LOCAL NEWS JULY 29
Written by MartyM on 29 July 2024
Restrictions at Broadford Hospital following confirmed COVID-19 cases
NHS Highland is asking members of the public to only visit Broadford Hospital if absolutely necessary following a number of cases of Covid 19 inside the hospital.
The health board made the announcement on Sunday evening, describing it as a decision that has not been made lightly.
The statement added that: “(the health board) recognise this could cause a great deal of concern for patients and their loved ones during this time.”
Essential visitors should contact the relevant ward in advance to discuss arrangements through the hospital phone number: 01471 822 491
Public toilets in Kyle remain closed
The public toilet and shower facilities in Kyle of Lochalsh will remain closed until late August following damage caused by a burst pipe.
The public convenience building, operated by Kyle of Lochalsh Community Trust, had to close its doors on 6th July.
Repairs are underway following claim insurance approval but are expected to take 4 weeks to be completed.
The nearest alterative public toilets are in Kyleakin, Broadford and Dornie, with users of the launderette facing a 45 minute drive to use other facilities in Portree.
Cancelled ferry sailings between Mallaig and Armadale
There’s disruption on the Mallaig to Armadale ferry route today due to MV Loch Bhrusda being redeployed to serve the island of Eigg.
The usual Small Isles vessel, MV Loch Nevis, was withdrawn from service on Sunday after picking up a foreign object in one of the propellers.
To help clear the backlog of traffic, MV Loch Bhrusda will operate an additional sailing to Eigg, meaning that some sailings are cancelled across the Sound of Sleat.
Visit calmac.co.uk to check if your sailing is affected.
RNLI Welly Walk challenge success
Portree RNLI has thanked people across Skye, Raasay and beyond for helping to raise around £3,000 for the life-saving charity.
On Saturday, the Portree volunteer lifeboat crew – which provides a 24-hour on call service for both islands – held its annual welly walk fundraising challenge.
The volunteers started their endeavour from the Raasay Distillery and walked down to ferry, sailed back to Skye, then continued their trek from Sconser all the way back to the lifeboat station in the island capital.
The fundraiser has so far generated around £3,000 for service, which is entirely reliant on donations to operate.
The crew thanked everyone who contributed along the way, describing the generosity shown as absolutely amazing. The Just Giving page will remain open for a further week where donations can still be made.
Photo credit: RNLI Portree
Sport
Sleat and Strath narrowly missed a win away against Mallaig on Saturday, with a 4 – 3 defeat at full time.
The Lochaber side were leading 1 – nil at half time after taking the first goal of the game at 15 minutes in, before the Skye team bounced back to 1 all with a goal by Ruairidh Spod Macleod at 48 minutes. Two further goals for Sleat and Strath were scored by Ben Yoxon and Robin Harvey.
Meanwhile, goals by Chris MacNab, Jordan Murchison and Alex MacDonald helped secure a 3 – 2 win for North West Skye against Fort William in Uig on Saturday, putting them second on the William Wilson League table.
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