The Sounds of Skye & Lochalsh
Monday 19th June 2017
Regarding The Reception On 102.7FM
Wednesday 5th August 2015
We are so incredibly grateful to the community in Skye and Lochalsh and our listeners even further afield who donated recently to our campaign to raise the money required to renew Cuillin FM's broadcast licence for a further 12 years. Once everything is finalised, this will allow is to carry on broadcasting through until 2028, which is absolutely fantastic. However, as many listeners will be aware, we have not been broadcasting at full power on 102.7FM since the middle of last year...
Appeal for Assistance
Wednesday 3rd June 2015
Cuillin FM urgently need assistance in raising the required funds to renew our broadcasting licence.
Shinty Award Acceptance
Monday 20th October 2014
Drew and Brucie accepted their Camanachd Association Marine Harvest Media Award in Inverness last weekend.
Consultancy Work
Monday 20th October 2014
Cuillin FM are looking to appoint a consultant to address a number of matters relating to the future development of the station.
Cuillin FM AGM
Monday 16th June 2014
Cuillin FM's 2014 AGM will take place on Monday 14th July at 7.30pm at Tigh na Sgire in Portree. All welcome.
102.7FM Back To Normal
Wednesday 21st May 2014
Grand Raffle Top Prize Winners
Wednesday 7th May 2014
Congratulations to our top three prize winners from the Cuillin FM Grand Raffle!
World Book Night Giveaway
Wednesday 23rd April 2014
23rd April is World Book Night and Cuillin FM and the Reading Room are pleased that we've been nominated as a giver with 2 books to give away this year .
Tesco hudl Tablet Giveaway
Monday 14th April 2014
To celebrate Tesco's Click & Collect service being introduced in Skye, Cuillin FM are giving away a hudl a day - that's FIVE tablets - starting on Tuesday 22nd April.
Cuillin FM Grand Raffle
Friday 14th February 2014
Cuillin FM are currently raising funds for the station by selling raffle tickets, with the grand draw taking place on the Saturday Sports Show on May 3rd, 2014.
2014 Highland League Football coverage
Monday 23rd December 2013
Cuillin FM hope to cover the following Highland League Football matches in early 2014...
Plockton High School Young Enterprise Team ’Dex’
Wednesday 18th December 2013
Catriona visited the Plockton High School Young Enterprise Team ’Dex’ this week and didn't manage to escape without buying one of their gorgeous Christmas table decorations - what sales technique!
Radio Bingo Not On Tonight
Tuesday 19th November 2013
We regret that we have had to cancel this evening's Radio Bingo Show on Cuillin FM due to unforeseen circumstances.
A picture of some of the HFL OB team...
Thursday 31st October 2013
A picture of some of the HFL OB team...
Highland Football League Broadcasts to Start This Winter
Monday 7th October 2013
Cuillin FM are delighted to be starting a series of winter Outside Broadcasts from the Highland Football League now that the shinty season has finished...
Isle of Skye Rally Club Outside Broadcast
Tuesday 17th September 2013
Join Graham Ford live from Skeabost for the Isle of Skye Rally Club's Gravel Sprint on Saturday 21st August...
RNLI Kyle Outside Broadcast
Friday 30th August 2013
Cuillin FM will be broadcasting live from Kyle Lifeboat Station's annual Maritime Day on Saturday 7th September, 2013.
New Football Predictor
Monday 15th July 2013
Calling all Footie Fans
2012/13 Football Predictor Winner
Monday 24th June 2013
Cuillin FM presenter Drew Millar wins the 2012/13 Football Predictor
Cuillin Ceilidh Competition
Monday 24th June 2013
Win a copy of the new Gunna Sound album.
Cuillin FM AGM for 2013
Friday 14th June 2013
Cuillin FM's AGM will take place on Monday 8th July at 7.30pm in Tigh Na Sgire in Portree
From the 2013 Accordian & Fiddle Festival
Monday 27th May 2013
Cuillin FM are delighted to present a series of programmes showcasing highlighs from the 2013 Isle of Skye Accordian and Fiddle Festival, recorded at the Royal Hotel in Portree over the past weekend.
Scottish Referendum Debate
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Cuillin FM are delighted to present the first in a series of debates on the Scottish Independence Referendum. This first debate pits Highland Council Leader Drew Hendry against Deputy Leader David Alston.
Office Closed For Bank Holiday Monday
Friday 3rd May 2013
Office Closed For Bank Holiday Monday
Radio Bingo Crofters Cache won at £550!
Thursday 25th April 2013
A lucky winner scooped the Cuillin FM Radio Bingo Crofter's Cache rollover this week which had rolled over to £550!
