Firefighters across the north called to multiple incidents as favourable weekend weather ignites wildfire season
Smoke billowed across swathes of the Highlands and Islands at the weekend as dry weather ignited wildfire season in earnest.
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Fire crews tackling four mile long wildfire on Skye
Four fire crews were earlier today tackling a large wildfire on Skye that was said to possess a fire front of around four miles.
Why Leslie swapped the Big Apple for cosy Highlands creativity
Each week, we ask small businesses key questions.
Flights from Skye to London and the central belt set to take off as airport plan is approved by Highland councillors
A controversial plan for a trial of flights from a Skye airstrip to the central belt of Scotland and London has been approved by councillors.
Low bed numbers in Skye ‘still a concern’ despite plans for 24-bed community hospital going on display
The number of hospital beds in Portree and the north of Skye are “still of concern”, in spite of plans for a 24-bed community hospital going on display for the first time yesterday.
Woman killed in car crash on Highland road was prominent businessman’s wife
The woman who died in a one-crash crash near Kyle of Lochalsh was the wife of a prominent Skye businessman.
Travel: Skye’s offerings leave a lasting impression
It is a long time since I have been over the sea to Skye, and it felt more like we were “blown over the sea” as we drove over the bridge in gale force winds.
Minibus crashes into a ditch on Skye
Passengers on board a minibus had a lucky escape this afternoon after it careered into a ditch on Skye.
Skye teen Chloe relishes first RNLI volunteer shout
A Skye teenager on-call with the RNLI over Christmas was celebrating yesterday after successfully navigating her first real shout.
First Christmas with an RNLI pager for Portree schoolgirl
A Skye teenager is has taken on some extra responsibility this festive season - and one that could put her Christmas dinner in jeopardy.
Health report on Highland towns and city
A “health check” on the vibrancy of Highland towns and Inverness city centre has discovered stark contrasts in fortunes across the region.
Island residents voice concerns at the lack of progress for ‘basic’ health service
Skye residents and officials have voiced their concerns at the lack of progress - and cash - to implement changes promised to give them a “basic” health service on the island.
Lucky escape for tourists after their bus goes off road in Highland crash
A dozen people had a lucky escape yesterday after a tour bus left a busy Highland road, ending up on its side down an embankment.
Skye organisation hopes to unite tourism businesses
An island organisation hopes to bring together tourism businesses, tomorrow, to mark an the next stage in its plan to develop the destination.
Landslip near Invergarry wipes out power supply to thousands in the Western Isles
A landslip near Invergarry has wiped out the power supply to thousands of islanders this morning in the Hebrides.
Leisurely trip to Portree offers majestic surroundings
When it comes to visiting Skye, the journey is as important as the destination.
NHS Highland assures the public that all 12 beds at a Skye hospital will be open by next May
An assurance from NHS Highland that all 12 beds at Portree Hospital will be open by May next year, has been welcomed by MSP Kate Forbes.
‘It is a poignant day’ says Deputy First Minister as Gaelic school opens on Skye
John Swinney described the new Gaelic school in Portree as “what the language deserved” at the official opening yesterday.
Community raises over £33,000 for Skye family following fatal crash
A community has raised more than £33,000 for the family of a Skye man who died following a crash on the island.
Serious four car crash closes the A87 in Skye
Emergency service are currently in attendance at a serious four vehicle collision on Skye.
Coastguard attend two separate incidents on Skye
Stornoway Coastguard have been called out to attend to two separate incidents involving drifting vessels due to the weather.
Highland skills workshops paving the way for entrepreneurs and social enterprises
A Highlands and Islands-wide programme of skills workshops for entrepreneurs and social enterprises is being launched this month.
Skye pupils explore historical sites under expert guidance
Pupils from Portree, Staffin and Kilmuir Primary Schools have been exploring sites of historical interest on Skye, with the help of local historians, writers and artists.
Youngster who fell ill on Highland beach rescued by Coastguard team
Coastguard teams were scrambled to a Highland beach last night after a teenage boy fell ill during a party.
£8.7million Gaelic School opens in Portree
Pupils from Portree will today attend different primary schools for the first time as a new Gaelic School opens its doors.
Investigation launched after Skye bridge dismantled
Police on Skye are investigating after a wooden bridge on a public path near Portree was dismantled.
GALLERY: See artist’s impression of Skye ecological hotel
As plans are lodged to create a luxury ecological resort hotel in Skye, we've taken a look at what the entrepreneurial husband and wife business team have planned.
£2m plans lodged for a luxury ecological resort hotel on Skye
Ambitious £2million tourism plans to create a “luxury ecological resort hotel” on the Isle of Skye will fill a desperate accommodation gap on the island, the developer has claimed.
Sir Lewis meets with local campaigners on Skye as part of external review
Sir Lewis Ritchie met local campaigners on Skye yesterday as part of a review of health care services on the island.
Out of hours service at Portree Hospital in Skye suspended again
The out-of-hours service at Portree Hospital has been suspended again amid an ongoing staffing crisis.
Fish farm feeding barge contract creates 20 jobs
A commission to build a new feeding barge for the Scottish Salmon Company’s (SSC) expanding operations on the Isle of Skye has created 20 jobs at Inverness-based Gael Force Group.
Woman cut free after car plunge
A woman was left trapped 100 metres down a steep embankment after careering off a road on the Isle of Skye.