Highland tourism seminar
People working in the tourism industry are being invited to attend the 5th annual tourism seminar held by The Highland Council on Wednesday 6th December in the Council’s Chambers at Glenurquhart Road in Inverness.
Kerbside recycling collection expansions off to a great start.
The new kerbside recycling service which was launched on 13th November in Inverness and Ross and Cromarty has been quantified as a great success by The Highland Council’s TEC Services.
Council Scoops Top Award
Once again The Highland Council has scooped top ratings for its toilets at the annual Loo of The Year Awards, winning 7 national categories and the top award for Scotland as well as a record number of 5 stars for facilities across the Highlands.
Dingwall Pupils win BT Gaelic Debate at Parliament
Pupils of Dingwall Academy have won the finals of the BT Gaelic Schools Debate which took place yesterday evening (Tuesday 28th November, 2006) in the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh.
Proposed Move of Highland Folk Museum to Revamped Newtonmore Site
Highland Councillors are being advised that a £7.3 million redevelopment of the Highland Folk Museum at Newtonmore could double visitor numbers and increase income by up to £1.8 million each year.
Council Sets out Modernising Agenda for Care for Older People
The Highland Council held a public meeting at Caol Community Centre, Fort William, on Monday night to outline its plans for modernising care for older people.
Chance to Quiz Lochaber Councillors
People living in Lochaber will have the chance to put their local Councillors under the spot- light during a public question and answer session in the Council Chamber, Fort William on Monday 11 December at 7.00pm.
Evanton’s Shinning Light at the Ross and Cromarty Civic Awards
Roy Applegate from Evanton has been named “Citizen of the Year” during the Ross and Cromarty Civic Awards held last night (Tuesday 28 November) in Dingwall.
Ainmean Àite na h-Alba, Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland, Map the Way
The Ainmean Àite na h-Alba – Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland was formally launched on Tuesday evening (28 November) at an event held in the Garden Lobby of the Scottish Parliament. Chaidh Ainmean Àite na h-Alba – Gaelic Place-Names of Scotland (AÀA) a chur air bhog gu h-oifigeil feasgar Dimàirt (28 Samhain) ann an Lobaidh a’ Ghàrraidh ann am Pàrlamaid na h-Alba.
Restrictions Removed from Inverness City Centre
The Highland Council is pleased to notify motorists, pedestrians and the general public that works by Scotland Gas Networks to replace a mains gas pipeline on Academy Street, Inverness, have been completed ahead of schedule and that traffic restrictions in the city centre have now been lifted before the height of the Christmas period.
Outline Plans for Ardersier Oil Yard Re-Development Get Go Ahead
An application for outline planning permission for a “world class” residential and leisure development at Whiteness Head, Ardersier was given a conditional go ahead by The Highland Council’s Planning Development Europe and Tourism Committee today (Tuesday).
Your Chance To Celebrate Highland Education
Pupils, parents and teachers in Highland were today encouraged to celebrate success in their schools by having their say in this year's Education Oscars.
Highland 2007 Launch and Lifescan Monster Street Party
Further details are announced today of the Highland 2007 Launch and Lifescan Monster Street Party events taking place in Inverness on 12 January 2007.
Public Meeting Called by Council to Outline Plans for Modernising Services for Older People in Lochaber
A public meeting is being held at the Caol Community Centre on Monday 27 November when The Highland Council will set out its plans for modernising care for older people in Lochaber.
St Andrew’s Day spectacular announced for Inverness
The Highland Council has announced details of a St Andrew’s Day celebration which will take place in Inverness on Thursday (30th November).
Highland tenants vote "no" in housing transfer ballot
Tenants of The Highland Council have voted “no” to the transfer of council houses to Highland Housing Association.
Work Starts on Waste Transfer Station at Portree
Work has begun on the construction of a waste transfer station at Portree Landfill Site to ensure the continuation of the waste disposal provision in Skye and Lochalsh beyond 31 March next year.
Inverness Christmas lights.
The Highland Council has announced details of the programme for this year’s City of Inverness Christmas Lights Switch On Ceremony which will take place on Thursday 23rd November at 7pm.
World Class Leaders For Highland Schools
A new generation of leaders are being trained in Highland and Moray schools, thanks to nearly £1 million funding from the Executive.
Ferintosh pupils meet Great British cyclist
Pupils at Ferintosh Primary School recently met a cyclist who has travelled from John O’ Groats to Lands End.
Prize Bingo Night Raises Cash For Memorial Fund
£1,736.60 was raised at a prize bingo evening held in the Railway Club, Inverlochy on Friday night in aid of the Martin Ferguson Memorial Trust Fund.
Leonard Cheshire Scottish Disability and Business Awards 2006
An organisation aimed at promoting Scotland’s Highlands and Islands as a location for film and TV productions has won a major business award. The Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission has become the fifth overall winner of the annual Leonard Cheshire Scottish Disability and Business Awards, presented in association with Edinburgh-based law firm, Gillespie Macandrew W.S.
