LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 10 2023
Written by MartyM on 10 August 2023
MSP intervenes in Raasay freight service discussions
Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes has secured more time for discussions on small freight delivery on the Sconser to Raasay ferry route in an 11th hour intervention to find a workable solution for the community of Raasay.
With less than a fortnight’s notice and during the peak tourist season, ferry operators CalMac had imposed a deadline of 14 August to require all deliveries to the island to arrive between certain specified time slots – none of which accommodated fresh goods arriving early in the morning before the ferry is sailing.
Kate Forbes MSP raised the situation urgently both with Robbie Drummond at CalMac as well as the Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop.
Diverse project reaches for the Skye to protect Skye three iconic sites for the future
The Skye Iconic Sites Project (SISP) is now officially complete following crucial restoration work at the most popular sites within the region. Managed by Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland, the project has involved incredible work over the past three years to protect habitats and improve the visitor experience at the Fairy Pools, Old Man of Storr and Quiraing.
Dougie Baird CEO of Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland said:
“It has been an incredible effort from all partners over the past three years on the Skye Iconic Sites Project and we are delighted that work on all three sites is now complete
Kate Forbes met parents in Portree today in a special childcare crisis meeting
The meeting took place at 10am in the Skye Bible Church.
At present, Portree Nursery has frozen its waiting list for children under three due to demands and care inspectorate ratios.
Dunvegan Fire Station launch new music video
The crew from the Dunvegan Fire Station have created a new music video starring local firefighters in a novel approach to attract new recruits.
Crew member Louis Barabbas is the driving force behind the video.
He directed the piece and performed in the video which showcases the personality and lighter side of the crew.
You can watch the video here: Things Are Hotting Up – YouTube
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