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MAJOR SPORTING ANNOUNCEMENT FORMULA ONE CIRCUIT PROPOSED FOR TROTTERNISH The Isle of Skye Tourist Board can confirm that preliminary discussions are under way regarding an ambitious proposal to bring Formula One motor…
Read moreMAJOR WELLNESS ANNOUNCEMENT - SLIGACHAN FIVE-STAR LUXURY REJUVENATION CENTRE APPROVED The Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to announce plans for a new luxury wellness and rejuvenation facility at Sligachan. For…
Read moreINTERNATIONAL CALENDAR DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT We are pleased to confirm that The Men of Skye 2027 Calendar has now been officially listed and is available to order online. Following several months of photography, n…
Read moreMAJOR OIL DISCOVERY — ECONOMIC UPDATE Significant oil reserves have been discovered beneath several crofts on Skye following routine drainage work. The discovery was initially attributed to a leak from Donnie’s tracto…
Read morePUBLIC DECENCY NOTICE – 2027 CALENDAR Following several months of careful planning, poor judgement and one conversation in the bar which should probably have ended much earlier, we are delighted to confirm that the Is…
Read moreEXCITING MAJOR REDEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT KING GEORGE V PLAYING FIELD TO BECOME PORTREE’S FIRST FIVE-STAR CAMPERVAN RESORT Following extensive consideration of Portree’s housing pressures, parking difficulties, lack o…
Read moreOLD MAN OF STORR GONDOLA — PROJECT UPDATE Plans are being developed for a gondola from the Storr car park to a new viewing platform near the Old Man. The aim is to improve access and ease pressure on the path. Our vis…
Read moreLOCAL DEMOCRACY ANNOUNCEMENT DONNIE MACLEOD ANNOUNCES BID TO STAND FOR COUNCIL After years of standing at gates, leaning on things and explaining how everything could be done so much better if folk would just stop int…
Read moreUNCONFIRMED DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT SCONSER GOLF CLUB & QUARRY REDEVELOPMENT The Isle of Skye Tourist Board has become aware of a currently entirely unverified proposal involving Donald Trump, Sconser Golf Club and w…
Read moreDue to the astronomical price of petrol and diesel, motorists on Skye are being asked to treat all remaining fuel as a valuable personal asset. With immediate effect, dashboard fuel readings should be interpreted as f…
Read moreFollowing considerable public pressure, we are pleased to confirm that the Isle of Skye Tourist Board has now established a presence on Instagram. Donnie says this will allow us to reach younger visitors. Murdo says t…
Read moreUNEXPECTED ARCHIVES DISCOVERY THE DONNIE MACLEOD YEARS: 1986 During a routine clear-out of the Tourist Board archives, staff discovered a cardboard box containing three expired ferry timetables, a receipt for a second…
Read moreFollowing several requests, two complaints and a handwritten note left beside the kettle, Donnie now has his own advice page. Visitors may submit questions about Skye, ferries, roads, weather, midges, local customs or…
Read moreFirst of all, we would like to say a genuine thank you for the extraordinary amount of support this page has received. Every follow, comment, share and contribution has helped the page travel considerably farther than…
Read morePORTREE FLOATING CAR PARK APPROVED The Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to announce plans for Portree’s first floating multi-storey car park. The new five-deck facility will be moored in Portree Harbour and pro…
Read moreSKYE BRIDGE TO BE CONVERTED INTO DRAWBRIDGE TO RESTORE ISLAND STATUS The Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to announce an ambitious new infrastructure project which will see the Skye Bridge converted into Scotla…
Read moreNEW EDINBANE WOOL INNOVATION CENTRE ANNOUNCED One of the long-standing problems facing Skye crofters is the remarkably low value of raw sheep wool. In some cases, the cost of shearing, handling and transporting the fl…
Read moreSKYE MOBILE PUBLIC TOILET PILOT - Following repeated concerns regarding public toilet provision across the island, a new mobile toilet service is to be trialled next summer. Rather than building additional permanent f…
Read moreOASIS — LIVE IN PORTREE The Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to confirm that plans are progressing for Oasis to perform a special open-air concert in Por…
Read moreResidents of Portree woke this morning to discover a mysterious new mural on the prominent gable wall of a building in the village centre. Nobody saw it being pain…
Read moreFollowing extensive consultation, we are delighted to unveil plans for the “Cuillin Mountain Access Improvement Scheme”, an ambitious £318 million proj…
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce proposals for the new Portree International Cruise Terminal, allowing some of the world’s largest cruise ships to dock dire…
Read moreThe Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to announce plans for one of Europe’s largest medicinal cannabis production facilities on the island.…
Read moreFollowing a successful pilot project, we’re pleased to announce that businesses and individuals will soon be able to sponsor a passing place on…
Read moreFollowing another very busy visitor season, we’re pleased to announce the introduction of a new Skye Border Control facility at the Skye Bri…
Read moreFollowing several months of highly confidential discussions, we’re delighted to confirm that the Isle of Skye is entering the international space race. The new …
Read more🧚♀️ ISLE OF SKYE TOURIST BOARD — FAIRY POOLS UPGRADE Following extensive visitor feedback, we’re delighted to announce plans to heat the Fairy Pools. For years, visitors have travelled from around the world…
Read moreThe Isle of Skye Tourist Board is delighted to announce that Portree has been selected to host this year’s World Sheep Hairdressing Championships. Sk…
Read moreWe’re delighted to hear that proposals for a Highland Visitor Levy are progressing. Visitors already contribute millions to the local economy thr…
Read moreThe Isle of Skye Tourist Board is pleased to announce a major new conservation project aimed at protecting one of the island’s most recognisable native species. The H…
Read moreWe’re delighted to announce that Amazon is to open a major new distribution hub in Broadford. After an extensive search for a suitable facility, executives are…
Read moreThe Isle of Skye is pleased to announce that discussions have begun regarding a formal twinning arrangement with Benidorm, Spain. Although geographically different, both destinations share a strong tourism economy and…
Read more📻 GOOD NEWS FROM SKYE Congratulations to Radio Skye, our award-winning community radio station, broadcasting 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Some people have asked why an island even needs a radio station broadcasting…
Read moreMore than 300,000 people have now visited the Old Man of Storr in a single year. Which is remarkable when you consider he has made absolutely no effort whatsoever. No advertising. No social media. Hasn't updated his w…
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