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Second phase of Storr Centre complete
13 AUGUST 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Second phase of Storr Centre complete The second phase of Highland Council’s new facility at the Old Man of Storr is open. The upgrade includes an extension to the shop and a multi-purpose […]
Skye homes near new power infrastructure offered £250 annual discount
12 AUGUST 2026 Skye homes near new power infrastructure offered £250 annual discount Households on Skye living close to new or upgraded electricity infrastructure could be eligible for a £250 annual discount on their electricity bills. The UK Government has announced the first locations covered by a new scheme for communities living within 500 metres of […]
Final farewell for Portree RNLI’s veteran lifeboat
11 AUGUST 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Final farewell for Portree RNLI’s veteran lifeboat Portree RNLI is preparing to say a farewell to the Stanley Watson Barker which has served the community for three decades. The vessel became Portree’s official […]
Twenty walkers rescued on Skye Trail in one day
10 august 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Twenty walkers rescued on Skye Trail in one day Skye Mountain Rescue helped 20 people to safety on Friday in what was one of the team’s busiest days. The volunteer service responded to […]
Ruraidh Stewart resigns from Licensing Committee
By Jamie McDonald Ruraidh Stewart resigns from Licensing Committee Skye Councillor Ruraidh Stewart has resigned from Highland Council’s Licensing Committee, Radio Skye understands. Mr Stewart is one of six councillors who voted in June for rapist David Brown to keep his taxi operator’s license. A full meeting of the local authority on Tuesday decided that […]
Cable work at Waternish paused to protect rare corncrake, says SSEN
By Jamie McDonald Cable work at Waternish paused to protect rare corncrake Work on a major electricity cable project between Skye and South Uist has been temporarily paused after a rare protected bird was found nesting near the construction site. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution confirmed the schedule for the cable installation from […]
Exclusive interview: Drew Millar
By Jamie McDonald Exclusive interview: Drew Millar Skye SNP councillor Drew Millar has spoken publicly for the first time about his role in the taxi licensing scandal. He spoke exclusively to Radio Skye. It comes after five Highland councillors were told they will face motions of no confidence for voting to take no action against […]
MSP says NHS Highland bosses should resign if Home Farm deadline slips
By Jamie McDonald MSP says NHS Highland bosses should resign if Home Farm deadline slips Local MSP Andrew Baxter has told Radio Skye he will call for senior NHS Highland resignations if the organisation fails to meet the Care Inspectorate deadline for improvements at Home Farm. Mr Baxter made the comments following a public meeting […]
Five Highland councillors face no confidence motion over decision to allow rapist taxi driver David Brown to keep licences
By Jamie McDonald Five Highland councillors face no confidence motion over decision to allow convicted rapist taxi driver David Brown to keep licences Five Highland councillors who voted in favour of taking no action against convicted rapist taxi driver David Brown’s operator licences are set to face a motion of no confidence. The move was […]
Rapist taxi driver David Brown hands back operator licenses
By Jamie McDonald Rapist taxi driver David Brown hands back operator licenses Convicted rapist David Brown has surrendered his taxi operator’s licenses. A special meeting of The Highland Council had been planned for Tuesday to review the Licensing Committee’s decision in June to allow him to keep the licenses. The meeting will still go ahead […]