Kate Forbes MSP believes the new laws could help reverse depopulation.
HOPES have been expressed that the Scottish Government’s new Islands Bill will promote islanders’ voices when it comes to healthcare provision on Skye and Raasay, writes Mark Entwistle.
Despite repeatedly lobbying NHS Highland for solutions for both areas, the Isle of Raasay remains without adequate overnight cover and the suspension of out-of-hours services at Portree Hospital is occurring more often.