Posts Tagged ‘Highlands and islands’
Ferry curbs to safeguard rural life
MEASURES to safeguard Scotland’s rural communities have been introduced in an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced over the weekend that ferries will no longer take visitors to the islands. Only locals and those travelling to and from the mainland for essential supplies or business will be permitted…
Read More‘Don’t underestimate importance of salmon farming’
SCOTLAND should never underestimate the importance of the salmon farming industry to rural areas, said MP Ian Blackford, the leader of the SNP in Westminster, as he opened new pier facilities at Mowi’s Kyleakin feed plant on Skye this morning. The newly refurbished and extended pier means both ingredients and the final feed product can…
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