We can learn a lot from Old Henry of the fells
I don’t know how generally well-known James Rebanks is as an author, but I’d heartily recommend him, certainly to anyone with an interest in land, nature and the changing face…
Month: January 2021
Stein decision highlights a “broken planning system”
Despite the opposition of Skye and Lochalsh councillors, a controversial planning application for a house in Stein on the Waternish peninsula was approved by Highland Council’s north planning committee this…
Inspectors flag concerns at Home Farm care home
Inspectors have raised concerns over conditions at a Skye nursing home where 10 people died after contracting Covid-19. NHS Highland, which now runs Home Farm in Portree, confirmed the home…
Community purchase secures future for Carbost shop
The Minginish peninsula was celebrating this week with the confirmation that a community buy-out of the ‘Stop Shop’ in Carbost has finally been completed. The project was delayed due to…
Accommodation licensing is a blow for business
• Small operators say letting rules are ‘double whammy’ after Covid Following an outcry last week by tourism body SkyeConnect, Highland Council has not ruled out varying the fees it…
Export process a “nightmare” post-Brexit say Skye Distillers
One of the founders of the Isle of Skye Distillers has described the current process of exporting their Misty Isle Gin as a “nightmare” post-Brexit. Misty Isle Gin was first…
“This is an absolute shambles –fishermen always seem to get used as a bargaining chip”
WEST COAST FISHERMEN are facing an anxious wait to see if a solution can be found to the long delays hammering the export of live shellfish to the continent. Following…
Police called to unauthorised church service in Skye
Police were called to warn worshippers who had defied lockdown restrictions by holding a church service in Skye. A small number of Free Presbyterians met for the service in Portree…
Skye’s the Limit 2 fundraiser is off to a flying start
Thirty teams of exercise enthusiasts from across Skye and beyond have raised close to £1,000 for two charities as part of a new challenge. Skye’s the Limit 2 began on…
NHS Highland await ruling on compensation for bullying victims
Uncertainty remains over the compensation process for staff members who experienced bullying and or harassment while working for NHS Highland. The matter was raised this week by Highlands and Islands…