Walk for ‘Speedy’ raises £6,000
A sponsored walk and pop-up tea party in Portree last Saturday helped to raise over £6,000 inspired by the memory of a well-loved Uig man. Sisters Catherine and Jennifer Campbell,…
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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…
FISHING BAN: Warning that new protections could squeeze out small boats
A Skye-based fishermen’s leader has voiced concern over the knock-on effect a proposed new Scottish Government fishing ban could have on small inshore boats. Fisheries management measures could be introduced…
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…
TAKE THE PLUNGE: Open water swim to aid fundraising drive for Kyle of Lochalsh pool
A shout has gone out for volunteers to take the plunge and join a fundraising open water swim to help reopen Lochalsh Leisure Centre. The much-loved community-owned centre and swimming…
CAMPER VAN CHALLENGE: New NC 500 manager wants communities onside
After 13 years with the Federation of Small Businesses, David Richardson (pictured) last week took up the role of development and engagement manager with North Coast 500. Formerly the FSB’s…
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…
HEALTH CARE 24/7: Update on urgent care model for Skye
NHS Highland has said that tomorrow (Friday 16th August) will mark start of a 24/7 Urgent Care model for Skye which will “ensure people access the right care, at the…
TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: The early lobster fishery of Berneray, Harris
LIAM ALASTAIR CROUSE on what the recordings on the Tobar an Dualchais website tell us about how the environment can shape cultural practice….. Like many coastal areas in the Highlands…