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Keeping You Informed – 29th April 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 25th April 2021
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
Our Manifesto: Making Skye a Truly Great Place to Live, Work and Visit
SkyeConnect firmly believes that the restoration and development of sustainable tourism on Skye must happen in tandem with the development of the island’s infrastructure, wider economy and affordable housing stock.
Keeping You Informed – 19th April 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 9th April 2021
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Alistair Danter’s work as Project Manager for SkyeConnect.
The Skyetime Podcast – Gordon Campbell Gray, The Wee Hotel Company
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Gordon Campbell Gray, owner of The Wee Hotel Company that includes The Three Chimneys on Skye.
Keeping You Informed – 8th April 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihoods and businesses on Skye.
SKYE’S TOURISM BUSINESSES NEED A MINIMUM SEASON OF 20 WEEKS IF THEY ARE TO SURVIVE
The results of a SkyeConnect survey of business confidence, following the announcement of plans to re-open the economy, reveal another lockdown could decimate the industry.
Keeping You Informed – 26th March 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihood and businesses on Skye.
Keeping You Informed – 25th March 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihood and businesses on Skye.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 24th March 2021
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on our Sectoral Surveys, Visitor Management Summit, A link the recent seminar on Slow Adventure, Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing, STA on-line spring conference, The Skyetime Podcast and a Daily Telegraph Travel article featuring Skye.
Keeping You Informed – 19th March 2021
Our round up of the latest news and information affecting livelihood and businesses on Skye.
The Skyetime Podcast – Mark Sealey and the Talisker Transatlantic Rowing Challenge
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Atlantic Rower, Mark Sealey who last month completed the Talisker Transatlantic Challenge, carrying the new Skye flag on the transom of the Force Genesis boat.
Keeping You Informed – 17th March 2021
In this article you will find information on support from local Accountants CSMCo regarding upcoming grant closures, Info on the Small Accommodation Providers Paying Council Tax Fund, Highland Recruitment Offer as well as lockdown lifting information and commentary.
Keeping You Informed – 7th March 2021
In this article you will find information on our Introduction to Slow Adventure Workshop, Analysis on Financing Scotlands Recovery. STA’s most recent update, STA Virtual Spring Conference, and an article you may find of interest regarding a new pothole solution.
Keeping You Informed – 5th March 2021
In this article you will find information on training and apprenticeships support for businesses from UHI, Support for Bed and Breakfasts Paying Council Tax Grant, Information on the Skye and Raasay Investments plan, Latest Support Funding & Information from Scottish Enterprise, and last weeks Government Framework document.
The Skyetime Podcast – Janette Sutherland – SAC Consulting
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Janette Sutherland of SAC Consulting in Portree. Janette is involved in two collaborative projects with SkyeConnect.
SKYECONNECT SECURES FUNDING TO EXPLORE THE OPTIONS FOR A ‘VISITOR PAYBACK’ SCHEME
SkyeConnect has been awarded a grant of £7700 by NatureScot, through the ‘Better Places Green Recovery Fund’
TOURISM INDUSTRY WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S SUPPORT FUND FOR BED AND BREAKFAST’S
SkyeConnect and the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government is to provide much needed financial support to B&Bs and Self-Caterers paying Council Tax.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 2nd March 2021
In Alistair’s Mini Bite below you’ll find information on Developing Young Workforce Free Webinar for employers, an Introduction to Slow Tourism event, a new collaboration to support land managers and more…
Keeping You Informed – 22nd February 2021
Below you will find information regarding our upcoming webinar with Alastair Ross, Information from Highland Council on views for Short Term Let Licensing, The Weekly STA update and information on Cyber Week Scotland.
The Skyetime Podcast – Neil Mathieson – Torabhaig Distillery
The Skyetime Podcast returns for Season 2 with guest Neil Mathieson, Chief Executive of Mossburn Distillers & Torabhaig Distillery.
Keeping You Informed – 16th February
Below you will find information on support for Coach Tour Operators, Visitor Attractions and Hostels. You’ll also find information on Business Interruption Insurance, Free training from UHI & a petition for the extension of the 5% Hospitality VAT.
