LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 6 2023
Written by MartyM on 8 November 2023
Skye and Raasay to become Scotland next national park?
A committment made through the Bute House agreement means at least one new National Park will be designed by 2026.
Man arrest for Broadford bike theft
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a theft in Broadford by police officers in Kyle.
A large quantity of camping equipment, a mountain bike, and a bag were stolen from a common close within the Broadford area between Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November.
Police were able to track the items via an air tag the owner placed on the bike, which allowed police to swiftly trace the bike near the pinged location.
Enquiries were conducted and Police were able to recover all the items and return them to the owner.
Wealth of Skye talent nominated for Scots Trad Music Awards
Skye bands Valtos and Niteworks are both in contention for the live act of the year at 2023 Scots Trad Music Awards
The nominations include a wealth of talent from across the country, including a strong contingent of musicians, singers, and songwriters from Skye.
Niteworks and Valtos have been included alongside acts such as Elephant Sessions, Trail West, Talisk in what will be a hotly contested field.
Speaking to Radio Skye, Valtos’ Martyn MacDonald said the band were delighted to be nominated in what has been good year for the islanders.
“It’s amazing, we’re absolutely chuffed,” he said.
“We won up and coming artist of the year last year, and we’ve had an absolutely fantastic year, but that has now landed us in with the big boys, there’s some heavy hitters in the category.
“It has been a good year all-round, so maybe we can finish it with a little award.
Meanwhile Skye talents Lana Phaeton and Eilidh Cormack have both been named as nominees in the the Gaelic Singer of the Year category.
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Alan Murray from Kilmuir, who is one half of the group Mist & Wing, has also been recognised in the nominations.
Alan, whose song โFร ilte gu Pร isligโ was chosen as the soundtrack to this yearโs Royal National Mรฒd in Paisley, has received a nomination in the field of new writer.
He told Radio Skye: “It is a lovely surprise to be nominated for Scots Trad Music Award, and especially the Sue Wilson New Writer Award, I was not expecting it.”
He added: “Scottish music means a great deal to me, and it is a joy to be involved in it every day.
“It is a real honour to be nominated, and I looking forward to attending the ceremony in Dundee and getting a chance to see everyone.”
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Peatbog Faeries’ record ‘I See A World’ has been named in the album of the year category, while Eilean a’ Cheรฒl by Angus MacKenzie and the School of Daimh at the Arisaig Hotel have been been shortlisted for the community project of the year.
The ceremony will be held at the Caird Hall in Dundee on Saturday 2nd December.
Voting closes on Sunday 19th November, and votes can be cast by on the Scots Trad Music Awards site.
Scotland women excel against Ireland in tour matches
Scotland recorded two emphatic victories in their shinty camogie tour of Ireland
Scotland put a West Cork select side to the sword on Friday night by outscoring their Celtic cousins by nine goals to two, Kinlochshiel’s Lorna MacRae also score a point as as well as goal in the win.
Skye’s Caitlin MacLean, who captained the Scotland team was also on the scoresheet alongside club teammate Sarah Yoxon as seven different scorers propelled Scotland to a famous win.
On Saturday Lorna MacRae struck twice and also secure a point as Scotland won by 17 goals to two against Carbery Camogie, while teams earned two points.
Caitlin MacLean was also on target for Scotland as they secured back to back victories on tour.
Speaking to Radio Skye following the tour, Lorna MacRae spoke about her pride representing her country and linking up with a former teammate.
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