11 Eilean a' Cheò

Eilean a' Cheò is one of 22 wards within the Highland area and is served by 4 councillors.  It has a population of 9,780 with the main centres being Portree, Broadford, Uig and Dunvegan. Click the map image for a more detailed view of the ward.

Ward Manager Liz Cowie will ensure the efficient delivery of services within the ward and to work with other agencies and community groups to maximise available funds.  His or her role will be to administer the Ward Forum, which will comprise the four ward members as well as a representative of the police and representatives of community partners.

There are 2 Service Points within the ward which will generally be your first point of contact with the Council. If a visit is not suitable, please call our Service Centre on 01349 868527. Or email service.point@highland.gov.uk.  You can also use this website to report faults, to make enquiries or to complain about the Council's performance.

Within this ward the Council is responsible for 16 primary schools which feed 1 secondary school.  There are also 2 libraries.  The links on the right hand side of this page give access to further information about this ward including recycling facilities and transport links.

Nominations sought for Community Awards - 2012

The contribution of local people’s time, effort and energy to improve the lives of others and emerging new talent is to be officially recognized. Elected members from the Eilean a’ Cheò ward are inviting people living on the islands of Skye and Raasay to nominate representatives from their local community for a Civic Recognition Award. 

Run by The Highland Council, these new awards will recognize outstanding ability or significant contribution by a group or individual in a number of different categories including the Environment, Community, Enterprise, Young People and awards for both sporting and artistic or musical achievement.

Speaking on behalf of the Ward Members, Councillor Laing said:  “These new Awards are a chance for us to say a big “thank you” to the people that are the backbone of our communities.  These ambassadors are busy working quietly behind the scenes and play a very valuable role. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to put forward names of people they think deserve recognition for the contribution they make.  We welcome entries for people of all ages and from all walks of life.”

To qualify nominees must be resident on the Isle of Skye and Raasay or be able to demonstrate their actions and activities have resulted in a significant benefit to the local community.  The closing date for entries is Friday 30th March 2012.


Nominations forms are now available under current documents on the right hand side of this page, from all service points and libraries or by contacting Ward Manager Liz Cowie on 01478 613849.

2011 Winners

Enterprise - Staff & Pupils of Portree High School for their Ronnie Rubbish project

Music - Kirsteen Graham from Broadford for tutoring Feises & Mods

Sport - Phil McCaherty for Footbal and Shinty Coaching

Community - Pat Walsh, Sleat

Environment - Heidi Hoffman, Broadford community gardens

Young People - Donna Campbell, Portree Deputy Commisioner for Rainbows, Brownies and Guides