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Repair pledge for Skye’s “farm track” roads

Lesley Young26 January 2023

By Michael Russell Repairs on a notorious stretch of road in north Skye that was the subject of recent online publicity were due to begin this week. As we went…

CHILDCARE DILEMMA: Much-needed Isle of Skye midwife could leave the island due to a lack of provision

Keith MacKenzie12 December 2022

A key healthcare worker on Skye has said she could be forced to leave the island due to a lack of childcare provision, describing the situation as “archaic.” Hannah Fraser…

FIGHTING TO STAY: Visa wrangle leaves Isle of Skye dad facing deportation

Keith MacKenzie10 November 2022

A family man with two children – who has lived and worked in Skye for 14 years – is facing deportation following a visa wrangle. Matt Ormerod, who is originally…

BANDS BATTLE: Skye showcase as young musicians compete for sought-after festival slot

Keith MacKenzie4 November 2022

The public vote is in, the stage is set and five contenders will head towards Sligachan tonight (Friday 4th) to take part in Seall’s very first Na Fir-chlis, battle of…

NEW FERRIES PLEDGE: Dedicated ships will sail to Harris and North Uist from Uig in Skye

Keith MacKenzie26 October 202226 October 2022

The Scottish Government has announced the creation of dedicated ferry routes for Harris and North Uist – and new ferries to provide a service on them. In response to a…

TOBAR AN DUALCHAIS: what can proverbs tell us about dùthchas? 

Keith MacKenzie16 March 202216 March 2022

Ryan Dziadowic, originally from Poland but now living in Grimsay, looks at the traditional Gaelic concept of dùthchas and what it means in the modern world….. Dùthchas – a Gaelic…

SHINTY SEASON 2022: Scotland’s player of the year aiming for more success

Keith MacKenzie4 March 20224 March 2022

Finlay MacRae will begin his 22nd season in senior shinty this Saturday for a Kinlochshiel side eager to taste more success after a glory-laden 2021. In a career that spans…

SKYE HEALTHCARE: New Broadford Hospital remains on schedule to open next week

Keith MacKenzie4 March 20224 March 2022

NHS Highland has said it remains on track to open the new Broadford Hospital next week. Louise Bussell, NHS Highland’s Chief Officer for Community Services, said the move from the…

LEGISLATION HEADACHE: Councils face ‘damage limitation’ on new short term lets licences

Keith MacKenzie15 February 202215 February 2022

Highland Council face a “huge headache” over the next few months as they try to devise a workable licensing scheme for the area’s estimated 10,000 short-term let properties. Speaking to…

ECONOMY FEARS: Warning that one in three Highland tourism firms could fail in 2022

Keith MacKenzie26 January 202226 January 2022

One in three tourism and hospitality businesses in Scotland say they are likely to fail in 2022, according to a survey just published. Businesses from the Highlands and Islands accounted…

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