Plans submitted for new development in Portree
By Adam Gordon Plans for a new development which would include accommodation pods, a bar, a restaurant, and a plunge pool on the site of the former golf course in…
WHFP editorial 9.3.18: Time for stricter regulation of salmon farming
In 40 years salmon farming has gone from being a negligible, experimental part of the Highland economy to, in a good year, the United Kingdom’s biggest food export (Scottish salmon…
Fish farm scrutiny required to prevent “irrecoverable” environmental damage, warn MSPs
Salmon farming in Scotland needs more effective regulation, a Holyrood committee has said in a report which flags up a number of concerns about the industry. The Parliament’s environment committee…
Mallaig “delighted” to join Skye and Lochalsh League
By Adam Gordon Skye and Lochalsh Amateur Football Association new boys Mallaig have said they are “delighted” to become a member of the league following last week’s vote. The Lochaber-based…
Plan to create new cycle route in the south of Skye
A long held local ambition to create a cycle route connecting Kyle of Lochalsh and Broadford is being revived by a new campaign group. The proposal for a new ‘Skye…
Severe damage averted at Kingsburgh Forest following fire
The chair of the Kingsburgh Forest Trust has said “We have been lucky.” after the level of damage caused by a fire at the woodland proved less severe than first…
Sewage plan sparks outrage in Gairloch
MICHAEL RUSSELL The Scottish Environment Protection Agency have sparked outrage in Gairloch in Wester Ross by approving Scottish Water’s plans to discharge untreated sewage into local bathing waters. …
Funding boost for Skye tourism hotspots
Funding has been announced to improve parking at two top tourist sites on Skye. The Skye Local Area Partnership has agree to commit £200,000 of Highland LEADER funding towards the…
MoD to give Applecross broadband
MICHAEL RUSSELL The Ministry of Defence are to connect 12 businesses and 22 houses in the Applecross area to their own fibre optic broadband network. Two weeks ago, the Free…
Cargo vessel rescued in Kylerhea narrows
• Incident sparks calls for return of emergency tug Fresh calls for an emergency tug to be stationed in the north-west were made this week after a cargo vessel lost…