Skeabost Memorial Hall

24/05/2026

Restoring the Tower of London Horses

u3a Monthly meeting
29 May 2026 2-4pm

Skeabost Memorial Hall

This month we are delighted to welcome furniture restorer Leslie Charteris. Leslie will describe the restoration of twelve life size wooden horses in the Tower of London. These horses were commissioned by the Crown in the late 1600’s and were made by some of the most famous carvers of the time, including Grinling Gibbons. They were painted naturalistically by Valentine Bailey.

All welcome
Refreshments available

11/05/2026

Remember the second round of consultation, this Friday 12th June 11am to 3pm

PRE-APPLICATION CONSULTATION EVENT
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (SCOTLAND) REGULATIONS 2013
Notice under regulation 7(2)(b) Pre-application consultation by the prospective applicant

Proposed development at River Snizort (BP60) with nearest address being the Skeabost Farm Road, Uigshader, Skeabost, Highland, Scotland, IV51 9LW (coordinates - 141792 844396) for the Proposed borrow pit and associated ancillary works.

Two rounds of consultation events will be carried out on behalf of Balfour Beatty at the Skeabost Community Hall, Portree, IV51 9NP on the following dates:-

Event 1 - Tuesday 12th May 2026 between 3.30pm to 6.30pm
Event 2 - Friday 12th June 2026 between 11am to 3pm

Feedback is invited up to 2-weeks after each event using survey form at the event, or via dedicated project website - https://streets-uk.com/balfour/borrowpits, or on telephone 0800 987 5990, or to [email protected].

This notice does not relate to a planning application at this point. Comments should not be made to The Highland Council. Any comments made to the prospective applicant are not representations to the planning authority.

Upon validation of the planning application, normal neighbour notification and publicity will be undertaken at that time and you will have the opportunity to make formal representations regarding the proposal at that time.

The transmission network on Skye is to be upgraded by SSEN Transmission with new overhead lines, securing power for generations and ensuring connection for renewable energy. Balfour Beatty has been appointed to undertake some of the upgrade works. As part of the construction project, there will be a...

10/05/2026

What's on at Skeabost Memorial Hall
Mon 2-5 Bowling - Winter only
Mon 7-9 Skye Wind Band
Mon 7-9 The Paint Shop 7 (monthly)
Tues 2-3 Pilates
Tues 7.30-9.30 Skye Chorus
Wed 1-3 Stroke Friends
Wed 7-9 Island Chorus
Thur 1-3 Crafty Chatter (1st+3rd Thurs)
Thur 7.30-9.30 Scottish Country Dancing
Fri 1.30-4 U3A (last Friday each month)
Fri 7.30-9.30 Cèilidh Dancing (1st Friday of
month November to March)

15/04/2026

To Skye from Highland Chieftain to Hebrides

u3a Monthly meeting
24 April 2026 2-4pm

Skeabost Memorial Hall

We are delighted to welcome Angus Ross to present a history of ferries and their predecessors to and around Skye, from the inception of steamships to the present day. A professional sailor, Angus has had an interest in West Highland steamers throughout his life. He illustrates this significant historical research with personal anecdote and a current perspective of our ferry operations.

All welcome
Refreshments available

27/03/2026

27/03/2026

Hope to see you there this Saturday!

25/03/2026

u3a AGM - a chance to find out what we do

Do you have time on your hands? Do you fancy walking with other people or trying pickleball? Do you have an urge to read plays or meditate? Is geology your thing or art or photography? Would you like to hear great speakers on a wide range of topics?

Come along to our AGM on Friday 27 March at 2.00pm at Skeabost Memorial Hall to find out about the range of activities we have on offer for a mere £15 per year. All welcome. Refreshments and chat available

15/01/2026

Celebrating 25 years of Skye Birds - some conservation challenges

Friday 30 January 2026 [14:00-16:00]
u3a monthly meeting
Skeabost Memorial Hall

We are delighted that Bob McMillan will join us on 30 January to talk about Skye Birds. It’s 25 years since the website www.skye-birds.com was established and the 3rd edition of Skye Birds is now out of print. The talk will look at some of exciting finds of the last 25 years, some of the disappointments, and some of the conservation challenges such as windfarms, Muirburn and increasing disturbance to important habitats.

All welcome
Refreshments available

23/12/2025

Season's Greetings to our supporters and user groups and many thanks to everyone who popped in to our recent Christmas Fayre.
We wish you all the best for 2026 and look forward to seeing you all soon.