News archive

News published November 2015

Balloch Primary School update on fire closure.
Published 30 Nov 2015
Balloch Primary school, Inverness will re-open tomorrow (Tuesday 1 December 2015) following a fire in the P6/5 classroom which happened yesterday morning (Sunday 29 November).
Successful local mini- tour for Ross-shire Pipes and Drums School
Published 30 Nov 2015
The Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drums School rounded off their successful competing season with a three night mini tour of Ross-shire last week featuring performances in Tain, Invergordon and Dingwall.
Temporary closure of Dores Road, Inverness
Published 27 Nov 2015
Motorists are advised that part of the B862 Inverness – Dores Road will be closed from Monday 30 November to Monday 21 December between 10pm and 6am for works being carried out by SSE.
Funding approved for carbon clever projects
Published 27 Nov 2015
The Highland Council has approved funding of over £250,000 for projects across the region that will improve transport links, reduce carbon emissions and save the Council money.
New Lochaber Gaelic School to host information afternoon
Published 26 Nov 2015
On Saturday 5 December, prospective and current parents as well as community members are invited to Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (Lochaber Gaelic Primary) to have a look around the new building and to hear more about the provision on offer.
Thurso Library has Fun Sessions in Gaelic!
Published 26 Nov 2015
High Life Highland Library Service in Thurso organised a fun Gaelic Book-Bug session which formed part of the National Book Week Scotland event.
Highland Trading Standards warns of fraudulent refund emails
Published 26 Nov 2015
Highland Council Trading Standards are warning consumers to be on their guard against ‘phishing’ emails purporting to be from Apple iTunes following an increase in enquiries.
Projects approved for capital discretionary funding
Published 26 Nov 2015
Two projects have been approved for capital discretionary funding by the Council’s Resources Committee.
Benefits of being online could be worth over £1000 per year to individuals
Published 26 Nov 2015
Members of the Highland Council Resources Committee have noted research showing the benefits of being online and the work being done by the Council to promote digital inclusion.
Lucky for some …13 local projects to receive Caithness cash.
Published 25 Nov 2015
Local people cast their votes this past weekend on Saturday 21 November 2015 at a Highland Council participatory budgeting event held in the Pulteney Centre, Wick.