A Skye-based fishermen’s leader has voiced concern over the knock-on effect a proposed new Scottish Government fishing ban could have on small inshore boats. Fisheries management measures could be introduced…
The outgoing interim chief executive of Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association has “never seen” waiting lists as long in his 40 years involved in the sector. Alastair MacGregor, who is…
It was once remarked that in Harris there would be as much sense in starting a society for breathing as there would in one for Gaelic, given the language’s status…
DANIEL CULLEN documents his own experiences of housing issues in Skye, and reflects on a series of conversations with local young people which would inspire a stage play…. In my…
Retaining those who already live in Highland and island communities requires the most “urgent focus” when it comes to tackling the region’s demographic challenge, according to area MSP Kate Forbes.…
The deadline to comply with what has been one of the most talked about pieces of legislation ever to affect the Highlands passed last weekend. By Sunday 1st October operators…
Angry Dunvegan parents and community leaders have come together to condemn a chronic lack of investment which they say has brought north west Skye to “crunch point”. Members of Dunvegan…
Amid recent anger over Highly Protected Marine Areas and west coast ferry services, came a familiar cry for help. “Who speaks for me?” is the understandable question being asked by…
FAYE MACLEOD, a local accountant who has worked extensively with the community development sector, argues that while the Highlands is a great place to live, it has looming challenges in…
A carer from Portree who is looking after her 95-year-old mother is bearing the brunt of the “dire and neglectful” shortage of care beds on Skye. Myra Macleod has been…
