The boss of the Portree Hotel has hit out after rumours that the temporary closure of the Skye establishment earlier this week had been enforced. Campbell Dickson confirmed that the…
The Scottish Government have dismissed concerns that the Western Isles has no representation on the boards of either company responsible for delivering lifeline ferry services. Earlier this week, the association…
“Leap in the right direction” for dialysis patients seeking treatment in Skye. Highlands and Islands Labour MSP Rhoda Grant said she is delighted to see “a leap in the right…
Some of Skye’s most vulnerable communities will have the chance to enjoy music concerts and cèilidhs this summer thanks to a new project. Thanks to funding from the Scottish Government…
Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has criticised the Scottish health secretary for what she describes as “absolutely abysmal guidance” for care homes on end of life visits during the…
A leading voice in Highland and Islands business has said that many B and B operators will be drawing a “huge sigh of relief” after the Scottish Government announced a…
Scottish Government health secretary Jeane Freeman has today announced that all care home staff will be offered testing for Covid-19 Speaking at the government’s daily coronavirus briefing, Ms Freeman said…
News that NHS Highland will pilot contact tracing technology from Monday (18th May) has been welcomed on Skye Eilean a’ Cheo ward councillor John Finlayson said it is was “imperative”…
HC-One, the operator of Home Farm, has confirmed today that two more residents of the Skye care home have died. In a release sent to the Free Press this afternoon,…
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is now making free sanitary products available throughout public buildings in the Western Isles. Access to free sanitary products has been in place in schools across…
