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Police recover drugs and weapons during Skye search
By Jamie McDonald Police recover drugs and weapons during Skye search A woman has been arrested after officers searched a property in Skye as part of an investigation into alleged drug dealing. The raid took place on Thursday 26 March. A quantity of drugs was recovered as well as several illegal weapons. A woman was […]
Romance fraudster jailed after arrest on Skye
By Jamie McDonald A romance fraudster who conned men out of tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed for more than seven years after being arrested on Skye. According to the Daily Record, police body-worn camera footage released after the sentencing shows officers arresting Gemma Kingsley at a property on the island. Kingsley, 50, […]
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s Fàs Building set to reopen after £4m boost
By Jamie McDonald Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is to receive £4 million from the Scottish Government to reopen one of its key centres. The Fàs building, which has been out of use since 2022, will be refurbished to become the new Centre for Gaelic Creativity. The redevelopment will also include a media studio for broadcast training, […]
Community anger over Mallaig-Armadale ferry service
By Jamie McDonald Concerns raised over reduced Mallaig-Armadale ferry service Locals on both sides of the Sound of Sleat say a reduction in ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale could have a major impact on local businesses and residents in the coming weeks. Mallaig Community Council has written to ferry operator CalMac expressing concern about […]
Plans for health worker housing on former Broadford Hospital site as demolition begins
By Jamie McDonald The site of the old Broadford Hospital could be used to build homes for health and social care workers Demolition of the former Dr. MacKinnon Memorial Hospital is scheduled to begin before the end of March, following the handover of the land from NHS Highland. The building has been empty since the […]
Race Dunvegan returns with strong turnout
By Jamie McDonald and David Goldring Runners of all ages and abilities took to the trails around Dunvegan Castle on Saturday 21 March. Set against the backdrop of Loch Dunvegan and the historic home of Clan MacLeod, the mixed terrain event once again brought together seasoned runners, families and visitors to the island. Participants could […]
Gaelic language plan proposed for Skye and Raasay
By Jamie McDonald A public meeting is being held next week to launch a community language plan for Skye and Raasay. Organisers say the event is open to anyone interested in the future of Gaelic and its culture across the islands. Those attending will hear about opportunities presented by the plan and how it will […]
Foreign sheep shearers to require visas as UK scheme ends
By Jamie McDonald The UK government is ending a visa-free arrangement that allowed foreign sheep shearers to work in the UK. The scheme, which has been in place since 2012, allowed workers from countries like New Zealand and Australia to provide seasonal work. Visas have been extended for the 2026 shearing season, but from now […]
‘They can say what they like about me’ – Councillor Drew Millar on his resignation from key planning committee
By Jamie McDonald A Highland councillor has resigned from a key planning role after being told his comments about wind farms on Skye could be seen as bias. Drew Millar stepped down as chairman of Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee following advice that he may have pre-judged renewable energy applications. He said “there was […]
Charity Viewfield Garden Collective at risk of closure
By Jamie McDonald A community gardening charity on Skye may be forced to close due to a lack of trustees Viewfield Garden Collective, which provides therapeutic gardening and training opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Skye and Lochalsh, said three trustees plan to step down, leaving only one remaining. The group warned it would […]