Skye and Wester Ross projects receive tourism fund boost
Projects in Skye and Wester Ross are among those to have qualified for the latest round of the Rural Tourism Infrastructure Fund. In Trotternish, Highland Council and Kilmuir Community Trust…
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Lets licensing a “stealth tax” on small business
A leading tourism organisation has slammed the Scottish Government’s controversial short-term lets licensing scheme, branding it a “stealth tax”. The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers also believes the new scheme will…
Transformation plan for reimagining Skye square gets underway
Plans to transform an area of Portree into a modern hub for community, sport, recreation, and business have got underway. The Portree and Braes Community Trust and local partners want…
Skye Councillor calls for “reality check” over Inverness facilities
Skye councillor John Finlayson has said fellow elected members need a “reality check” when it comes to expectations over additional leisure facilities within the Highland capital. Councillor Finlayson’s comments come…
HIGHLAND HOUSING: Collaborate to address crisis urges Skye MP
Ross, Skye, and Lochaber MP Ian Blackford has urged Highland Council chiefs to join discussions aimed at tackling the housing crisis affecting communities throughout the Highlands. In a letter to…
REMEMBER YOUR ROOTS: Isle of Skye investment plan is urged to recognise crofting
MICHAEL RUSSELL An investment plan for Skye and Raasay devised by Highland Council must take account of crofting’s contribution to the social and economic well-being of the islands. Those were…
Highland Covid cases near “unmanageable levels”
Covid cases across the region are bordering on “unmanageable levels” Highland Council’s leader has said. Margaret Davidson has called for the Scottish Government to reassess recent changes to self-isolation regulations…
Concerns resurface over Plockton council house
Concerns are growing in Plockton that the last available council house in the village may be put on the open market. Highland Council had pledged last year to refurbish and…
Skye GP “delighted” as campaign to retain popular primary teacher pays off
A Skye GP who campaigned for her daughter’s teacher to be kept on after it emerged that her contract was due to end this week, has spoken of her delight…
New Dunvegan Primary School will be “transformational,” says Skye councillor
Skye councillor John Finlayson is encouraging people to get involved in the consultation process for a new school for Dunvegan, which he believes will be “transformational” for the village and…