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Ian Blackford's decision signals the rise of a new younger generation of politicians

Former SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford, who announced in June 2023 that he did not intend to stand for reelection to his Ross, Skye, and…

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Ian Blackford decides not to stand for Holyrood after 'careful reflection'

Ian Blackford has announced he will not stand as a candidate in next year's Holyrood election

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SNP set for fresh Holyrood selection contest in key seat as Kate Forbes steps back

THE SNP are set to run a fresh selection contest in the wake of the news that Kate Forbes will not stand for Holyrood in 2026 ...

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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes to stand down as MSP in 2026

The MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch said she does not wish to ‘miss any more of the precious early years of family life’.

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Work to begin on £8 million Gaelic cultural centre on Scottish island

PRELIMINARY work is set to begin on an £8 million Gaelic language and culture centre in Skye to help protect and develop the language in one of its…

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Kate Forbes: Bigger-picture switch is proving key in tackling tourism issues

MY constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch contains the most beautiful places in all of Scotland, if not the world ...

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Power line approved despite council and resident objections to camp for 350 workers

THE Scottish Government has approved a planning application for the replacement of the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye,…

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Body found in search for experienced walker on Isle of Skye

The body of a man was traced by police and local mountain rescue teams on Cuillins

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Falling Into Place review – earnest romantic drama aims to nail the thirtysomething dilemma

A magical encounter on Skye leads to real life back in London in Aylin Tezel’s honest but difficult-to-care love story

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Crews battle mile-long blaze on Scottish island while another fire blocks railway

Firefighters are continuing to battle a mile-long blaze on the Isle of Skye, while a separate fire on the mainland had blocked railway tracks near…

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Ex-Tory selected as LibDems candidate to take on Kate Forbes in Holyrood election

A FORMER Tory councillor has been selected by the LibDems to be their candidate to take on Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes at next year's Holyrood…

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Locals hold protest against sale of huge 50-year-old estate on Scottish island

AROUND 100 people attended a protest in Skye yesterday morning following the news that a large estate and castle are being marketed for sale ...

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Co-founders reveal the secret behind island music festival's success

FOR a decade, Skye Live Festival has been redefining Scotland’s music scene, blending ancient tradition with contemporary beats against the…

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'A local hero': Independence activist who created Skye Bridge tradition dies

An independence activist who walked across the Skye Bridge with Saltires more than 300 times has passed away

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Inside the rural communities campaigning against renewables projects

AS SCOTLAND pushes to reach its climate targets by investing in renewable energy, pockets of campaign groups where these green projects are being…

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Muched-loved family-run art gallery on Scottish island to close after 50 years

A FAMILY-RUN art gallery on the Isle of Skye is to close its doors for the last time after 50 years ...

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Scottish island chef set to star in BBC primetime cooking programme

AN Isle of Skye chef is set to make his TV debut this month as he said it has always been a “real dream” to compete against some of the best in…

Evening Standard

Efforts to free whale entangled in rope off Skye continue

Rescuers are attempting to help the humpback, which got into difficulty at a fish farm near Rigg.

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Concerns over camp proposal for 350 workers on Scottish island

AN ISLAND community council is requesting more time to collect public views on a proposal to build a large camp for up to 350 workers in Skye

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Main Skye road closed after fatal crash as police issue 'avoid the area' warning

THE main road connecting Skye with mainland Scotland has been closed after a fatal crash, with motorists urged to “avoid the area” ...

Evening Standard

Man jailed for life over Skye gun rampage which left one dead and three injured

Finlay MacDonald, 41, murdered his brother-in-law and attempted to kill his wife and a married couple on August 10, 2022.

Evening Standard

Skye gunman guilty of murdering brother-in-law and trying to kill three others

Finlay MacDonald, 41, went on a violent rampage on the island and Scottish mainland on August 10, 2022.

The Independent UK

Jury considers verdict in trial of man accused of Skye shooting spree

Finlay MacDonald, 41, denies murder and attempted murder at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard

Sister of alleged Skye gunman ‘tried to save husband’s life’, court told

Lyn-Anne MacKinnon told the court that she saw her husband standing at the kitchen sink after allegedly being shot by her own brother.

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Man accused of Skye shooting spree tells court osteopath 'ruined his life'

A MAN accused of a fatal shooting spree in Skye and Wester Ross had threatened to kill an osteopath who he claimed “ruined his life” and alleged…

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