Modfather recalled just as he’d want – with song
Special tributes are being paid during the Gaelic cultural festival to the man known as the Modfather.
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VIDEO: Ryan’s 10th anniversary triumph
A teenager from Islay lifted the Highland Society of London Trophy for solo singing at the Mod yesterday.
Silver medal for songbird Alice
A young songbird from the Isle of Lewis has won the An Comunn Gaidhealach silver medal.
VIDEO: Double delight as Lucy and Holly win duet contest
It was double delight for the Smith family at the Mod yesterday as twins Holly and Lucy won the David CB Maitland memorial trophy for singing a duet.
VIDEO: Solo singing success for Ruairidh and Angus
Two teenagers hit the right note with the judges at the Mod yesterday as they picked up prizes for their solo singing.
Oor Wullie gets a new life as Uilleam Againne
Stories about one of the most popular Scottish characters of all time have now been translated into Gaelic.
Dingwall under-13s folk outfit celebrate victory at the Mod
Youngsters from Dingwall were celebrating yesterday after winning the top prize in the under-13s folk group competition at the Mod.
Music lovers notch up another Mod visit
An elderly couple’s love of Gaelic music and culture has taken them to so many Mods over the years that they have lost count.
VIDEO: Watch stunning performance from first-time Mod winner Claire
Talented young people from all over the country gathered at Lochaber High School on Saturday for the Mod’s traditional musical events.
Tributes will be paid to Lochaber’s Mòdfather
Two special tributes will be paid this week during the Gaelic cultural festival to the man known as the Modfather.
Sandy judges junior pipers then shows them how to win
One of the performers at the Royal National Mod in Lochaber was asked to take over another important role at the festival ahead of his first competition at the weekend.
A little Gaelic would be benefit to Scottish kids
All children at school in Scotland would benefit from speaking and recognising a few basic Gaelic words, according to a local MSP.
VIDEO: Torch procession lights up Fort William for Royal National Mòd
Lights from around 50 torches blazed into the evening sky yesterday as hundreds of people followed the traditional procession ahead of the official opening of the 2017 Royal National Mod Loch Abar.
Government cash boost for Mòd revealed at opening ceremony
The Scottish Government is to become a key funder of the Royal National Mòd.
New Gaelic ambassador Janet has championed the cause all her life
A talented singer and teacher from Mull, who was presented with the Gaelic Ambassador of the Year award yesterday, admitted she was “speechless” when she heard the news.
Houses will be ‘tagged’ to stop ex-policeman approaching them
Homes in a Lochaber village will be “tagged” so that an alarm goes off if they are approached by a pensioner who carried out a campaign of intimidation.
Man exposed himself at Highland river and beckoned children to him
A Fort William man who exposed himself narrowly avoided a jail sentence yesterday.
Hydro scheme promises income stream for village
A new £14million hydro scheme in Lochaber is now up and running.
Top priorities for Lochaber revealed by local councillors.
More housing is one of the top priorities for Lochaber, local councillors have agreed.
Long-awaited study into traffic congestion in Fort William announced
A traffic study which aims to improve journey times through Fort William will begin before the end of the year.
“Dear Mr Swinney. Please can you help me?” School girl writes letter in bid to find her school a permanent teacher
As education bosses scratched their heads over how best to find a new teacher for a tiny Highland school, pupil Poppy Dennis went right to the top.
Work on 400-job Fort William factory could begin next year
Work to build a new factory which will create 400 jobs and give the economy of Fort William a massive boost could get underway next year.
Student flats on the site of former primary school set to be approved despite concerns
Plans to build student accommodation on the site of a former primary school in Fort William are poised to be approved despite concerns raised by the local community.
One month to go until record breaking Lochaber Mod
The Royal National Mod returns to Lochaber next month, with entry numbers expected to be the highest in a decade.
Man who threatened to firebomb police officer’s house spared jail
A Fort William man who threatened to firebomb a police officer’s house and told another he was going to “do him and his baby” has avoided jail.
Motorists could face chaos on busy A82 with roadworks and major cycling event
A week of chaos could hit motorists using the A82 through Lochaber today as a series of roadworks and a major cycling event combine to cause potential problems.
Where you can find a giant mural of famous Commando monument
One of the most iconic monuments in Lochaber has been reproduced more than 130 miles away in honour of those who fought and died for their country.
Driver in hospital after crane overturns on A82
The driver of a lorry carrying a 38 tonne crane was taken to hospital after it overturned on the busy A82 in Glencoe yesterday and ended up on its side.
Offences detected after police motorcycle safety campaign
Ten offences have been detected following a motorcycle safety campaign carried out in Lochaber and Skye.
Promise of more jobs as company reveals ideas for use of estate
As well as its windfarm energy project, GFG Alliance also promised a further jobs boost for Lochaber as the company revealed its ideas for using the land on the huge estate.
Victorians’ Ben Nevis data brought into 21st century
For more than 20 years, a team of hardy Victorians painstakingly recorded vital information about the weather on top of Britain’s highest mountain.
Wind power plan to boost smelter and the economy
Ambitious plans for a huge windfarm in Lochaber – costing more than £150million and aimed at benefiting both the local and national economy – are unveiled today.