POLICE have dismissed claims by the BBC that officers are encouraging tourists not to visit the isle of Skye.
As part of its news coverage on the busy summer tourism season on the island, a BBC report claimed Police Scotland were advising visitors to stay away from the island unless they have reserved accommodation.
Sergeant Bruce Crawford, based in Portree, said in response: ‘I would never advise people against visiting our beautiful island but I would ask people to use common sense before travelling without booking accommodation in advance.