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Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation
By Jamie McDonald Council seeks views for Highland-wide Gaelic language designation Highland Council says it is looking to engage with communities on whether to make the entire local authority area an Area of Linguistic Significance (ALS). The Scottish Languages Act allows for an ALS to be established in places where Gaelic is spoken by a […]
‘Serious concerns’ raised over care at Home Farm
By Jamie McDonald ‘Serious concerns’ raised over care at Home Farm The Care Inspectorate has issued an improvement notice to NHS Highland, which runs Home Farm. It says significant concerns have been raised around leadership, staffing and safety. Management have been given a deadline of July to improve things. Following that, the home’s registration could […]
Highland Council sets out 10 year public transport plans with focus on rural links
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council sets out 10 year public transport plans with focus on rural links Highland Council has outlined a new decade long transport strategy aimed at improving public transport across the region, with a strong focus on rural and island communities. The draft plan sets out proposals for 2026–2036 and is intended […]
Raasay Raiders cairns unveiled
By Jamie McDonald Raasay Raiders cairns unveiled Two cairns commemorating the Raasay Raiders have been unveiled at a special event held on Friday 22 May, attended by members of the local community and visitors from further afield. The cairns are located at Eyre and Fearns in south Raasay. The two villages were the […]
Highland homeless cases up 9%
By Jamie McDonald Highland homeless cases up 9% Homelessness across the Highlands has risen by around 9% over the past year, according to new figures presented to Highland Council’s Housing Committee. A total of 1,482 households presented as homeless in 2025/26, up from 1,357 the previous year – an increase of 125 households. The council […]
New Portree market to raise funds for young carers
By Jamie McDonald Portree market to raise funds for young carers A new market is to be held in Portree next month in aid of Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers. The event is on Saturday 20 June at the Portree Community Centre and is being organised by Jack Kalaher. There will be stalls featuring fresh […]
Window smashed at Portree restaurant
By Jamie McDonald Window smashed at Portree restaurant The window of Cuchullin in Portree has been damaged. The incident happened just before 11pm on Saturday night. “It feels like a bit of a kick in the teeth” – Cuchullin Manager, Laura McNaughton The restaurant has thanked staff from the Portree Hotel opposite who helped with […]
Plockton’s Gaelic nursery passes inspection with flying colours
By Jamie McDonald Plockton’s Gaelic nursery passes inspection with flying colours Inspectors have praised the Gaelic medium nursery at Plockton Primary following a recent unannounced visit. A report by the Care Inspectorate said children at Sgoil Àraich a’ Phluic experienced “warm, consistent and responsive care” which supported their growth, development and wellbeing. The nursery was […]
Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans
By Jamie McDonald Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans People are being asked for their views on plans to introduce new controls on short-term holiday lets across parts of the Highlands. Highland Council has opened a six week consultation on proposals for two Short Term Let Control […]
Skye MSP hits out at ‘desperate tactics’ during Holyrood campaign
By Jamie McDonald Skye MSP hits out at ‘desperate tactics’ during Holyrood campaign The new Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has distanced himself from his former party, the Scottish Conservatives. Andrew Baxter hit out at what he called “desperate tactics” from SNP supporters who pointed out his previous affiliation during the […]