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Potholes leave Skye road 'like a farm track'

Drivers are facing road conditions described as being like a farm track on the Isle of Skye.

Islanders said the A850 at Skeabost has been deteriorating for a year and cold weather has made it worse. Highland Council said it was taking action.

The A850 is the main route between Portree and north west Skye.

24 January 2023

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