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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Police appeal for information after Glen Shiel crash
Police Scotland are appealing for information and dash cam footage after a crash on the A87 on Monday evening.
Officers attended the scene just before 8pm after reports of a two vehicle collision at the Five Sisters of Kintail carpark.
A 59-year-old male driver of a red Fiat 500 was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Occupants of a blue Ford S-Max – a 42-year-old man, 38-year-old woman, two boys aged 17 and 8, and a 9-year-old girl – were taken to Raigmore Hospital.
Sergeant Doug Scott said:
“Our enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash to contact us.
“We also ask anyone driving in the area at the time with dash-cam footage to come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 3550 of Monday, 29 July 2024.
RNLI Portree launch to yacht fire in Loch Torridon
The volunteer crew of RNLI Portree were paged on Monday afternoon following reports of a yacht on fire in Loch Torridon.
Portree lifeboat, Stanley Watson Barker, was launched at 1531 hrs and arrived on scene within 55 minutes.
The crew onboard the yacht had managed to put out the small engine fire before the lifeboat arrived, but the yacht was dragging on its anchor in strengthening winds. The decision was made for the lifeboat to tow the yacht to pontoons at Shieldaig where repairs could be carried out.
RNLB Stanley Watson Barker returned to Portree and after refuelling was made ready for service again at 1840 hrs.
Broadford Hospital remains closed to non-essential visitors
NHS Highland is continuing to ask 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.
Essential visitors should contact the relevant ward in advance to discuss arrangements through the hospital phone number: 01471 822 491
Sport
Portree will take on Kyleakin this evening in the William Wilson West Highland football league.
Kick off is at 1930 in Kyleakin. The match had been due to be played at the King George V playing field in Portree but has been changed due to the pitch conditions.
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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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