Good news for Scotland's West Coast shipping

Added on 17 June 2012

Following a massive campaign of lobbying, petitions and press coverage the British Government announced in a written statement on the 12th of June that the provision of a government funded Emergency Towing Vessel for the Highlands and Islands will continue for an indefinite period and not less than...

Community Trees in Sleat

Added on 31 May 2012

Following the Community Council meeting on the 1st May it was suggested that commemorative trees be planted in Sleat in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of HM The Queen, and that each of the townships could express their own requirements if any. The Woodlands Trust have made a scheme available fo...

Fly Tipping continues at Armadale Pier

Added on 29 May 2012

The Community Council were notified yesterday that more fly-tipping of domestic rubbish has taken place outwith the bins at the car park area at Armadale Pier. The Highland Council operatives were accompanied by the supervisor who refused, quite correctly, to pick up the rubbish, as this was not in...