Young Hibs player hopes to spur on next generation at Skye girls’ football day
A young Hibernian player from Skye has welcomed the news that two girls-only football days will be held on the island across the summer, with a view to a club…
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Skye-based project nominated for Turner Prize
A project highlighting the climate emergency that has worked in partnership with school pupils and restaurants across Skye has been nominated for one of the world’s most prestigious art prizes.…
Skye friends complete marathon challenge
Two young friends from south Skye have successfully completed a marathon on local roads – a mere three weeks after setting themselves the gruelling 26-mile challenge. Last Sunday Donald Fraser…
Back to school plan: Government has listened, but teachers have a right to feel aggrieved
WHFP Editorial 26.06.20 Thanks to the onset of Covid-19 the past three months have been an education for us all, though for school children the world as they knew it…
Skye pupils impress in Cuillin FM and Free Press media day
High school pupils in Skye immersed themselves in the world of radio broadcasting and news reporting during a media training course held last month. The course, which was run by…
Runrig star to auction off guitar strings for Skye charity which strikes a chord
Runrig star Malcolm Jones has this week announced that he will auction off a set of strings from his favourite guitar – which he played during the band’s final concert…
Portree Bra Dash to kick-off fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness
An event in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness Month will be held in Portree tonight (Friday 18th) to raise funds for the international health campaign and the Light Up Portree…
Portree High girls selected to join Caley Thistle squad
Two Portree High School pupils have been selected to join up with the Inverness Caledonian Thistle Ladies development squad. Katherine Dibble (16) from Breakish and Jennifer Macleod (17) from Raasay…
Calls for a speed limit at the Skye – Raasay ferry junction “not considered necessary”
Calls for a lower speed limit on the A87 at the Sconser ferry junction have been backed by the local constituency MSP. In response to growing local concerns over road…
Bar set high for this year’s Isle of Skye Half Marathon
Skye’s biggest sporting event, the Isle of Skye Half Marathon, takes place this Saturday – with the bar set high from last year’s race. In 2018 a total of 752…