My agenda is from the people living here
I am a Councillor for Skye and Raasay. I was elected on the 20th of June 2025 as one of four Councillors for Eilean a’ Cheò, Ward 10, for The Highland Council.
I will always put the communities and businesses of Skye and Raasay first. I am working with other Highland Independent Councillors. While I am happy working along side all of the Councillors, I remain free from any party ties.
I believe in the power of our communities and their ability to collaborate and overcome challenges together.
This website was originally started to share my research and what I am learning through my various roles. This will be shared as soon as I carve some time.
Me and my priorities
Cò a th’ innte?
Who am I?
Some of you may know me as Chrissie
Raasay and from my work around
Community Development. I was raised
on Raasay, studied at Portree High School
and then University at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on
Skye. I have lived and worked here for much
of my adult life, and I am acutely aware of
the impact Highland Council has on our daily
lives.
Prìomhachasan
Priorities
My priorities have come from living and working here on Raasay and Skye.
As an independent candidate, I will always prioritise the communities and businesses of Skye and Raasay.
Cothroman Cànain
Gaelic
Bu toigh leam dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil dòighean simplidh ann airson a h-uile duine aig a bheil ùidh gus ar cànan ionnsachadh, cleachdadh, agus àrdachadh.
I want to ensure there are easy ways for everyone with an interest to learn, use, and celebrate our language.
From the blog
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Why stand as an Independent Candidate
How did I get here? Standing as an independent candidate is thankfully nothing new here in the Eilean a’ Cheò Ward for The Highland Council. Following Calum Munro’s announcement at the start of the year that he was to stand down, I spoke to a few people, including Calum himself and John Finlayson, both Independent
Christine Gillies 