Broadcast from the Skye Yes Campaign Launch this Friday
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Cuillin FM will be broadcasting the first in a series of events/shows from both sides of the debate leading up the the Independance Referendum in September 2014 this week.
Office closed for Easter Weekend
Friday 29th March 2013
The office at Cuillin FM will be closed for the Easter Weekend and will re-open on Tuesday 2nd April at 9am...
Hunt the Bunny & Win a Smart TV!
Tuesday 5th March 2013
Hunt the Bunny in Portree's Hydro Electric Shop and you can be entered into a Prize Draw to win a fabulous prize every week in March!
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week
Friday 1st March 2013
Friday 1 st March and repeated Friday 8 March at 3.00pm
Katie Morag Casting Call!
Friday 22nd February 2013
Casting for the new CBeebies production of the popular Katie Morag series of childrens books will take place in Lewis next month.
2013 SPRING ADVERTISING SPECIAL
Wednesday 20th February 2013
2013 SPRING ADVERTISING SPECIAL
Baker Prize Winners 2012
Wednesday 30th January 2013
Baker Prize 2012 Well, here it is the news we’ve all been waiting for…….. Congratulations to the Baker Prize winners, runners up and highly commended entrants...
Scheduled maintenance
Wednesday 30th January 2013
We will be off the air for a short period of time between 11am and midday on Wednesday 30th January for essential maintenance works
In The ATLAS Arts Cafe this February
Monday 28th January 2013
In The ATLAS Arts Cafe this February...
ATLAS Arts Cafe New Year's Special
Thursday 3rd January 2013
Our New Year’s special features an interview recorded with Steve Dilworth in August 2012 as part of the Talking Art Series...
Bingo Christmas Special Mountain Bike Winner
Thursday 27th December 2012
It's been an amazing year for Mr Tim Mills from Ratagan. Not only did he win the Crofter Cache rollover of £4325 last month, he also won the Christmas Special grand prize of a full-suspension mountain bike last week!
Special Advent Servcice
Thursday 20th December 2012
We will be broadcasting St Columba's Advent Service, which took place in Portree earlier this month, on Saturday 22nd December, between 8 and 9pm.
In the Reading Room this week...
Friday 14th December 2012
In the Reading Room this week...
Bingo Christmas Special
Tuesday 11th December 2012
Big prizes up for grabs in the Bingo Christmas Special 2012!
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe
Thursday 29th November 2012
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe...
Crofter's Cache Won!
Thursday 15th November 2012
The Crofter's Cache bingo rollover was won last Tuesday (13th Nov) at £4325!
The Baker Prize Competition 2012 is still accepting entries...
Monday 12th November 2012
NOT LONG TO GO! The Baker Prize Competition 2012 is still accepting entries………
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week
Wednesday 7th November 2012
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Coming soon. Cuillin FM - Original Music From Skye and Lochalsh - Vol 1.
Monday 29th October 2012
Coming soon... Cuillin FM. Original Music from Skye and Lochalsh. Vol 1.
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe
Monday 29th October 2012
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe
Website Streaming Issues?
Monday 1st October 2012
We have been informed by a few listeners of an issue with streaming on our website on certain web browsers. It appears that there is a streaming audio bug in the latest Flash plug-ins.
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe
Monday 1st October 2012
Ayrshire based artist Chris Dooks discusses his work in film, sound and photography along with his struggle to manage a chronic illness
Kyle Lifeboat Station Outside Broadcast
Friday 7th September 2012
Cuillin FM will be broadcasting from Kyle Lifeboat Station's Maritime Day on Saturday 8th Sep between 1 and 3pm. Why not come along and say Hi and support your local RNLI or if you can't make it, tune in.
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week
Tuesday 4th September 2012
This month’s programme features artist Frances Priest who talks about her recent inspiration drawn from travels in Thailand, and her love of working with clay and drawing.
Skye Agricultural Show Success
Monday 13th August 2012
A great day was had at the Skye Agricultural Show last Saturday.
The Baker Prize 2012 Writing Competition Returns!
Tuesday 7th August 2012
Yes, it’s back – Bigger, Better and with more prizes! Cuillin FM is pleased to announce the Reading Room BAKER PRIZE 2012 Writing Competition
ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Friday 3rd August 2012
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe...
Online Streaming
Wednesday 11th July 2012
Cuillin FM have recently changed over the servers that host our online streaming.
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Monday 9th July 2012
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Cuillin FM AGM
Monday 18th June 2012
Cuillin FM's AGM will take place on Monday 9th July at 7.30pm at Tigh na Sgire in Portree.
