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European visitors give Isle of Skye’s summer holiday season a lift


Published on Jul 29, 2010

European visitors give Isle of Skye’s summer holiday season a lift

HOLIDAYMAKERS from Europe seem to be providing a boost to an otherwise mediocre tourist season on Skye.


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Ferries Review runs into stormy waters


Published on Jul 29, 2010

CONNECTIONS to the mainland from nearby islands came under fire at a public meeting held in Oban.


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Famous horn sounds again in Glendale


Published on Jul 08, 2010

A horn used to summon crofters to meetings and warn of approaching government troops during the 'Crofters' War' in 1880s will sound again at the Glendale Trust's 'Come Home to Glendale' on July 23-24.


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My village: Elgol


Published on Jul 08, 2010

My village: Elgol

Tony and Margaret-Anne Moore realised their dream of moving to Elgol, Skye, where Margaret-Anne's roots are, in 2000 and share their reasons why it is such a special place.


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Mothballed Skye school to open for summer


Published on Jun 17, 2010

Borrodale Primary School saw its last children in 2007 but the Glendale Trust hopes its plans for a community cafe and exhibition will be a harbinger of better things to come.


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High-tech Skye company saved


Published on Jun 03, 2010

HIGH-TECH Skye medical equipment company Gaeltec Ltd has been saved after a London-based company stepped in to buy the firm.


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Tidal energy first for Skye


Published on May 27, 2010

The world's first shallow water tidal energy system could be operating in the narrow straits between Skye and the mainland within two years.


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My Village: Broadford


Published on May 27, 2010

My Village: Broadford

Retired Broadford vet Donald John MacLennan talks of his love for Broadford and the Isle of Skye.


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Leading Gaelic’s fight for survival


Published on May 20, 2010

Sabhal Mor Ostaig is leading the way in the fight to keep the Gaelic language alive and growing - The Oban Times visits the college on Skye to find out who is taking up Gaelic and why.


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Skye crofter to get treasure trove money


Published on May 13, 2010

A crofter on Skye is in line for a treasure trove windfall after an anchor he pulled out of a field drain was dated to the Viking period.


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