Skye
Skye drink driver jailed after 115mph police chase
8 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. Skye drink driver jailed after 115mph police chase A Skye man has been jailed for eight months after driving at up to 115mph while more than four times the drink-drive limit. Police received […]
Landowner payments put pressure on historic Glenelg-Skye ferry
20 AUGUST 2026 Get in touch if you’ve got a story you’d like us to look into. Send a WhatsApp or send an email. Landowner payments put pressure on historic Glenelg-Skye ferry The ferry link between Glenelg and Kylerhea is facing financial uncertainty over an ancient legal agreement, its operators have claimed. The service is run by […]
Ferry redeployment cuts capacity on Mallaig–Armadale route until early August
By Jamie McDonald Ferry redeployment cuts capacity on Mallaig–Armadale route until early August Ferry services between Mallaig and Armadale will operate with reduced capacity until at least 6 August after CalMac redeployed MV Loch Bhrusda to cover a vessel breakdown elsewhere in the network. The move follows the withdrawal of MV Loch Portain from the […]
First South Skye Nature Festival to be held
By Jamie McDonald First South Skye Nature Festival to be held The South Skye Nature Festival takes place between 24-26 July, with a packed programme of talks, workshops, guided walks and outdoor activities. The event is organised by Sleat Nature Group and features more than 40 events, most of which are free to attend. The […]
Skye kickboxing success for Kara Taylor
By Jamie McDonald Skye kickboxing success for Kara Taylor Sixteen year old Kara Taylor has achieved her 3rd Degree Black Belt in Modern Karate and Kickboxing. She’s only the fourth to do so and the youngest ever in the association. She was given the prize at a competition on Saturday 27th June in Portree. A […]
Norwegian Sámi windfarm campaigners visit Skye
By Jamie McDonald Norwegian Sámi windfarm campaigners visit Skye Two Sámi campaigners from Norway are visiting Skye this week to discuss their opposition to a major wind farm development on traditional reindeer grazing land. The visit has been organised by the St Andrews Centre for Critical Sustainabilities in partnership with the Skye Windfarm Information Group […]
Extras wanted in Skye for major production
By Jamie McDonald Extras wanted in Skye for major production A casting call has been launched for a major film and television production due to begin filming later this year. Casting Collective is seeking extras from Skye, Inverness, Aberdeen and Mull. The agency said no previous acting or film experience is required. Applicants must be […]
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 […]
Struan wildfire brought under control
By Jamie McDonald Struan wildfire brought under control Fire crews tackled a wildfire near Struan over the weekend, during a period of “extreme” wildfire risk across parts of Scotland. The grass fire broke out at around 14:30 on Saturday and was brought under control within two hours. Three crews attended the scene. The warning, which […]
What do the candidates for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch stand for?
By Jamie McDonald What do the candidates for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch stand for? The Scottish Parliament election is on Thursday 7 May 2026. There are six candidates standing for the seat of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch. You can listen to an extended conversation with each one of them below. Hustings There’s also an opportunity […]