Keeping You Informed – 10th February
Below you will find information on support for Coach Tour Operators, Visitor Attractions and Hostels. You’ll also find information on Business Interruption Insurance, Free training from UHI & a petition for the extension of the 5% Hospitality VAT.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 8th Feb 2021
Here are a few of the issues occupying SkyeConnect’s time in recent weeks…
Short-Term Lets Licensing Legislation has been approved
We are disappointed to announce that the Short Term Lets Licensing legislation was approved yesterday by the Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee.
Keeping You Informed – 4th Feb 2021
Below you will find the latest updates on Business Gateway Webinars, Inverness Castle, B&B/Self Caterers Petition, Northern Innovation Hub and The Academy Food and Drink Partnership
Information on Various Funds – 3rd Feb 2021
Below you will find information on several new Covid support funds, as well as updates on support from Scottish Enterprise
PRESS RELEASE: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT MESSAGING IS ‘KILLING THE TOURISM SECTOR’
The Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers has hit out at the impact of Scottish Government messaging on the industry.
Mini Bite – from Alistair Danter – 25th Jan 2021
Here are a few of the issues occupying SkyeConnect’s time at the start of the year…
Keeping You Informed – 24th January 2021
Below you will find information regarding Kate Forbes letter on COVID 19 Business Support, Visit Scotland Fund to support inbound tourism and a link to STA’s most recent news update.
Keeping You Informed – Tuesday 19th January 2021
Below you will find information on Public Contract opportunities for Highland businesses as well as an update on our Skye Flag journeying across the Atlantic.
Keeping you informed – Saturday 16th January 2021
In this roundup you’ll find information information on Rural Tourism Infrastructure, Hospitality Training Opportunity & HIE Event – What on earth is Cyber Security? as well as other articles of interest.
THE LIVELIHOODS OF 60,000 B&B PROVIDERS IN SCOTLAND COULD BE DECIMATED BY THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT’S LICENSING SCHEME
The Scottish Government has been warned that plans for a Licensing Scheme for Short-term Lets could devastate Scotland’s Bed and Breakfast sector. That was the stark warning from David Weston, Chair of the Bed and Breakfast Association, at an emergency webinar organised by Destination Management Organisation, SkyeConnect today (14th January 2021).
January grants top-up announced
A significant top-up to the grant support available for hospitality, retail and leisure businesses across Scotland closed by level 4 restrictions will be paid following an announcement by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes.
Keeping you informed – Monday 11th January 2021
In this roundup you’ll find information on Clarification of grants for Short-Terms Lets and B&B’s from ASSC, a new Green Recovery Fund from NatureScot, Information on how to adapt your tourism business for 2021, and new guidance on UK pet travel.
Business Closure Grant Scheme open for applications
The Highland Council today (Thursday 7 January) launched the Temporary Business Closure Grant. This grant is available for businesses who have had to close due to the COVID-19 protective measures introduced on Boxing Day.
Highland Council Grants and Funds Update
Information regarding new grant applications, funds and Schemes following recent Scottish Goverment Christmas Restrictions Covid Update.
News: £104 million tourism and hospitality lifeline
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Scotland are to benefit from a £104.3 million package of support in the New Year.
SkyeConnect Bitesize – 15th December
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin It’s been a busy couple of weeks since we were last in touch. While protocols between the various tiers and devolved administrations continues to cause confusion at least the news around the availability of vaccines and a campaign of vaccination is positive. Here are a few
SkyeConnect AGM Tuesday 8th December at 1000 online
SkyeConnect CIC is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting which will be held online via the Zoom portal at 1000 on Tuesday 8th December 2020.
SKYECONNECT AGM GOES VIRTUAL
The keynote speaker at this year’s SkyeConnect Annual General Meeting – to be held online on Tuesday 2nd December at 1000 – is VisitScotland’s Director of Industry and Destination Development, Riddell Graham
The Skyetime Podcast – Festival of Small Halls
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins previews the Festival of Small Halls which takes place between the 26th and 28th of November.
SkyeConnect Video Bitesize Ep.6
In this weeks bitesize – we cover the launch of skye-connect.com our new B2B membership website plus much more.
The Skyetime Podcast – David MacDonald
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to young entrepreneur, David MacDonald from Portree.
