First Minister visits SMO and cuts the first turf from Kilbeg

Added on 09 June 2013

Friday 7th June saw Alex Salmond, First Minister perform the ceremony of the cutting of the first turb marking the start of the project to create Kilbeg, Skye's first new village in 100 years and the long-awaited expansion of Sabhal Mor Ostaig. A few pictures of the occasion are shown below; ...

Ward Forum Portree 10th June

Added on 28 May 2013

Please find attached agenda and poster for the Ward Forum to be held on the 10th June 2013 at 2pm In Tigh na Sgire, the main topic is Planning and Development with Tim Scott the principal planner, There will also be an updated from the NHS, Fire and police service, as well as other council services...

Extraction of Timber from Tormore Forest

Added on 23 May 2013

We have been advised today that the Community Trust are likely to start the extraction of timber from Tormore Forest on or around 17th June. The Haulage Accord, the guidelines to allow the road transport of the timber was approved this week by the Highland Council. It is proposed that the transport...