Raasay pontoon project awarded almost £450k of government funding
The news came as Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell announced £25 million funding for projects across Scotland – of which Raasay will receive £442,858.
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Lochaber
Coastal cash fund to deliver £30,000 in digital support in Lochaber
The Highland Council has been allocated £3,034,703 of Highland Coastal Communities Funding for the Highland regions – of which £462,032 is allocated for distribution within the Lochaber area while Skye and Rassay will get £505,492.
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Disappointment as Covid rules relaxation will only benefit ‘some 300’ islanders
The total population of the Highland Council islands is 10,349 of which 10,008 live on Skye. Apart from Skye the most populous islands are Raasay (161), Eigg (83), Muck (27), Rum (22) and Canna (12).
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Over 60 delegates at Skye and Raasay Gaelic consultation event
Earlier this year a major study into the use of Gaelic in island communities concluded that the language will fall into obsolescence unless significant changes are made in approach and strategy.
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Skye and Raasay investment plan moves forward
Chair of the Isle of Skye and Raasay Area Committee, Councillor John Gordon, said that for Skye and Raasay to retain their reputations as internationally renowned sustainable tourism destinations a co-ordinated approach is required to identify priorities and investment.
Lochaber
Raasay Walled Garden recognised by Keep Scotland Beautiful
The groups in the Highlands to be recognised are: Raasay Walled Garden, by Kyle and Gairloch Sitooterie Wildlife Observation Garden.
Lochaber
Planting seeds of knowledge at Skye Zine
Activities to coincide with the launch of ATLAS Arts’ new programme will include exploring the sharing of stories, publications and knowledge of seed sovereignty and environmental justice on Skye.
Lochaber
Raasay community works with FLS to keep hydro scheme on track
The Inverarish Hydro Scheme is the first application of its kind to FLS’s Community Asset Transfer Scheme – to build and operate a community owned ‘run-of-river’ hydro scheme.
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Portree lifeboat ferries medical personnel to Raasay emergency
Portree Lifeboat is a Trent Class Lifeboat which is authorised by the RNLI to carry other emergency services during this current situation.
Lochaber
Spirit of the Hebrides long-listed for Highland Book Prize
The book has atmospheric images of Skye and Raasay and poems inspired by influential Gaelic poet Sorley Maclean, writes Kirsteen Bell.