News archive

News published May 2015

  • Access to ancient cave restored

    Rosemarkie steps Published 26 May 2015

    Steps from Rosemarkie beach to the old ‘High’ path – a popular walks that leads to Caird’s Cave have been restored by The Highland Council’s Access Team.

  • Inverness Summer festival programme announced

    Published 26 May 2015

    The Highland Council have announced today details of the programme for the 2015 Inverness Summer Festival which will see the return of a major world championships to the Highland Capital , the est

  • Interim elections for community councils

    Published 26 May 2015

    Nominations are invited from people seeking election to three community councils in the Highlands for Smithton and Culloden Community Council (Inverness); Fortrose and Rosemarkie Community Council (Black Isle); and Bower Community Council (Caithness).

  • Still time to comment on national draft Flood Risk Strategy and local flood plans

    Photo showing the completed embankment Published 25 May 2015

    The Highland Council is reminding people that there is still time to pass on their comments as part of the first ever national consultation on the future management of flood risk in Scotland.

  • New reuse container at Brora Recycling Centre

    Brora Recycling Centre Published 25 May 2015

    Brora Recycling Centre now has a reuse container making it easier for residents in the area to pass on unwanted household goods rather than send them to landfill.

  • Have your say on Caol and Lochyside flood protection proposals

    Caol and Lochyside Published 22 May 2015

    The Highland Council has invited Caol and Lochyside locals and residents in Lochaber to attend to view proposals on a flood protection scheme for the area

  • French exchange students reaching for the top

    Exchange Cairngorm Published 22 May 2015

    Inverness Royal Academy recently welcomed 22 students and 3 teachers from Collège Éric Tabarly in La Baule, France to Inverness on an educational exchange visit.

  • Have you got the time to care?

    Published 22 May 2015

    More foster carers are needed across Highland to care for children of all ages, including sibling groups, teenagers and those with a disability or complex health needs.

  • Help for bilingual families with younger children at school

    Published 21 May 2015

    Bilingual parents or carers of young children (from nursery to primary 3 age) are being invited to two information events at Central Primary School aimed at helping their child or children at school.

  • Highland Trading Standards take action over false advertising

    Published 21 May 2015

    A local businessman has given a Formal Undertaking in court in Inverness to not mislead consumers following action by Highland Council Trading Standards.