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Council tax rise of 7% proposed
By Jamie McDonald Highland councillors are being asked to approve a 7% rise in council tax. The local authority says 5% would go towards supporting vital services with the remaining 2% for the Highland Investmen Plan which focuses on schools, roads and infrastructure. The proposed rise matches last year’s figure. Councillors are due […]
Broadford exhibition showcases creativity of dementia group
By Jamie McDonald Community arts project showcases work created by islanders living with dementia Artwork created by members of a special community arts group was on display at Blank Canvas (Love From Skye) in Broadford this week. The exhibition featured work produced by participants in a group organised by Rag Tag n Textile in […]
IB Sports football camps return with new advanced sessions
By Jamie McDonald Applications open for Summer camps in Portree and Kyleakin There’s just four weeks left to apply for this summer’s IB Sports football camps in Portree and Kyleakin. The popular event returns from 13th to 17th July 2026, offering structured coaching for children and young people. Organisers say places are limited. “Expect a […]
Portree’s Birch Ranked 50th in World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops
By Jamie McDonald Local speciality coffee business gains global recognition Birch, which has a café in Portree and another in Inverness, has been ranked in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, placing at number 50. The awards were announced at CoffeeFest in Madrid – one of Europe’s largest coffee events. Birch was one of […]
Highland rangers warn of rising outdoor toilet waste on Skye
By Jamie McDonald Highland rangers report rise in blackwater waste and outdoor toileting across Skye Rangers across the Highlands dealt with thousands of incidents of outdoor toileting, abandoned tents, and unsafe fires last year, according to a new report. The Seasonal Access Rangers Report was produced for Highland Council’s Economy and Infrastructure committee. It examines […]
“People just struggle quietly” – Skye woman shares fertility journey
By Jamie McDonald A Skye woman has spoken out about her fertility journey in the hope of encouraging others to come forward. Leona Watkins, 31, a nursery worker from Broadford, says she decided to share her story after realising how many people were facing similar challenges. “I didn’t realise that there were a lot of […]
Local News – 11th of February 2026
PORTREE PRIMARY SCHOOL Portree Primary School’s new headteacher, Jennifer Tyronney has been speaking to Radio Skye. She took over in November 2025 after joining the school the year before as an Additional Support Needs Teacher. Mrs Tyronney has previously taught in Inverness at Kinmylies Primary. Speaking to the Breakfast Show with Suzy Lee, she […]
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh wins Digital School Award
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh has received a Digital School Award. The prize recognises the school’s commitment to using technology in the classroom. The scheme is run by the Digital Schools Company, an independent not-for-profit organisation specialising in digital education. Since its launch in 2015, thousands of schools across the UK and Europe have participated, supporting […]
North End Shinty to miss national finals after rule change
North End Shinty players face missing national finals after rule change Young shinty players from the north of Skye could be denied the chance to compete at the National First Shinty Finals, despite winning their regional qualifying tournament. North End Shinty, a combined team made up of pupils from several small primary schools, was victorious […]
Local News – 5th of February 2026
PORTREE LINK ROAD Scottish Water has said work will start in the coming weeks to divert a water main ahead of the Portree Link Road construction. The £1.9million project will connect the A87 and A855, easing the volume of traffic going through the centre of Portree. Highland Council has told Radio Skye the […]