Isle of Skye
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Charity Viewfield Garden Collective at risk of closure
By Jamie McDonald A community gardening charity on Skye may be forced to close due to a lack of trustees Viewfield Garden Collective, which provides therapeutic gardening and training opportunities for vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Skye and Lochalsh, said three trustees plan to step down, leaving only one remaining. The group warned it would […]
Starmer announced £53m to help heating oil customers
By Jamie McDonald The UK Government has announced £53 million in support for vulnerable households relying on heating oil. It comes as the price of oil has spiked amid the conflict in the Middle East. Some customers in Skye and Lochalsh have reported the cost of filling up an oil tank has doubled in recent […]
Heating oil costs soar for Skye households
By Jamie McDonald Rural MPs meeting Treasury officials as pressure grows for support for heating oil customers Heating oil prices have more than doubled for some households in Skye and Lochalsh in the space of a week. Suppliers that were charging around 60 pence per litre are now quoting prices of up to […]
Skye Camanachd Ladies to open season against champions Lochaber
By Jamie McDonald Skye Camanachd Ladies begin their new campaign this Sunday with a tough opening fixture away to reigning league champions Lochaber. The 1pm throw-up in Spean Bridge will be an early test for the Skye side as they look to build on recent seasons where they have consistently challenged at the top end […]
Highland Council spends £486k on new website
By Jamie McDonald Highland Council has spent £486,627 on its new website, with ongoing annual running costs of more than £29,000 The local authority said the build cost covered external suppliers, implementation and extra staffing. The first phase of the redesigned site went live last week. The council says it offers better accessibility and works […]
Council tax rise of 7% proposed
By Jamie McDonald Highland councillors are being asked to approve a 7% rise in council tax. The local authority says 5% would go towards supporting vital services with the remaining 2% for the Highland Investmen Plan which focuses on schools, roads and infrastructure. The proposed rise matches last year’s figure. Councillors are due […]
“People just struggle quietly” – Skye woman shares fertility journey
By Jamie McDonald A Skye woman has spoken out about her fertility journey in the hope of encouraging others to come forward. Leona Watkins, 31, a nursery worker from Broadford, says she decided to share her story after realising how many people were facing similar challenges. “I didn’t realise that there were a lot of […]
Local News – 11th of February 2026
PORTREE PRIMARY SCHOOL Portree Primary School’s new headteacher, Jennifer Tyronney has been speaking to Radio Skye. She took over in November 2025 after joining the school the year before as an Additional Support Needs Teacher. Mrs Tyronney has previously taught in Inverness at Kinmylies Primary. Speaking to the Breakfast Show with Suzy Lee, she […]
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh wins Digital School Award
Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh has received a Digital School Award. The prize recognises the school’s commitment to using technology in the classroom. The scheme is run by the Digital Schools Company, an independent not-for-profit organisation specialising in digital education. Since its launch in 2015, thousands of schools across the UK and Europe have participated, supporting […]
North End Shinty to miss national finals after rule change
North End Shinty players face missing national finals after rule change Young shinty players from the north of Skye could be denied the chance to compete at the National First Shinty Finals, despite winning their regional qualifying tournament. North End Shinty, a combined team made up of pupils from several small primary schools, was victorious […]