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EXCLUSIVE – Progress on plans for Tesco supermarket in Portree
By Jamie McDonald EXCLUSIVE - Progress on plans for Tesco supermarket in Portree There has been progress on plans to build a Tesco supermarket in Portree, according to emails seen by Radio Skye. The correspondence indicates the developer behind the proposal has secured internal approval from Tesco and is preparing to submit a planning application [...]
Speculation Highlander reboot is filming in Skye this week
By Jamie McDonald Speculation Highlander reboot is filming in Skye this week Filming for the upcoming Highlander reboot appears to be under way across the Highlands and Skye, with a number of tourist hot spots affected. Scottish actor Karen Gillan has been spotted in Tyndrum, where she stopped at the popular Green Welly Stop on [...]
Highlander reboot rumoured to be filming in north Skye
By Jamie McDonald Highlander reboot rumoured to be filming in north Skye Residents and visitors in the north of Skye are being warned of temporary disruption amid growing speculation that filming for the Highlander reboot is to take place in the area. Highland Council told Radio Skye it was unable to share details of the [...]Sleat conference on ‘misrepresentation’ of Gaelic to be held
By Jamie McDonald A special one day conference exploring the 'misrepresentation' of Gaelic culture is to be held in Sleat next month. Organised by the Islands Book Trust, the event at An Crùbh promises to bring some of Scotland's leading Gaelic scholars together to examine how the culture and history of Gaels has been 'systematically [...]
Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry back in service after major refit
By Jamie McDonald The Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry has returned to service for the season. The MV Glenachullish has had major work done over the winter with a full refit of the engine carried out at Kishorn. “There’s a great deal of excitement when the ferry comes back because it changes the place.” – Jo Crawford, CEO […]
Kate Forbes on standing down from Holyrood after a decade
By Jamie McDonald Kate Forbes on standing down from Holyrood after a decade As the Holyrood election approaches, a changing of the guard is underway at the Scottish Parliament. Not one but two former First Ministers are standing down. They are Nicola Sturgeon and Humza Yousaf. Among those stepping back is Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch […]
Portree’s King George V park taken into community ownership
By Jamie McDonald Portree and Braes Trust has announced it has completed the purchase of the King George V playing field, taking it into community ownership. The group raised the required £35,000 from donations and with support from the Scottish Land Trust. The purchase has been a long process owing to the age of some […]
Skye Councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure
By Jamie McDonald Skye councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure A local councillor has responded to criticism of Highland Council following a story published by Radio Skye about the continued closure of the public toilets in Portree. “If you are one of those keyboard warriors out […]
Police issue warning to dog owners amid rise in livestock worrying
By Jamie McDonald Police in the Highlands and Islands are warning dog owners to be vigilant as incidents of livestock worrying continue to rise. The problem occurs when dogs chase, attack, or scare farm animals. It poses an added risk to animal welfare during the lambing and calving season. PC Anna Jones of Kyle Police […]
Business anger as Portree public toilets remain closed
By Jamie McDonald Businesses in Portree are raising concerns over the continued closure of the public toilets in the village. Highland Council says the facility has been shut since the 10th of December after a water leak damaged the electric meter, leaving the building without power. The electricity company contracted to do the work is […]