by Anne MacLennan The Lancet medical journal has recently published a series of strongly-worded articles about ultraprocessed foods (UPF). The authors write from a substantial evidence base, clearly deeply concerned about health and equity issues, and the lack of...
by Phil Knott Hello everyone, Firstly, a big thank you to everyone that made it along to Camping Skye last Sunday morning for the tree planting and guided walk. With over 30 folk in attendance, we were able to plant 400 trees before lunch, a great achievement. I then...
Skye Beach Cleans has produced a Debris Identification Guide to help you identify and categorise some of the more common litter items originating from marine industries. Once you have reported the debris on Skye Beach Clean's map, they'll do all the legwork for you,...
Ali-Energy now provides a free advice service on keeping your home warm and reducing energy costs. "Every house in the west and north of Scotland is different in all aspects, age and type of building and heating system, glazing and location. Our affordable warmth...
by Dan Milner While pink footed geese honked loudly overhead 17 volunteers, including eager kids, joined Sleat Nature Group's community clean of Torabhaig beach on Sunday 26 October. Despite a biting wind and autumnal showers in just two hours the beach had been...
The application for a 350-bed worker camp on Torrin Road, Broadford has been withdrawn by the developers SSEN/Sodexo. This camp was to house workers to build the substations for the Skye Overhead Line at Edinbane and Broadford. For more details and info on the Ben...
by Anne MacLennan Public Health Scotland wants to hear what you think about our food environment on Skye: what food is available and affordable to you, and how that shapes what you buy and eat. Access to affordable, healthy, acceptable and sustainable food is...
ReRoot is considering hosting a Food Information Day in March or April, with a focus on sustainability and food security. They are currently in discussions with the Rowett Institute in Aberdeen, which aims to improve diets in Scotland. The institute will be able to...
by Skye Windfarm Information Group Final submissions have been made following the Ben Aketil Public Inquiry held here on Skye during the summer. The Reporter (who chaired the inquiry) will now consider all the evidence and make his recommendations to Scottish...
by Phil Knott If you’d like to volunteer in the tree nursery or woodland during the next months, please join Phil Knott’s mailing list by emailing phil@broadfordandstrath.org for dates and times of volunteer sessions. Activities will include: Collecting tree seeds...