HebCelt Festival Family Ticket Giveaway
Thursday 14th June 2012
Cuillin FM has a family ticket to be won for this award winning 4 day festival happening in Stornoway between th 11th and 14th July, 2012.
Waverley Steamship Competition
Wednesday 30th May 2012
We have a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to give away for a trip aboard the Waverley Steamship which will be in Skye & Lochalsh between the 6th and 8th of June.
The ATLAS Arts Cafe in June...
Friday 25th May 2012
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe in June...
Bingo Cancellation due to 102.7fm problems
Tuesday 15th May 2012
Bingo Cancellation due to 102.7fm problems
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Winner
Tuesday 8th May 2012
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge has been a massive success this year. We have had 2 panels of fantastic judges and 42 entries to the competition this year. The Top 10 had 1208 votes split between them and we are delighted to announce the result...
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Monday 30th April 2012
In the ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Highland Uproar Challenge 2012
Tuesday 24th April 2012
Here are the artists and tracks for you to vote on.
Saturday Sports Show Giveaway
Friday 20th April 2012
The Saturday Sports Show has 24 copies of “The Damned United” by David Peace to give away as part of World Book Night celebrations.
Sorley MacLean Prize Draw
Friday 20th April 2012
Normally we get given birthday presents when it’s our birthday but the Reading Room Radio Show wants to give you the chance of a winning a wonderful book to celebrate the Reading Room’s first anniversary – thanks to publishers Birlinn/Polygon for their generosity.
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Top 10
Friday 20th April 2012
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge has now closed and the judges have completed their voting and we can now reveal the top 10 artists.
Reading the Waves Script Writing Competition
Friday 20th April 2012
The Reading Room & Cuillin FM present the Reading the Waves 2012 Script Writing Competition Do you listen to conversations in the shops or in the pub, think that’s interesting or funny and wonder how it would sound on radio or TV? Well, we’re offering you the chance to find out!
This week in the ATLAS Arts Cafe...
Wednesday 4th April 2012
In May the ATLAS Arts Cafe features an interview with artist and scientist Margaret Ferguson. It explores her journey from scientist to practicing artist and the new work she is developing which is inspired by the diatomite mining industry in North Skye.
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge returns for the third time!
Wednesday 28th March 2012
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge returns for the third time!
Win tickets to The Big Top Festival!
Wednesday 14th March 2012
Celtic Connections Big Top Festival – 3 pairs of tickets to be won!
The Reading Room Competition
Tuesday 13th March 2012
The Reading Room Radio Show Competition – Signed Copies of Bernard MacLaverty Books to be won!!
In The ATLAS Arts Cafe this week...
Tuesday 28th February 2012
This week’s edition of the ATLAS arts cafe will feature interviews with two local artists, Julie Brook from Sleat, currently preparing work after a recent trip to Namibia and Caroline Dear, whose extraordinary collection of 100 ropes ‘Suainge/entwined’ made from local plants is now showing at Sabhal Mor Ostaig.
In The Reading Room This Week...
Friday 24th February 2012
Apologies for the delay in posting this month’s information - Charlotte has been struck down with the deadly lurgy that’s been doing the rounds!
The Islands Book Trust Gaelic Short Series
Thursday 16th February 2012
We are running a short series of four gaelic programmes produced by The Islands Book Trust daily from 11am starting on Monday 20th February...
ATLAS Arts Cafe this week
Monday 30th January 2012
This week from the ATLAS Arts Cafe...
Featured on The Reading Room...
Tuesday 24th January 2012
The Reading Room – a new programme featuring interviews with authors, poets, publishers, literary agents and people involved in books and literary activities; book reviews; readings of poems and short stories written by unpublished and published writers; information on the Reading Room monthly events and workshops; and news on literary activities and competitions.
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Winner
Monday 9th January 2012
Changes to the New Schedule
Thursday 29th December 2011
Our new schedule is starting in January - check out the changes here...
Baker Prize Winners
Wednesday 14th December 2011
The inaugural Baker Prize Winners for 2012 have been announced.
Listener Survey Voucher Winner
Tuesday 13th December 2011
Mr Roddy MacFarlane from Edinabane was the winner of our £100 MacLeod Hotel voucher after completing the recent listener survey
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Vote Closing Date
Friday 9th December 2011
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge closing date for voting is Monday 12th December, 2012 at 5pm
Highland Uproar Music Challenge 2011/12
Monday 5th December 2011
Here are the artists and tracks for you to vote on.
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Finalists announced.
Friday 25th November 2011
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Finalists announced.
We are looking for new presenters!
