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…
Tag: Highlands and Islands Enterprise
HIE appoints new chief executive
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has announced the appointment of Dr Stuart Black as its next chief executive. Dr Black will take up the post – which has an annual salary…
Making the case for targeted investment in Skye
All four Skye councillors were on hand this week to kick-start the next stage in the process that could see a multi-agency investment plan for Skye and Raasay approved by…
Portree and Braes Community Trust to hold public consultation on parking and motorhome project
The Portree and Braes Community Trust are to hold a public consultation event as part of a proposal to develop the existing squash courts in the village into car parking…
Second Skye film residency a big hit
Six promising film and TV producers, directors and writers were given an in-depth look at the industry recently during a Young Films Foundation residency in Sabhal Mòr Ostaig. Taking placed…
Lochcarron GP awarded MBE in Queen’s birthday honours
A long-serving Wester Ross GP was among those recognised in the Queen’s birthday honours list, published last weekend. Dr David Murray was awarded an MBE for services to healthcare and…
Skye air service could be among the first in the world to trial electric planes
A Skye air service could be among the first in the world to harness electric planes, it has been predicted, after Highland councillors gave their support to trial flights in…