Skye is Scotland’s second most popular destination. The data shows that visitor numbers continue to grow each year and now exceed pre-covid levels. It is alarming that a destination like Skye faces the real possibility of not having a body...
Read MoreKeeping You Informed – 19th July 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
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Short Term Lets Consultation Deadline 13th August
You can take part in the consultation using this link – https://bit.ly/3hMmRyc
Latest Guidance and support for the Scottish Tourism Industry
Guidance for the tourism and hospitality sector, including procedures for staff and customer safety and an operations checklist.
Tourism and Hospitality in the Highlands and Islands – Survey Report
FSB Scotland publishes analysis of its latest survey of Tourism and Hospitality businesses in the Highlands and Islands – https://bit.ly/2UmOHbr
Communities Recovery Fund
‘The Communities Recovery Fund aims to support community groups, charities, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations who are supporting people and communities in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19 as we head towards recovery from the pandemic.’
Full details here – https://bit.ly/3zb6eCd
Level 0 from 19 July
‘People should continue to follow public health measures to protect one another as all of Scotland prepares to move to Level 0 at 00:01 on Monday 19 July.
Confirming the change to Level 0, the First Minister urged people to adhere to protective measures and sensible precautions to suppress coronavirus (COVID-19) to help create conditions that allow Scotland to move beyond Level 0 on 9 August.’
Full Details here – https://bit.ly/3rkTaat
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