Editorial: We cannot, and should not, expect Skye’s tourist industry to disappear
We do not know exactly how many tourists now visit Skye each year. Informed sources usually put it at 500,000 to 600,000 people. It could be more; it is unlikely…
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Storr to Sligachan walkers raise £1,000 towards Light Up Portree’ campaign
A total of 13 walkers have helped raise close to £1,000 for the ‘Light Up Portree‘ campaign by undertaking hikes across the Portree and Braes Community Trust‘s boundary last Saturday.…
Highland Transient Visitor Levy – the background on the current ‘tourist tax’ consultation
A consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy – also known as a tourist tax – is currently underway following a launch by the Highland Council last week. The…
Building local legacies for future generations
Investment in Skye’s infrastructure is a key issue identified by SkyeConnect in a recent survey of island residents. While many people are content to lobby politicians or just wait for…