Press Release – New Director Recruitment
Following the formal transition of SkyeConnect from a
Limited Liability Company to
a Community Interest Company (CIC), the
organisation is now seeking to recruit new
Directors to join the Board
The Skyetime Podcast – SkyeConnect Directors
This week, Skyetime Podcast presenter, Simon Cousins talks to the Project Manager and two Directors from SkyeConnect
The Skyetime Podcast – Faye Macleod
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins reflects on a week of Government announcements and policy changes that will have a significant impact on the business community.
SkyeConnect EGM November 2020
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin SkyeConnect invites its Members and members of the public to attend the rearranged EGM which is to be held online via Zoom on Tuesday 10th November at 1000. This will be to ratify the organisation’s transition from a limited company to a Community Interest Company. In
The Skyetime Podcast Mark Crothall
Simon Cousins talks to Marc Crothall, the Chief executive of the Scottish Tourism Alliance.
Video Bitesize – 25th October
This week’s SkyeConnect Bitesize update brings you news of our meeting with Ian Blackford MP, the launch of Protect Skye, a new Track and Trace app
SkyeConnect EGM 3rd November 2020 at 1000
The Board of SkyeConnect invites members of the public and SkyeConnect members to an EGM to be held online via Zoom on Tuesday 3rd November at 1000.
The Skyetime Podcast – Underwater Photography
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins meets photographers Gill Williams and Geraint Ashton Jones
The Skyetime Podcast – Alistair Danter
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to SkyeConnect Project Manager, Alistair Danter, about the plight of the hospitality and tourism industry on Skye following the latest Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Government.
The Skyetime Podcast – Fiona Campbell ASSC Scotland
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins talks to Fiona Campbell, the Chief Executive of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers.
PRESS RELEASE –8th October 2020
SKYECONNECT URGES THE GOVERNMENT TO PUBLISH ITS EVIDENCE FOR THE CLAMPDOWN ON HOSPITALITY AND FULLY COMPENSATE THE SECTOR
Consultation on proposed regulation of short-term lets – Scotland
SkyeConnect has today sent an email to our database of self-catering businesses in Skye and neighbouring areas.
The Skyetime Podcast – Peter McDermott
In this week’s episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins meets acclaimed designer and landscape artist, Peter McDermott.
Video Bitesize 27th September
Watch this week’s Bitesize update on Vimeo here or read the text version below.
The Skyetime Podcast – Dougie Baird OATS
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins meets the Chief Executive of OATS – the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland, Dougie Baird.
The Skyetime Podcast – SkyeSkyns
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins visits one of Skye’s most popular visitor attractions – Skyeskyns.
Skye Cycle Network Special
This week’s SkyeConnect video update is a special on the new Skye Cycle Network, a local community project aiming to provide better cycling, walking and wheeling access for communities across Skye and Raasay.
The Skyetime Podcast – The Bristol Gulls
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins meets the ‘Bristol Gulls’. The Gulls are a team of four female rowers preparing to take on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge.
PRESS RELEASE – Hospitality Industry Suffering From Reduced Capacity And Low Autumn Bookings
Skye’s tourism and hospitality industry is reporting low business confidence as it moves from summer into the autumn season.
The Skyetime Podcast – Torabhaig Distillery
In the latest episode of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins visits Skye’s youngest Distillery – Torabhaig – where the distillers are producing a heavily peated, single malt whisky in a beautifully restored farm steading overlooking the Sound of Sleat.
Bitesize Episode 1
Watch our first SkyeConnect Bitesize video, where we keep you up to date with SkyeConnect and highlight some news you may have missed.
The Skyetime Podcast – The Skye Flag
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins is in Portree for the historic unveiling of Skye’s official flag.
An Interview With Skye Flag Designer Calum Alasdair Munro
An interview with nine year-old Calum Alasdair Munro of Kilmuir, Isle of Skye winner of the competition to design a flag for Skye.
The Skye Flag Launch Video & Press Release
The Isle of Skye has its first ever official flag after a year long competition and public vote.
The Skyetime Podcast – Seamus Bar
In the latest edition of the Skyetime Podcast, Simon Cousins visits one of Skye’s great social institutions, Seamus’ Bar at the Sligachan Hotel.