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WEB1 day ago · EDITORIAL: Negotiating a tricky road over tourism in the Isle of Skye. Keith MacKenzie 4 September 2024. A story appeared in the national press last week revealing that the Isle of Skye was the most joyful tourism experience in Scotland. Fittingly, this conclusion was reached through research….
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WEBSep 13, 2024 · SLÀINTE MHÒR! Events in Skye to round off Hebridean whisky festival. Keith MacKenzie 11 September 2024. The Hebridean Whisky Festival, celebrating the single malt distilleries along the Hebridean Whisky Trail, culminates in Skye this weekend. The finale, on Saturday, will be hosted by Torabhaig in Sleat.….
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WEBSep 14, 2024 · POOL TOGETHER: Efforts underway to raise funds and reopen leisure centre in Lochalsh. Keith MacKenzie 14 September 2024. Campaigners who are striving to reopen Kyle’s fire-damaged swimming pool were buoyed by a grant award of £25,000, as they launched a major crowdfunder this week. Lochalsh and Skye Swimming….
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Tributes pour in for Ross Cowie, founder of life-saving charity and …
WEB1 day ago · Tributes are being paid following the death of Portree man Ross Cowie, founder of the Lucky2BHere charity which has helped hundreds of people and communities throughout Scotland. Ross, who was 64, established the charity in 2007 after he had survived a cardiac arrest the previous year. The original ...
LET’S POOL TOGETHER: Kyle pupils fundraiser to boost effort to re …
WEB1 day ago · Local fundraising efforts are being stepped up in a bid to re-open the swimming pool and leisure centre in Kyle. Lochalsh Leisure Centre has set a fundraising target of £40,000 to avert the threat of permanent closure. The community-owned facility has been shut since the start of the year after an ...
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WEBSep 4, 2024 · FISHING BAN: Warning that new protections could squeeze out small boats. Keith MacKenzie 28 August 2024. 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….
RETAIN WHAT WE HAVE: Kate Forbes calls for action on housing, …
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Kate Forbes on a visit to Skye Pic Willie Urquhart 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
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WEBJul 19, 2024 · PERFECT STORM: Highland housing lists soar as sector struggles with high build costs and limited supply of homes. Keith MacKenzie 25 July 2024. 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….