Sark Archives - Channel Eye

Sark in top 10 UK locations for stargazing

Tim Bullock — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:40:55 +0000

Stargazing is a hobby enjoyed by thousands of people across the world. From seasoned astronomers to curious night-sky chasers, thousands are travelling far beyond city lights in search of darker skies, and brighter stars. From February 2024 to February 2026, searches related to ‘noctourism’ (a travel trend focused on exploring destinations and experiences exclusively after […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 April 2026 at 08:40 GMT.

Bailiwick Commission to be established

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:05:23 +0000

An independent panel (to be known as the Bailiwick Commission) is being set up by Guernsey, Alderney and Sark together to conduct a comprehensive review of the constitutional, economic and working relationships between the three jurisdictions. The Bailiwick community and local organisations are being encouraged to follow, participate in and contribute to the Commission’s work, […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 16 February 2026 at 09:05 GMT.

Sark hotel included in global boat-only destination dining list

Sue Fitzgerald — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:30:15 +0000

Travel website BoatBooker has released a list of 10 dining destinations around the world that can only be reached by boat. The 2026 list features locations across Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and the Pacific, and includes Stocks Hotel in Sark, which was ranked tenth overall. BoatBooker said the selection focused on restaurants and hotels that […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 12 February 2026 at 09:30 GMT.

Sark Tourism launches new Partners Page

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:51:27 +0000

Sark Tourism has announced the launch of its brand-new Partners page. The Partners page has been created to showcase collaborations that extend Sark’s reach, attract new visitors, and provide valuable benefits for both tourists and residents alike. The page has been launched in collaboration with Sarnia Hotels. “Partnerships and collaborations are a powerful and cost-effective […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 1 September 2025 at 11:51 GMT.

Sark Property Company not acquiring Sark portfolio

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:16:59 +0000

The Sark Property Company is not going to move forward with its plan to acquire a large portfolio of real estate in Sark. The Company had received binding commitments for investment from more than 100 investors and was attempting to purchase the portfolio of commercial and residential properties owned by a trust of the late […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 29 November 2024 at 10:16 GMT.

Potential new owner found for Sark Electricity

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 10:50:42 +0000

Sark Electricity has disclosed to Channel Eye that broad heads of terms have been agreed for the sale of Sark Electricity Limited and Sark Electricity Holdings Limited. Mr Alan Witney-Price as owner said: “While negotiations have been challenging, this transaction would, fully and finally, bring to a close a 10 year chapter of significant difficulty […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 18 November 2024 at 10:50 GMT.

Sark’s Community Dairy is looking for new tenants

Tim Bullock — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:34:56 +0000

Sark’s dairy farmers, Jason and Katherine Salisbury, have given notice of their intention to return to their Suffolk farm next summer. The Salisburys were chosen to start-up the Sark Community Dairy following a national campaign to find a dairy farmer with the relevant experience and knowledge. They have achieved that goal and now wish to […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 11 November 2024 at 10:34 GMT.

Sark Property Company submits bid for Barclay estate

Sue Fitzgerald — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:19:02 +0000

Sark Property Company has submitted a cash bid for the Sark estate owned by a trust of the late Sir David Barclay. The bid is valid for 30 days and it has no conditions. The offer reflects what the directors of the Sark Property Company regard as market value for the estate, plus a premium. […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 14 October 2024 at 08:19 GMT.

Sark Property Company prepares bid to transform the island

Sue Fitzgerald — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:06:03 +0000

Sark Property Company is preparing a cash bid to buy the Sark estate currently owned by Alistair Barclay, the heir of the late Sir David Barclay. The estate, which comprises 20% of the island’s surface area, includes more than 80 residential properties, five hotels, 19 commercial properties, and land ranging from building lots to agricultural. […]

Source: Channel Eye - Full story: 'Sark Property Company prepares bid to transform the island'.

First published by Channel Eye on 24 November 2023 at 09:06 GMT.

Expert report outlines achievable improvements for Sark harbour

Sue Fitzgerald — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 08:50:12 +0000

Meaningful improvements to Sark’s harbours are ‘financially viable, technically and environmentally appropriate, and achievable within a useful timeframe’, according to a new report. Sark Property Company engaged Simon Arrol CEng FICE (pictured)– a marina and waterfront design, development and management expert with more than 40 years of international experience – to visit Sark, review the […]

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First published by Channel Eye on 25 October 2023 at 08:50 GMT.