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
Cuillin FM is looking to train new presenters for our Jan-March 2012 schedule. Are you interested?
ATLAS Arts Cafe Creative Broadcasting Workshops
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
ATLAS Arts Cafe Creative Broadcasting Workshops will be running in local schools this December.
Interview with Plockton High School's teenage sledge builders
Monday 21st November 2011
Our roving reporter Catriona was at Plockton High School last week to interview the pupils involved with the Young Enterprise Team.
Books for Christmas
Friday 11th November 2011
Cuillin FM will be broadcasting a one-off show on Books for Christmas and we’d like to invite you to help us by reviewing books you’ve read that you would recommend to other people.
The Baker Prize 2011 closing date is nigh...
Friday 11th November 2011
Calling all writers and poets – closing date for The Baker Prize 2011 is 24 November...
New Highland Uproar Music Challenge
Thursday 13th October 2011
New Highland Uproar Music Challenge
Questionnaire Prize Draw Date Ammendment
Tuesday 4th October 2011
Questionnaire coming to you this week - however, please not the Prize Draw date will now be October, not September...
Big Breakfast final show
Monday 3rd October 2011
The Friday Big Breakfast team completed their final show last Friday after six amazing years on the air...
Autumn Schedule Changes To CFM Programs (from 3rd October)
Friday 30th September 2011
The programs that are new/moved are listed below
Final Big Breakfast Show this Friday
Monday 26th September 2011
This Friday, 30th September, will be the final broadcast of the much-loved,award-winning Big Breakfast Show.
Look back at the Bàta Brèagha event...
Monday 26th September 2011
Check out the links below to see images and video footage from the Bàta Brèagha Celestial Skye event that Cuillin FM covered recently...
Cuillin FM Autumn Schedule Starts 3rd October
Monday 26th September 2011
Changes to the Current Schedule
CFM Questionnaire coming to your letterbox!
Friday 23rd September 2011
Cuillin FM will be distributing a listener survey to all of our listeners in Skye and Lochalsh on the week beginning 1st October, 2011.
Isle of Skye Rally Gravel Sprint
Thursday 1st September 2011
John MacLeod being presented with the Cuillin FM award for The Most Exciting Driver at The Isle of Skye Rally Club Gravel Sprint by Lisa Harris, Club Secretary.
The Baker Prize 2011 Annual Writing Competition
Wednesday 24th August 2011
Cuillin FM is pleased to be supporting a new annual writing competition organised by The Skye Literary Salon and The Isle of Skye Baking Company.
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Results
Monday 8th August 2011
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Results
Knit Fish In Aid of The RNLI!
Tuesday 2nd August 2011
ATLAS presents Fish Exchange with the artist Deidre Nelson in aid of the Portree RNLI. Do you enjoy knitting or sewing? They need your help make Silver Darlings!
Football Predictor league
Wednesday 6th July 2011
A New Season means a new Trophy
Cuillin FM New Schedule Starts Monday 4th July....Part 4
Friday 1st July 2011
The new programs on the rotation
Cuillin FM New Schedule Starts Monday 4th July....Part 3
Tuesday 28th June 2011
There are some programs extending their broadcasting in the next rotation.
Cuillin FM New Schedule Starts Monday 4th July....Part 2
Monday 27th June 2011
Part 2.....Programs/presenters on the move in the new schedule
Highland Uproar Music Challenge Finalists
Monday 27th June 2011
The Highland Uproar Music Challenge Finalists are revealed...
Cuillin FM New Schedule Starts Monday 4th July....Part 1
Sunday 26th June 2011
The new 13 week schedule on CFM starts on 4th July.......part 1....programs/presenters taking a well deserved rest.
Congratulations to Donnie Campbell & Skye Cancer Care!
Monday 20th June 2011
Congratulation from Cuillin FM to Donnie Campbell who ran from Glasgow to Skye in under 48 hours to raise funds for Skye Cancer Care
Independant Artist Music Challenge
Wednesday 1st June 2011
Cuillin FM presents the Highland Uproar Music Challenge
Football Champion
Thursday 26th May 2011
New Football Predictor Champion
Changes to CFM Schedule
Friday 20th May 2011
Due to other commitments,Thursday Night has a new program
Meander for Highland Hospice
Monday 16th May 2011
Cuillin FM helps out Meander
Political Hustings Live Broadcast
Thursday 14th April 2011
Cuillin FM is broadcasting live from the Political Hustings taking place in Portree Community Centre on Monday, 18th April.
CFM..The New Rotation.....nearly here.....
