Competition underway to create a flag for Skye
The search for an official flag for the Isle of Skye is now on. This week (1st November 2019) sees the launch of a competition to design a flag, which…
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‘Frankenfish’ protest to take place outside Mowi’s Skye fish feed plant
A Hallowe’en protest encouraging people to “avoid farmed salmon like the plague” is set to take place outside the Mowi fish feed factory near Kyleakin on Skye at noon today…
Isle of Skye parents to protest against cuts to additional classroom support
Parents on Skye are to stage a “peaceful protest” next Monday in opposition to cuts to additional support needs services in the school and across the Highlands. The protest in…
Isle of Skye tech company launches recruitment drive after record year of growth
Isle of Skye technology company Sitekit has launched a recruitment campaign to attract new talent after a record year of growth. The new jobs will be based in Portree, where…
Isle of Skye tops Instagram list of Europe’s most popular road trips
The Isle of Skye’s soaring popularity as a must-see destination has been highlighted by new research showing the island as one of the most popular hashtags on social media site…
Assurances that Skye schools will be in line for investment
Broadford and Dunvegan primary schools are “key school investment priorities” and will be included in a future funding bid to the Scottish Government, Highland Council has confirmed. The council’s interim…
Skye hotel developer launches cash prize naming competition
A property developer planning to establish a new eco-resort on the site of a former golf course in Portree has launched a cash prize competition to find a fitting name…
Skye prepares for Santa Dash 2018
A record high number of runners have signed up for the third annual Skye Santa Dash taking place in Portree this Saturday (15th December). More than 220 people have signed…
Military breakfast club thriving in Portree
A breakfast club established in Portree last year for ex-military personnel is thriving with new people joining every month, according to its founder. Donnie Nicolson who served in the Royal…