IN PICTURES: WILDFIRE RAGES IN LOCHALSH
Clouds of smoke were continuing to hang over Lochalsh this morning following a wildfire which has raged for much of the past 24 hours. Firefighters from throughout the district have…
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Ambitious ‘Lochalsh Loves Local’ project set to launch
An ambitious new project will be launched in Lochalsh shortly aimed at encouraging people to buy locally and travel sustainably. Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust has secured funding to buy…
Kyle postmaster calls for rural branches to be empowered
Rural post offices should be empowered to offer more financial services to businesses and individuals, one postmaster said this week. Robert Wilson from Kyle of Lochalsh, who operates the local…
Kyle music and arts studio is the perfect stage for cultural events
The arts and learning in Lochalsh and Skye have a brand new platform with the launch of a venture in Kyle. The former Red Cross premises in the village’s Main…
A song for Jackie: Kyle man’s touching tribute to thank Marie Curie nurses
A Kyle man has recorded a single to thank the Marie Curie nurses who cared for his partner at the end of her life and support the charity’s emergency appeal.…
More than 1,300 people on Skye housing waiting list
There are 1,134 people – over 10 per cent of the population – looking to be housed or rehoused on Skye, members of Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay area committee…
‘Fundraising fortnight’ launched in aid of Lochalsh Leisure Centre
Ferguson Transport & Shipping has launched a Fundraising Fortnight as part of Lochalsh Leisure Centre’s bid to raise £85,000. For two weeks, Ferguson Transport & Shipping has pledged to match…
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…
Focus: Tackling ‘myths’ to meet rural housing challenge
Keith MacKenzie examines the Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association’s plans to expand the area’s housing stock Housing, and the issues surrounding it – where it is, who owns it, who…