First steps taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye
The first steps have been taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye – which will end with a public competition to find the best design. The…
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Skye Mountain Rescue Team overcome traffic congestion to attend to Old Man of Storr call-out
The Skye Mountain Rescue Team found themselves hampered by a high volume of traffic on Tuesday as they responded to a call-out at the Old Man of Storr. In a…
“Full Stein ahead” as chef Paul Rankin takes over Skye’s oldest inn
“Hospitality, smiles, and a bit of craic”, that’s how celebrated chef Paul Rankin has described his latest venture after taking over Skye’s oldest pub. Mr Rankin and his partner Charlie…
Skye ‘Keep Left’ road safety campaigner delivers stark warning in meeting with Transport Scotland official
A prominent road safety campaigner from Skye recounted her own harrowing car crash experience to a leading roads official this week as part of a campaign to stop visiting motorists…
Building local legacies for future generations
Investment in Skye’s infrastructure is a key issue identified by SkyeConnect in a recent survey of island residents. While many people are content to lobby politicians or just wait for…
Medical marvels revive cyclist who collapsed in Lewis
A man from Nicaragua who suffered a cardiac arrest while on holiday in Lewis has described his survival as little short of “miraculous” – paying tribute to quick-thinking responders and…
HebCelt’s welcome boost to Lewis economy
For those of us who have witnessed at first hand the growth of the Hebridean Celtic Festival over the last 24 years, its arrival every July comes with a dual…
Recruitment drive to restore nursing cover for Raasay
An advert to recruit nurses to provide 24/7 health care cover for the Isle of Raasay had been launched this week by NHS Highland. The move, which is part of…
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…
Minister pays visit to Skye social enterprise Rag Tag n Textile
The Minister for Older People and Equalities, Christina McKelvie, was on Skye this week as part of her tour of the west Highlands looking at projects that tackle social isolation…