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Former team-mate and a friend of more than 50 years, Skye councillor John Finlayson, told the Lochaber Times he was both shocked and deeply saddened by Mr Martin’s death.
A 65-year-old man died at the scene and his next of kin have been made aware.
Mr Blackford added that, whilst there is work to be done, there was a willingness from CrossReach to work collectively with NHS Highland and other partner agencies to make this happen, although CrossReach was unlikely to remain as the operator.
But local councillor John Gordon felt the way the news was announced was unacceptable
A spokeswoman for CrossReach said the decision came after ‘strenuous efforts’ to map a way forward for Budhmor were unsuccessful.
Skye has close links with the Outer Hebrides with ferries leaving to the Western Isles from Uig. It is also has some of the most stunning scenery in the West Highlands, with what seems like a castle at every turn .
Kilmuir Primary School pupils in Skye showed their support for Ukraine by making blue and yellow paper hearts.
Fort William and Lochaber travel north to face Strathglass and Newtonmore respectfully while Glengarry play host to Balliemore Cup Champions Skye and Kilmallie welcome Inverness to Canal Parks.
The enterprise was set up by Dave and Liz Kerr from Caithness and has already seen hundreds of devices given to children and young people.
You can now donate old laptops and PCs at Fort William, Ardnarmurchan, Portree and Ullapool libraries to help give children access to technology
