Over the last few years, Staffin Community Trust (based in North East Skye), has been researching a proposal to create a 'museum without walls'.

During the next three years the Museum in the Environment will be created as a number of specific sites of natural and historical interest in the local environment are developed. A network of paths and interpretation will be established to allow locals and visitors safe access to the sites and inform them about local and cultural traditions and connections with the Staffin area's industrial and maritime history. Relevant exhibitions will also be housed in the planned Staffin Community Hall and the local Columba 1400 International Leadership Centre.

It is hoped that funding for the project can be secured from a number of bodies – including Skye & Lochalsh Enterprise, Leader+, SNH, Highland Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Crofters Community Development Scheme. For more information about the Museum in the Environment Project, contact Meike Schmidt on 01470 562330 or email meiklie@hotmail.com.