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Business anger as Portree public toilets remain closed
By Jamie McDonald Businesses in Portree are raising concerns over the continued closure of the public toilets in the village. Highland Council says the facility has been shut since the 10th of December after a water leak damaged the electric meter, leaving the building without power. The electricity company contracted to do the work is […]
Skye man who lost his wife to host men’s bereavement group
A local man is encouraging people to talk openly about grief. Alan Mackenzie lost his wife, Megan, last year. He’s holding an informal meeting for men who have lost a partner at Gasta in Portree on Saturday 28 February. Alan’s been telling Radio Skye's Jamie McDonald why he felt the need to speak up. You […]
IB Sports football camps return with new advanced sessions
By Jamie McDonald Applications open for Summer camps in Portree and Kyleakin There’s just four weeks left to apply for this summer’s IB Sports football camps in Portree and Kyleakin. The popular event returns from 13th to 17th July 2026, offering structured coaching for children and young people. Organisers say places are limited. “Expect a […]
Portree’s Birch Ranked 50th in World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops
By Jamie McDonald Local speciality coffee business gains global recognition Birch, which has a café in Portree and another in Inverness, has been ranked in the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, placing at number 50. The awards were announced at CoffeeFest in Madrid – one of Europe’s largest coffee events. Birch was one of […]
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 […]
Local News – 5th of February 2026
PORTREE LINK ROAD Scottish Water has said work will start in the coming weeks to divert a water main ahead of the Portree Link Road construction. The £1.9million project will connect the A87 and A855, easing the volume of traffic going through the centre of Portree. Highland Council has told Radio Skye the […]
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 28 2023
Re-opening of Uig Harbour hit by delay The re-opening of Uig Harbour is set to be delayed by five days due to outstanding critical works at the Skye port. The Highland Council announced today – Tuesday 28th November – that the harbour will reopen on Saturday 16th December rather than the scheduled date of Monday […]
LOCAL NEWS NOVEMBER 22 2023
MSPs to debate housing crisis MSPs will seek solutions to Scotland’s housing emergency during a debate at Holyrood today. The government’s record has been under increasing scrutiny in recent months, with Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnstone stating that housing issues are being acutely felt across the two regions. The Conservative MSP has said […]
LOCAL NEWS SEPTEMBER 27 2023
Line up announced for Skye Live 2024 Some of the biggest names in traditional music will take to the stage at the annual Skye Live festival next year, with Tide Lines headlining the opening concert. Festival-goers will return to The Lump in Portree between Thursday 9th and Saturday 11th May 2024. Tide Lines will be […]
LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 8 2023
Praise for Highland students after exams results The chair of the Highland Council’s Education Committee has praised the efforts of students across the region on exam results day. The Skye and Raasay Councillor comments came as more than 1.600 pupils across the Highlands achieved five or more National 5 qualifications – which marked a two […]