand solar winds and…
SPECIAL CENTENARY: Isle of Skye community marks 100 years since resettlement in 1923
The people of Minginish in Skye came together at the end of last month to mark the centenary of the events which brought their unique community into existence. Over three…