Crofting
Jobs created to help preserve Gaelic archives
1 SEPTEMBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Jobs created to help preserve Gaelic archives The Highland Archive Service has been awarded an Archives Revealed Consortium Grant which will allow for two Gaelic Archive Project Officers to be employed. One will […]
Crofters seek clarity over delays to agricultural grant scheme
By Jamie McDonald Crofters seek clarity over delays to agricultural grant scheme The Scottish Crofting Federation says it has asked the Scottish Government for urgent clarity over the Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS). The federation says delays in approving applications are holding up essential work and investment, and it wants to know when decisions and […]
Police issue warning to dog owners amid rise in livestock worrying
By Jamie McDonald Police in the Highlands and Islands are warning dog owners to be vigilant as incidents of livestock worrying continue to rise. The problem occurs when dogs chase, attack, or scare farm animals. It poses an added risk to animal welfare during the lambing and calving season. PC Anna Jones of Kyle Police […]
Foreign sheep shearers to require visas as UK scheme ends
By Jamie McDonald The UK government is ending a visa-free arrangement that allowed foreign sheep shearers to work in the UK. The scheme, which has been in place since 2012, allowed workers from countries like New Zealand and Australia to provide seasonal work. Visas have been extended for the 2026 shearing season, but from now […]
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 […]
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