Air ambulance called t0 A82 Invermoriston crash
Police Scotland are appealing for information following a crash on the A82 near Invermoriston.
Emergency Services were called to the scene just before 5pm on Tuesday afternoon. Two vehicles were involved; a black Toyota Hilux, and a blue and white BMW R1200RS. A 70-year-old man was flown by air ambulance to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. A 57-year-old woman was taken to the same hospital by road ambulance. The driver of the pickup, a 52-year-old man, was not injured.
Police are appealing for information and dash-cam footage to help with enquiries. Members of the public with information should contact 101 quoting incident number 2685 of 30th July.
Healthcare meeting in Portree
A meeting between NHS Highland, local council and Government officials, and the SOS NHS Save Portree Hospital group will be held in Portree hospital this afternoon.
Representatives from the Scottish Ambulance Service will also be present. Sir Lewis Ritchie has agreed to join the meeting via video call.
One of the items on the agenda will be to share feedback regarding the local provision of health and care services.
It follows reports received last week regarding the amount of public money being spent on agency staff across Broadford and Portree hospitals, and Home Farm nursing home.
Broadford Hospital remains closed to non-essential visitors
It’s a third day of visiting restrictions at Broadford Hospital following an outbreak of COVID 19 amongst patients in the wards.
The hospital remains closed to non-essential visitors and personnel. Any essential visitors should continue to contact the hospital in advance to discuss arrangements: telephone number 01471 822 491
Ministerial visit to Kishorn Port
Tom Arthur MSP, minister of Employment and Investment, visited Kishorn Port earlier this week to discuss the future development plans of the drydock area.
KPL Directors Alasdair Ferguson and Colin Ortlepp hosted the ministerial visit and shared details of how Kishorn Port Ltd can play its part in the future of Scotland’s economy, along with the potential to create further job opportunities for the local community and wider area.
Iconic Skye bakery for sale
An iconic bakery, known as the oldest on Skye, has been put up for sale by its current owners.
Established in 1870 in Dunvegan, the building itself is even older having been constructed in 1840.
The takeaway and tearoom is on the market for an asking price of £260,000.
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