Uig harbour
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 28
First Minister calls for end to UK arms sales to Israel Scotland First Minister has reiterated the Scottish Government’s call for an end to all UK arm sales to Israel and said recognising Palestine as a sovereign state is fundamental to building lasting peace. Speaking a year on from Israeli forces beginning their ground invasion […]
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 22
Damage on Uig pier after Storm Ashley Highland Council officials are assessing damage to Uig pier following high winds caused by Storm Ashley. The damage is related to the new walkway shelter which has been installed along the length of the pier in recent months. The Uig – Tarbert – Lochmaddy ferry MV Hebrides initially […]
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 14 2023
Skye Connect report: island visitors up by 20 per cent The number of visitors coming to Skye from the mainland has increased by 20 per cent since 2021 according to new data from Skye Connect. The destination management organisation reported that westbound traffic on the Skye Bridge recorded by sensors saw an increase of 20 […]
LOCAL NEWS OCTOBER 30 2023
Uig harbour closes for major redevelopment The second phase of major redevelopment works at Uig harbour is due to begin today with the Skye port now closed for a six-week period. During the closure, the existing linkspan and support structures will be removed and will be replaced by a new linkspan on foundations which […]
LOCAL NEWS 28 MARCH 2023
Uig ferries resume after days of disruption Ferries services through Uig harbour have resume today (Tuesday) after several days of disruption to sailings on the Skye Triangle route. The 7.30am sailing from Lochmaddy, arriving in Uig at 9.15, was the first scheduled on the route today. Sailings through the Skye port were diverted last Thursday […]
LOCAL NEWS 27 MARCH 2023
Portree Post Office to reopen from Thursday The Portree Post Office is set to reopen on a two-day a week basis from this Thursday (30th March). The Skye capital service has been in abeyance since 9th February due to operational reasons. However, on Sunday, Rob Wilson, who owns the Kyle Mace shop which includes the […]
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