Hopes high for a new school for Broadford after key council vote
Hopes are high that a new school in Broadford will be delivered by 2021. Highland councillors have agreed that the dilapidated Skye building must be included as a top priority…
Month: August 2019
Skye women to host “emergency” climate change meeting in Portree
Five women from the south of Skye are looking to bring about positive change to benefit the environment by hosting a climate change ’emergency meeting’ in Portree next week. The…
Portree High girls selected to join Caley Thistle squad
Two Portree High School pupils have been selected to join up with the Inverness Caledonian Thistle Ladies development squad. Katherine Dibble (16) from Breakish and Jennifer Macleod (17) from Raasay…
Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association seek Highland-wide policy to address sub-letting issue
The chief executive of the Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has said the organisation is seeking to formulate a Highland-wide policy to address the problem of tenants sub-letting their homes…
Mowi pledge to tackle smell and noise issues at Kyleakin fishfeed plant
Fish farming giants Mowi pledged to resolve noise and smell issues at their new feed plant in Kyleakin on Skye. For several months local residents, particularly on Old Kyle Farm…
Lewis and Harris women’s team aim for a glorious ending to a memorable chapter
The Lewis and Harris women’s football team will end their foray into the Scottish Women’s Football Highlands and Islands League set-up in style this weekend as they take on Clachnacuddin…
‘Fundraising fortnight’ launched in aid of Lochalsh Leisure Centre
Ferguson Transport & Shipping has launched a Fundraising Fortnight as part of Lochalsh Leisure Centre’s bid to raise £85,000. For two weeks, Ferguson Transport & Shipping has pledged to match…
Highland Transient Visitor Levy – the background on the current ‘tourist tax’ consultation
A consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy – also known as a tourist tax – is currently underway following a launch by the Highland Council last week. The…
Skye’s Quiraing 10K lineup set to exceed 2018 field
The 2019 Quiraing 10K takes place this Saturday with the number of runners expected to compete in this year race set to exceed the 38-strong field in 2018. Last year,…
First steps taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye
The first steps have been taken to create an official flag for the Isle of Skye – which will end with a public competition to find the best design. The…