Skye woman’s ‘keep left’ campaign gathers momentum
Stickers in hired cars, improved signage and leaflets in tourist accommodation have all been suggested as practical moves to encourage visitors to the Highlands to remember to drive on the…
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Closure of Tarbert ferry service to vehicles “unavoidable”, say CalMac
CalMac’s director of service has described a planned temporary closure of the linkspan at Tarbert ferry terminal as “unavoidable disruption”. The operator has announced the vehicle service will be out…
West Highland Free Press Audio Files – Friday 11th January
Every week, Skye & Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations http://www.slcvo.org.uk/ produces an abridged audio version of the West Highland Free Press. This fantastic service, made possible by local volunteers, allows those…
Provision of 24/7 urgent care at Skye capital hospital on track for May
The provision of 24-hour urgent care at Portree Hospital is on schedule to be fully operational by May of this year, according to the Ritchie report steering group which met…
Skye and Lochalsh businesses shortlisted for Taste awards 2019
A shortlist of 21 local businesses have been announced as finalists in the Taste Local Awards 2019, which celebrate the use of local food by businesses in Skye & Lochalsh.…
Tourist Tax for the Scottish Highlands: Skye business owners offer contrasting views
As the Scottish Government has launched a consultation on the possibility of introducing some form of taxation to fund infrastructure improvements for the benefit of tourism, CLARE WINSKILL and ANNE…
Portree woman sees progress on cystic fibrosis treatment
The manufacturers of treatment which can “slow decline in lung function” for people living with cystic fibrosis has announced that those living with the illness in Scotland could have access…
Skye shinty breaks the mould with the appointment of club’s first female chair
Skye Camanachd has created a slice of shinty history by appointing the club’s first ever female club chair. Fiona Cruickshank takes over in the role from Douglas MacDougall, who has…
Green MSP shows support to Skye woman in campaign for cystic fibrosis drugs
Highlands and Islands MSP, John Finnie has shown his support for a young woman from Skye, who lives with cystic fibrosis, and is campaigning for access to the latest treatments…
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…