Isle of Raasay
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 8 2023
Second homes face council tax increase Second homes could face double the rate of council tax under new legislation by the Scottish Government The draft plans have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. If approved, local authorities would be able to apply the council tax premium on homes that are not used as a […]
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 7 2023
Old Man of Storr visitor number close to 240,000 The Old Man of Storr has seen a 15 per cent rise in the number of visitors this year with close 240,000 people spending time at the world-famous beauty spot. Figures released by the Highland show that over 238,000 people have visited the Storr in […]
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 13 2023
Royal National Mòd to kick-off in Paisley Folk band of the year, Breabach will kick-off this year Royal National Mod at the opening concert in Paisley tonight. Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival returns to Paisley for the first team since 2013 Competitors from a range of ages from Skye, Raasay, and Lochalsh will be taking […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 10 2023
MSP intervenes in Raasay freight service discussions Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch MSP Kate Forbes has secured more time for discussions on small freight delivery on the Sconser to Raasay ferry route in an 11th hour intervention to find a workable solution for the community of Raasay. With less than a fortnight’s notice and during the […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 18 2023
New Skye wind farm website launched as businesswoman warns of impacts A Skye businesswoman is urging all community councils across the island and on Raasay to consider and be aware of the the impact of wind farms which are proposed for the area. Faye MacLeod, who lives on Skye and runs the accountancy firm Campbell […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 29 2023
Scottish Goverment “hindering” new Skye school build Skye and Raasay Councillor Ruraidh Stewart accused the Scottish Goverment of hindering the construction of new primary school for Broadford and said there is no further room for delay on the project. At present, the Highland Council is not able to precede with its current plans, or […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 26 2023
Highland Council launches Skye and Raasay childcare survey The Highland Council has launched a Skye and Raasay childcare survey to gauge the needs of local families across the islands. The survey follows on from a childcare crisis meeting held in Portree earlier this month, which was led by Tracy Mcilvor, the Highland Council’s early […]
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 […]
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