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Concerns raised as essential signage blocked from view
Concerns have been raised in Sleat over the obstruction of essential signage due to overgrown vegetation.
The Sleat Community Council have reported the issue to the Highland Council three times. It affects the 20 mph flashing warning signs that slow traffic during school opening hours at Bun Sgoil Shlèite.
In a post on social media, the Sleat Community Council said:
“Despite three separate online reports to the The Highland Council since before the end of the summer term the Bun-sgoil Shlèite southbound 20mph warning sign is still partly obscured by overgrown trees.
“With the summer holidays continuing for many and our roads remaining busy, it is disappointing that the council reporting system has failed the community.”
The community council are asking drivers to use extreme caution when approaching the school.
Car versus motorbike in road traffic accident on A855
There was severe disruption on the road near the Achachork junction today after a road traffic accident.
Long queues formed on either side of the accident, with motorists being advised to avoid the area and use the diversion routes.
A police spokesperson told Radio Skye:
“Around 11.25am on Wednesday, 16 August 2023, we were called to a report of crash involving a car and a motorcycle on the A855 near Portree. Emergency services are in attendance.”
Man jailed after HGV hits Inverness pedestrian
A 33 year old man from Harris has been jailed for three years after the lorry he was driving struck a woman in Inverness in March 2021.
The woman required emergency surgery to amputate her leg after being crushed by the wheels of the HGV.
The driver, John Campbell, was over the legal alcohol driving limit and has also been banned from driving for seven and a half years.
Corran ferry service off… again
The Corran ferry service has ben cancelled for vehicles just over 24 hours after it started sailing again.
An ongoing issue with the steering system onboard relief vessel MV Maid of Glencoul means that vehicles are unable to be carried across the Corran Narrows.
The operators of the service, The Highland Council, has advised local communities that the 48 year old ferry requires new parts which could take several weeks to source.
A passenger only service is in operation with vehicles being forced to use alternative routes. Full contingency measures can be found on the Highland Council website: Corran Ferry passenger service update – Wednesday 16 August | The Highland Council
Warning of disruption to Skye Calmac ferry route
National ferry operators Calmac Ferries has confirmed that the final week of the summer timetable will be released in two phases.
Contingency measures are also being put in place due to the ongoing absence of major vessel MV Hebridean Isles from active service.
On the local Skye routes, there will be some disruption as the fleet transitions from the summer to winter timetables.
A single vessel service will operate between Mallaig and Armadale on the 20th, 21st and 22nd October with MV Loch Fyne as MV Coruisk will be redeployed to the Clyde.
Phase one of the remaining summer timetable is available to book from today, 16th August, with phase two following on the 23rd August.
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