Winter Wildlife Walk
On Saturday 2 December a winter wildlife walk has been organised by The Highland Council along an abandoned coastal road which, up until 1969, was the main A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road.
Thurso pitch refurb complete.
A synthetic sports pitch in Thurso has been re-opened for play by The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service.
Preferred Options for A96 Corridor
Members have given their approval to the preferred Framework Plans for Nairn and East Inverness which will see a notable rise in the future population in these areas as well as an increase in economic growth and community amenities.
Free maintenance seminar for all Homeowners
On Thursday 23rd November 2006, there will be a free seminar on building maintenance for homeowners in Inverness.
Launch of the Highlands First Community Television Network
A Community Television Network was launched in Inverness today (Wednesday) to deliver key public information messages directly into the heart of the community.
Rangers Beauly riverside walk
Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are inviting people to join them on a riverside walk this Saturday 18th November.
Tore school receives Eco-award
Through their attempts to make their school and local community a greener place to live and learn in, pupils at Tore Primary School have gained the Bronze Eco Schools award for their school.
Caithness volunteers help rare Scottish primrose
Caithness Countryside Volunteers met yesterday (Sunday 12th November, 2006) to help improve conditions for an area of ground where the tiny Scottish primrose (Primula scotica) grows.
Road Closures During Christmas Lights Switch On
The annual Christmas Light switch on ceremony at Inverness takes place on Thursday 23 November so drivers are advised that a number of roads in the city centre will be closed to all traffic from 6.15 pm – 7.45 pm.
Cheap Travel Just The Ticket For Young Highlanders
A total of 6,000 young Highlanders will be able to enjoy cheaper travel on buses, trains and ferries thanks to a new Concessionary Travel Scheme introduced by the Scottish Parliament.
Wick High School synthetic pitch opens to community
A £584,000 floodlit synthetic sport pitch for Wick High School will be opened tomorrow (Saturday 11th November, 2006) by Principal P.E. Teacher Gordon Beveridge and Janitor Ron MacKay.
Gaelic Medium secondary education moves to Inverness Royal Academy.
Members of The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee have agreed to transfer Gaelic Medium secondary education provision from Millburn Academy to Inverness Royal Academy in Inverness.
Convener Seeks Executive Help with Council Flood Bill
The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Alison Magee, has written to First Minister, Jack McConnell, seeking help from the Scottish Executive in meeting the bill for the recent flood damage in the Highlands.
Ferintosh pupil receives prize for school
Catriona Robertson of Ferintosh Primary School has won runner-up in an art competition to design the 2007 calendar of Lyreco Office Supplies.
Childcare Conference
As more families from outside the UK come to the Highlands and islands to work, childcare staff need the skills to work with children who understand and speak little English. This year’s ACT (Action for Childcare Training) conference in Inverness on 11 November offers a chance to learn about ways of supporting children who have English as a second language.
Mr Dingwall Community Centre wins Employee of the Year Award
The popular Gaelic-speaking caretaker at Dingwall Community Centre – Donald MacAskill - has been chosen as The Highland Council’s Employee of the Year.
Autumn walk with Highland Rangers
Highland Council’s Rangers are inviting people to join them on an Autumn walk at Loch Duntelchaig to see the spectacular colours of the countryside.
Council supports media initiative to encourage adoption and fostering carers to come forward
The Highland Council is urging people in the north to change children’s lives and to consider adoption during National Adoption week (6th -12th November, 2006).
Watten Takes On Waste
The Highland Council Planning and Development’s local countryside ranger and Watten Community Council have come together with Watten Primary School to organise a Waste and Litter awareness raising exercise with the youngsters.
New St Andrew’s Day Event Announced For Inverness
The Highland Council have announced that Inverness is to take part in this year’s Scottish Executive’s One Scotland St Andrew’s Day celebrations by staging a 5 hour event in Falcon Square on Thursday November 30th.
Alastair Ross Memorial Pitch
A £650,000 synthetic sports pitch for Plockton High School and Community will be opened tomorrow (Friday 3rd November, 2006) by John Beattie, ex Scottish International Rugby Player and BBC correspondent.
Convener to Enlist Support of First Minister for Flooding Support
The Highland Council is seeking a meeting with the Scottish Executive to press the case for special funding to meet the bill for repairing the damage caused to council houses, roads, bridges and culverts as the result of last week’s flooding and strong winds.
Council measures up to tackle climate change
The Highland Council has reinforced its commitment to tackling climate change by agreeing to develop a Highland Climate Change Strategy and sign the forthcoming Scottish Climate Change Declaration, committing public sector bodies to wide-ranging action on climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Temporary Road Closures During City Bonfire and Fireworks Display
On Saturday 4 November several roads in Inverness will be closed to traffic from 5pm to 9pm because of the annual bonfire and fireworks display which will take place in the Bught Park, Inverness.
Preparing Implementation Plan for First Dedicated Gaelic School in Highland
A meeting is to be held at Sleat Primary School, Skye, later this month when plans to establish the first dedicated Gaelic School in the Highlands will be discussed further.