Shirley Spear, Anne Gracie and Rob Ware, interim directors of SkyeConnect, sign the contract with Highlands and Islands Enterprise for funding for a project officer.
SKYECONNECT, the new destination management organisation (DMO) for Skye and Raasay, has been given funding by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to employ a full-time project officer.
Formed earlier this year, the organisation brings together the business and tourism industry on the islands, working with organisations and people including Highland Council, councillors, VisitScotland, the Scottish Government, Business Gateway and HIE together with community bodies and residents.