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LOCAL NEWS 22 MAY 2023
Skye and Raasay Councillor stress need for health care progress The need for progress in urgent care and bed provision across north Skye has today been underlined by Skye and Raasay Councillors at an area committee meeting. Speaking at this morning meeting Councillor Calum Munro paid tribute to the community for its hard work in […]
LOCAL NEWS 18TH MAY 2023
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh pupils to take on 500-mile defibrillator fundraiser Pupils from Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh are taking on a 500-mile walking challenge to raise funds for a defibrillator outside the school. Five pupils from Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh spoke to Radio Skye about the venture, which take places this Wednesday (25th May). The […]
LOCAL NEWS 17 MAY 2023
Radical response needed from councils to avoid “deeper cuts” Scotland’s councils must “radically change how they operate” to avoid worse services and deeper cuts – a new report from Audit Scotland has warned. Through it’s publication: Local Government in Scotland: Overview 2023 – Audit Scotland is calling for the Scottish Goverment and COSLA – […]
LOCAL NEWS 16 MARCH 2023
Skye and Lochalsh Mental Health Association: “I don’t know where I would be without it.” A long-term member of the Skye and Lochalsh Health Mental Health Association has spoken out about the importance of seeking help and has praised the organisation for changing her life Speaking to Radio Skye, during mental health awareness week, Victoria […]
LOCAL NEWS 2 MAY 2023
Shiel and Skye back Camanachd Association’s respect plea Kinlochshiel Shinty Club and Skye Camanachd have given their wholehearted support to a message from the Camanachd Association to respect match officials. In an email sent out on Monday afternoon, the Camanachd Association said it was disappointing to have to remind all clubs to respect match officials. […]
LOCAL NEWS 27 APRIL 2023
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh to explore extra childcare provision Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh is exploring the possibility of providing pre-school and after-school childcare amid growing demand across Skye. Discussions were due to take place at this week’s Comhairle nam Pàrant meeting at the school on proving pre-school Gaelic Medium childcare up to three years and […]
LOCAL NEWS 26TH APRIL 2023
Skye model ship fetches £30,000 for Cancer Research at auction A model of a cruise liner ship which was on display for years at Portree Hospital and a Skye arts venue has sold for £30,000 at auction in London in aid of Cancer Research UK. The intricately handcrafted model of the S.S Atlantis – contained […]
LOCAL NEWS 19TH APRIL 2023
Rural Delivery Plan unveiled in new government strategy Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison has committed to publishing a Rural Delivery Plan by 2026 as part of the Scottish Government’s new vision for the country. On Tuesday, First Minister Humza Yousaf set out his strategy: Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership – A fresh start during […]
LOCAL NEWS 28 MARCH 2023
Uig ferries resume after days of disruption Ferries services through Uig harbour have resume today (Tuesday) after several days of disruption to sailings on the Skye Triangle route. The 7.30am sailing from Lochmaddy, arriving in Uig at 9.15, was the first scheduled on the route today. Sailings through the Skye port were diverted last Thursday […]
LOCAL NEWS 27 MARCH 2023
Portree Post Office to reopen from Thursday The Portree Post Office is set to reopen on a two-day a week basis from this Thursday (30th March). The Skye capital service has been in abeyance since 9th February due to operational reasons. However, on Sunday, Rob Wilson, who owns the Kyle Mace shop which includes the […]