Marine animal entanglement in plastic fishing gear and marine debris is a growing threat to whales and dolphins around the world, driving some species to the brink of extinction. In Scottish waters, Skye-based Ellie MacLennan (co-ordinator of the Scottish Entanglement...
The Carbon Neutral Island Raasay team has launched their maiden blog giving a personal take on the latest developments, progress and challenges in Raasay's carbon neutral journey. Raasay is one of six islands that the Scottish Government is supporting to become carbon...
We are finalising the report of the Healthy Homes survey, which has revealed sobering facts about the state of housing in our area. We're planning an on-line conference early next year, in partnership with Carbon Neutral Islands Raasay, to share the results and...
The SELF Health project is running a community kitchen and cafe at the Hebridean Inn during the winter months. You can come along and volunteer to learn how to make simple, nutritious food for all the family and connect with other local residents while helping supply the local food bank with healthy meals. Or just pop in to pick up a healthy lunch to keep you fuelled for a busy day!
We now have a ‘small electricals’ Bring Bank Bin located in Kyleakin car park, next to the clothing recycling container. Bright pink and hard to miss, this is available 24 hrs and anything with a plug, battery or cable can be recycled!
Come along to these free apple workshops and learn all about apple varieties, growing, nurturing growth, grafting, pressing and more. There will be local growers and experts on hand to tell us all they know. Broadford Village Hall on Saturday 7th October, 1pm to...
Hearst & Gaither South Skye celebrated food from field to fork in two events for the finale of the Highlands and Island Climate Festival on 30th September. An Crùbh's Community Festival featured crofters Susan Walker and Gavin Parson who explained how they grow,...
by Anne MacLennan A group met at the Hebridean Inn on September 21st to continue the discussions and planning to create a sustainable food system in Skye and Lochalsh, accessible and affordable for everyone. There is a strong desire to have some sort of community food...
Amy Bentall, Janet Ullman and Emma Bee are the new Highland Community Waste Partnership team for Skye! The Highland Community Waste Partnership focuses on reducing food waste, tackling single use items, and increasing the use of pre-loved, repaired and shared goods....
From July 22nd to August 5th, a team of Environmental Scientists from Loughborough University will be visiting Skye to conduct a research project that explores what types of litter persist on the island’s beaches in the modern day, and in what quantity. Surveys and cleans will take place around the island.