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 – 5th October 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
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Short Term Let’s – Keeping You Up To Date
Parliamentary Questions lodged by cross-party MSPs, pertinent to the Short-Term Let Regulations – https://bit.ly/2XRbs9k
Scottish Government survey in relation to STLs – Do you believe that the legislation will achieve it’s stated aims? https://bit.ly/3lboDe4
Unintended consequences of STL – the operators view. https://bit.ly/3ldi4aW
Discover Scotland 2022
New travel trade platform launched by VisitScotland which will enable Scottish businesses to connect with key buyers from around the globe regardless of the challenges of COVID-19. https://bit.ly/3iwicjK
Year of Stories 2022 – Industry Webinar
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 is our opportunity to spotlight, celebrate and promote the wealth of stories inspired by, written, or created in Scotland. From icons of literature to local tales, the year aims to encourage locals and visitors to experience a diversity of voices, take part in events and explore the places, people and cultures connected to all forms of our stories, past and present. For further information please follow this link – https://bit.ly/3moJDNB
Year of Stories Marketing Toolkit – https://bit.ly/3laY0EI
Creative Partnerships – Arts and Business
Connecting with business and public sector in the Highlands & Islands – Finding common ground: How to develop effective creative partnerships. Follow this link to find out more – https://bit.ly/3oNo7oT
Update from the Communities Housing Trust
Our development with The Staffin Housing, Health & Business Development was featured on BBC Scotland’s Disclosure programme the other day, in an episode about the difficulties finding housing, particularly for younger and low-income folk – further information can be found at https://bit.ly/3ldMWrP, and to watch the documentary in full on BBC iplayer follow this link https://bbc.in/3D9MbWP
Kyle & Lochalsh Community Trust Update
Discussion and information regarding the Viking Village proposals for The Plock in Kyle of Lochalsh. Further information and links can be found here – https://bit.ly/3Fm4J7W
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccine Certification Scheme
Further information can be found here – https://bit.ly/3a76jfB
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