Men’s Shed delighted with roof funds
South Skye Men’s Shed in Broadford are “absolutely delighted” to share the news that they have been successful in their funding application to Highland Council’s Community Regeneration Fund for roof…
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EDITORIAL: Negotiating a tricky road over tourism in the Isle of Skye
A story appeared in the national press last week revealing that the Isle of Skye was the most joyful tourism experience in Scotland. Fittingly, this conclusion was reached through research…
PITCH PERFECT: High hopes for new all-weather surface in Broadford to boost sport in south Skye
South Skye Community Campus, a charity organisation set-up to improve and manage sporting and creative facilities in South Skye, has submitted plans for a new all-weather pitch in Broadford. Phase…
AREA COMMITTEE: Cemetery extensions for Skye on the council agenda
Creating an additional 600 burial plots in Portree cemetery is among the items to be considered by Highland Council’s Skye and Raasay area committee. Due to take place on Monday…
BRIGADOON OR BUST: Isle of Skye councillors clash after fish-farms promising jobs were rejected on scenic impact grounds
Two Skye councillors were at loggerheads last week over granting planning permission for 20 new salmon farm cages at two sites in the north east of the island. Portree-based Organic…
PERFECT STORM: Highland housing lists soar as sector struggles with high build costs and limited supply of homes
The outgoing interim chief executive of Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has “never seen” waiting lists as long in his 40 years involved in the sector. Alastair MacGregor, who is…
STORR CENTRE: Council aims to capitalise on Skye landmark’s world-wide appeal
A new £570,000 retail, exhibition and community building at one of Skye’s most famous landmarks has opened its doors to the public. Ionad an Stòir (The Storr Centre) has been…
GENERAL ELECTION: Labour landslide and a Saturday count for Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Constituents in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire must wait until Saturday to discover who is going to be their MP. Counting of the votes was suspended on Friday morning due…
CLOSED BOOK: Fears for mobile library service in the Highlands
Fears are being voiced about the future of the “lifeline” mobile library service to communities throughout Wester Ross and Lochalsh. The bulk of the distinctive yellow library vans are at…
POSTAL VOTES: Offices open for those still to receive or return votes
Advice has been issued for those encountering postal vote issues in the highlands. For those still to receive or return your postal vote for the Highland constituencies of Caithness, Sutherland…