Police Scotland
Police appeal for information after Cluanie crash
By Jamie McDonald Police appeal for information after crash at Cluanie Police are appealing for information after a serious crash on the A87. The incident happened at 2.50pm on Monday 15 June. Two motorbikes were involved. A black Royal Enfield Himalayan and a grey Yamaha MT-09 Tracer. There were two people on the Royal Enfield. […]
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 […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 31
Air ambulance called t0 A82 Invermoriston crash Police Scotland are appealing for information following a crash on the A82 near Invermoriston. Emergency Services were called to the scene just before 5pm on Tuesday afternoon. Two vehicles were involved; a black Toyota Hilux, and a blue and white BMW R1200RS. A 70-year-old man was flown by […]
LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 6 2023
Short-terms lets regulations could “decimate” Highland sector A Highland MSP has warned that the Scottish Government’s new short-term lets legislation could decimate the sector across the region. MSP Jamie Halcro Johnstone, who took part in a protest at Holyrood on Tuesday against the regulations, said that the legislation would just inconvenience operators but fundamentally threaten […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 16 2023
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 […]
LOCAL NEWS JULY 21 2023
Fifty-year-old woman in serious condition after Elgol fall A 50-year-old woman is in a serious condition after falling from a cliff in the Elgol area. Police Scotland told Radio Skye that it received a report around 3.35pm on Thursday afternoon that a woman had fallen from a cliff in the Elgol area. The Skye Mountain […]
LOCAL NEWS JUNE 22 2023
Skye Bridge to close for four nights as part of planned works Bear Scotland are planning to close the Skye Bridge for four nights later this year to allow resurfacing works to be carried out. The planned works will take place on the A87 at Kyleakin roundabout from Monday 23rd October to Friday 27th October […]
LOCAL NEWS 24 MAY 2023
Skye school takes on 500-mile defib challenge Pupils from Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh and Sgoil Araich have today taken part in a 500-mile walking challenge to raise money for a community defibrillator. The school pupils were joined by parents and staff as they undertook the challenge from the Skye Camanachd club house in Portree. Bun-sgoil […]
LOCAL NEWS 19TH MAY 2023
Body found in search for man missing at Fairy Pools The body of a 25-year-old man who went missing on Thursday afternoon while at the Fairy Pools on Skye has been found today. A Police Scotland spokesperson said the body of the man was found around 12.10pm this afternoon in the Fairy Pools, near […]
LOCAL NEWS 20 APRIL 2023
MSP Grant to quiz First Minister on unprecedented ferry disruption Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant is set to quiz First Minister Humza Yousaf today over disruption to the ferry network across the two regions. Ms Grant has lodged a question for Mr Yousaf at this afternoon session of First Minister’s Questions – asking what […]