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Domestic abuse charges in Skye rise by 163 percent
10 SEPTEMBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Domestic abuse charges in Skye rise by 163 percent Domestic abuse related charges reported to the Procurator Fiscal in Portree have risen by 163 percent in a year, according to new figures […]
Why aren’t Coastguard rescue helicopters using Portree’s helipad?
3 SEPTEMBER 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Why aren’t Coastguard rescue helicopters using Portree’s helipad? Coastguard rescue helicopters have not used a purpose built helipad in Portree for three years. The facility continues to be used by other emergency helicopter […]
Home Farm – Public meeting to discuss Portree care home’s future
By Jamie McDonald Home Farm – public meeting to discuss Portree care home’s future A public meeting has been arranged to examine the future of Home Farm in Portree. It’s being organised by the Save Portree Hospital campaign group. The care home has been given until August to make changes after a damning report from […]
Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – Results
By Jamie McDonald Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – Results The weather failed to dampen the spirits of the intrepid runners taking part in Saturday’s half marathon, 10K, fun run and toddler dash in Portree. Tom Cunningham of Corstorphine AAC produced an outstanding run to take victory in 1:15:42, securing the 2026 half […]
Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – everything you need to know
By Jamie McDonald Isle of Skye Half Marathon & 10K – everything you need to know The Isle of Skye Half Marathon takes place this weekend. Runners can enjoy a spectacular route from Portree out to Borve, through Tote, and back via the hill road. There’s also a 10K, Fun Run, and Toddler Dash with […]
Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans
By Jamie McDonald Skye and Raasay could face new controls on holiday lets under Highland Council plans People are being asked for their views on plans to introduce new controls on short-term holiday lets across parts of the Highlands. Highland Council has opened a six week consultation on proposals for two Short Term Let Control […]
Skye Live 2026: Local talent and trad superstars stun Portree crowds
By Jamie McDonald Skye Live 2026: Local talent and trad superstars stun Portree crowds Revellers were treated to a star studded lineup at this year’s Skye Live Festival over the weekend. Despite chilly temperatures, the weather failed to dampen the spirits of the crowd. “Skye Live…is probably the best festival in the country.” – Innes […]
EXCLUSIVE – Progress on plans for Tesco supermarket in Portree
By Jamie McDonald EXCLUSIVE - Progress on plans for Tesco supermarket in Portree There has been progress on plans to build a Tesco supermarket in Portree, according to emails seen by Radio Skye. The correspondence indicates the developer behind the proposal has secured internal approval from Tesco and is preparing to submit a planning application [...]
Portree’s King George V park taken into community ownership
By Jamie McDonald Portree and Braes Trust has announced it has completed the purchase of the King George V playing field, taking it into community ownership. The group raised the required £35,000 from donations and with support from the Scottish Land Trust. The purchase has been a long process owing to the age of some […]
Skye Councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure
By Jamie McDonald Skye councillor hits back at claims local authority is at fault for Portree public toilet closure A local councillor has responded to criticism of Highland Council following a story published by Radio Skye about the continued closure of the public toilets in Portree. “If you are one of those keyboard warriors out […]