Fàilte gu Comhairle Coimhearsnachd Shlèite
Welcome to Sleat Community Council
Sleat occupies a distinctive peninsula at the southern end of the Isle of Skye; from the isthmus between Loch Eishort and Loch na Dal to the Point of Sleat. Loch Eishort bounds the peninsula to the northwest and the Sound of Sleat to the southeast. The relatively gentle terrain of Sleat, with its fertile land and low hills, is the origin of its name: Shlèite comes from the Old Norse ‘sléttr’, meaning smooth or even.
Sleat's population has increased substantially over the last 25 years to around 1,000 residents. We're where you land if you come to Skye by ferry and well connected to the mainland via the Skye Bridge. Sleat is a crofting and fishing community, but also the home to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig - Scotland's centre for Gaelic - and a vibrant music and creative sector.
The Sleat Community Council is elected to represent the views and aspirations of our community within the Highland Region, we work closely with local development trusts, Highland Council and with our MSPs, MP and other public and community bodies.
Plana Àite Ionadail Shlèite
Local Place Plan for Sleat
We have created an ambitious plan to shape Sleat’s future. Through community conversations, we've developed a vision that looks at different local challenges and opportunities over the next 10 years.
Tha sinn air plana àrd-amasail a chruthachadh airson Slèite san àm ri teachd. Tro chòmhraidhean sa choimhearsnachd, tha sinn air lèirsinn a leasachadh a choimheadas ri na diofar dhùbhlan agus chothroman ionadail a dh’fhaodadh èirigh anns na 10 bliadhnaichean a tha romhainn.