Friday 1st April 2011
Changes.......Presenters and/or shows
CFM.......New Program Schedule starts 4th April 2011
Sunday 27th March 2011
Changes to the upcoming schedule
Webstreaming Back Online
Tuesday 22nd March 2011
Our webstreaming is now back online...
BBC Alba show to feature CFM
Friday 4th March 2011
Cuillin FM will feature in a show on BBC Alba, "Trusadh-Community Radio", on the 7th and 8th March, 2011.
Stornoway Coastguard Programme
Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Tune into a documentary from Isles FM about the daily dealings of the team at Stornoway Coastguard Station
Strupag is off on holiday
Thursday 17th February 2011
With Andy off to Australia for a month what is happening with the Strupag?????
New Vehicle Livery
Friday 11th February 2011
Cuillin FM's new van livery is in place and it's looking good!
CFM.... More Changes to the Current Schedule
Saturday 29th January 2011
Some further changes to the schedule.
CFM.....Changes to the Current Schedule
Wednesday 12th January 2011
New programs given repeat time slots.
CFM New Rotation Starting Mon 3/1/11
Monday 27th December 2010
This is to highlight the changes that are being made to the ongoing CFM schedule of programs.
Bring in the New Year With CFM
Sunday 26th December 2010
CFM have two 3 hour shows of Scottish music to bring in the New Year and party till the wee hours.
CFM New Program Schedule 2011....watch this space!!
Saturday 18th December 2010
The new program schedule for 13 weeks starts on Monday 3rd January
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day Schedule on CFM
Saturday 18th December 2010
There are changes to the schedule at Christmas
CFM always looking for new presenters
Wednesday 1st December 2010
Cuillin FM is always on the lookout for talented new presenters...
Infamous didgeridoo held to ransom for Children in Need
Friday 19th November 2010
Andy Mitchell's infamous Didgeridoo held to ransom for Children in Need.
CFM.....Changes to the current schedule
Friday 12th November 2010
Changes to scheduled shows as from 12th November.
Tendering Invited
Monday 8th November 2010
Cuillin FM invites tendering for various aspects of our Further Development Programme...
CFM Further Development Programme
Friday 5th November 2010
Cuillin FM is about to start a programme of further development following funding approval from the Highland Leader Programmme, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Highland Opportunity Community Loan Fund and the Highland Culture Programme...
CFM.......The New Program Schedule Has Arrived......4th Oct
Sunday 3rd October 2010
The new weekly schedule is now in place and you can check out the changes on the SCHEDULE page of the website.
CFM.....The New Program Schedule Part 5
Sunday 26th September 2010
he new rotation for programs on CFM is due to start on 4th October and there are exciting changes about to be unveiled.
CFM.....The New Program Schedule Part 4
Sunday 26th September 2010
The new rotation for programs on CFM is due to start on 4th October and there are exciting changes about to be unveiled.
CFM.....The New Program Schedule Part 3
Saturday 25th September 2010
The new rotation for programs on CFM is due to start on 4th October and there are exciting changes about to be unveiled.
CFM.....The New Program Schedule Part 2
Saturday 25th September 2010
The new rotation for programs on CFM is due to start on 4th October and there are exciting changes about to be unveiled.
Isle of Skye Rally Sprint Results
Tuesday 21st September 2010
The Isle of Skye Rally Club's first ever Gravel Sprint last Saturday was a huge success. Check out the results here...
CFM.....The New Program Schedule Part 1
Monday 20th September 2010
The new rotation for programs on CFM is due to start on 4th October and there are exciting changes about to be unveiled.
Outside Broadcast : Skeabost Gravel Sprint
Saturday 18th September 2010
The Isle of Skye Rally Club will hold their first Gravel Sprint on 18th September at Skeabost.
CFM's Drew Millar meets First Minister
Friday 27th August 2010
Cuillin FM's Drew Millar interviews First Minister Alex Salmond at Sabhal Mor Ostaig on Friday 27th August 2010.
Facebook Page!
Monday 16th August 2010
Cuillin FM has created an official Facebook page! Leave comments on your favourite shows etc...
Outside Broadcast : Skye Agricultural Show
Saturday 14th August 2010
Cuillin FM will be broadcasting live from the annual Skye Agricultural Show on Saturday 14th August from 10am. We will be back to the studio in time for the Saturday Sports Show at 3pm. Tune in!
Raasay Gala
Saturday 24th July 2010
Cuillin FM on Raasay
Crossroads Care Skye & Lochalsh
Thursday 6th May 2010
CuillinFM's Bingo pair went over to Minginish Hall on Sat 1ST May to help raise funds for Crossroads care.
Our new website
Wednesday 31st March 2010
Our new website is up and running!
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