Motorists asked to remember, remember, the 4th of November.
The City of Inverness Grand Bonfire and Fireworks Display will be held on Saturday (4th November) and a bumper crowd of between 10,000 and 15,000 is expected at Bught Park to see the show.
Temporary (Part) Road Closure – Huntly Street , Inverness.
Motorists are being advised that part of Huntly Street in Inverness will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 1st November, 2006 from 7:30am till 2pm.
Halloween Event attracts huge following
The Ness Islands were transformed into an 'Island of Nightmares' on Saturday night as part of The Highland Council Rangers Halloween Happening event.
Voting begins in Housing Transfer Ballot
Voting starts tomorrow (Tuesday 31 October) in the ballot on the proposed transfer of council housing in the Highlands to the not-for profit Highland Housing Association.
Tore pupil relatives’ artwork transforms school room.
A grandmother and mother of a pupil at a Ross-shire school have spent months transforming an old school office into a ‘support for learning room’ for pupils at Tore Primary.
Gallery of Flooding Images
Gallery of flooding images
Severe weather updates - archived
Updates on road/school closures following the aftermath of the previous days bad weather
School Closures 27 October - archived
School closures - updates throughout the day
Flooding Update - archived report
The Convener of The Highland Council, Councillor Alison Magee, has praised Council staff and partner agencies for their tremendous efforts in responding to the exceptional flooding and gales that have affected the east coast of the Highlands, from Dingwall and the Black Isle to Wick.
Inverness Recycling Service Expands
People in Inverness are benefiting from further expansion of The Highland Council’s kerbside recycling collection service for paper, cans and garden waste.
School Closures - archived
School closures - flooding overnight
Flooding Response - archived report
Staff of The Highland Council have been working around the clock to combat the effects of exceptional flooding which has affected many communities on the east coast of the Highlands, from Dingwall and the Black Isle to Wick.
Severe weather alert - archived
Police are advising motorists that a number of roads within the Force area have been affected by flooding and landslides due to heavy rain overnight.
New Book To Celebrate Gaelic Medium Education
School pupils will be busy putting pen to paper for a project celebrating the success of Gaelic Medium Education which will bring together both Gaelic medium and non-Gaelic speaking young people from across the Highlands.
First Eat Safe Award For Ross-shire Business
A café in Gairloch is the first premises in Ross and Cromarty to be awarded an Eat Safe Award after demonstrating that its standards of hygiene and food safety are well above that required by legislation.
Smoking litter crackdown – No doubt!
Highland Council litter wardens are set to deal with smokers who throw cigarette litter on the ground.
Award Winning Highland Folk Museum loses one of its star attractions, ‘Rosie’ the Clydesdale horse
The Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, is very sad to announce the death of one of its most popular attractions, ‘Rosie’ the Clydesdale horse.
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery – work in progress
Inverness Museum and Art Gallery has been closed since the middle of July, and will be reopening in January 2007, with major improvements to celebrate Highland 2007 - the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture.
Story Walk In The Woods
Join in with “National Tell a Story Day” by taking a walk through the woods and listening to a story inspired by nature, you might meet some interesting animals and perhaps a Gruffalo along the way.
Youth Orchestra concert in Strathpeffer
Highland Regional Youth Orchestra is in concert this Saturday 4th November at the Spa Pavilion, Strathpeffer.
Flooding - Highland
The Easter Ross part of Ross and Cromarty and the North Black Isle are the areas reported as currently worse affected by heavy rainfall and flooding today (Tuesday, 24 October 2006).
High Commendation for Tongue Primary School
An HMIE report on Tongue Primary School in Sutherland, highly commends the school and recognises the very positive educational experience provided for pupils. The inspectors found that there was a welcoming atmosphere, high quality teamwork among all staff and very good relationships among pupils, staff, parents and the local community.
High Standards at Aldourie Primary School
In an HMIe report on Aldourie Primary School, Inverness, a range of strengths were identified.
HMIE Report on Auchtertyre Primary School
Auchtertyre Primary School received a good report from HM Inspectors who visited the school in June 2006 as part of a national sample of primary education, covering key aspects of the school’s work at all stages.
HMIE on Loch Duich Primary School
Loch Duich Primary School received a very good report from HM Inspectors who visited the school in June 2006 as part of a national sample of primary education, covering key aspects of the school’s work at all stages.
Highland Council Responds to UHI Announcement
"The Highland Council will continue to support the goal for University Title being pursued by UHI MI and its partners, despite the disappointing news that today brings" said The Highland Council's chairman of Education, Culture and Sport, Andy Anderson.
Highland Council sponsors Mod Competition
The Màiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellowship through The Highland Council, this year sponsored one of the major Gaelic Learners Solo Vocal competitions at the Mod in Dunoon.
Highland 2007 Mod in Lochaber
Lochaber will play host to The Royal National Mod next year as part of the Highland 2007 celebrations and organisers are promising an extra special event with opportunity to highlight and strengthen the forged links the area has with Cape Breton in Nova Scotia.
Two Suspected Cases Of E Coli O157
Two people who recently stayed in holiday cottages at Millness Croft, Glenurquhart, Inverness-shire are suspected to be suffering from E coli O157 infection and are now recovering at home.
Halloween Happenings At The Ness Islands
Halloween in Inverness promises to be extra spooky again this year with more creepy goings on at the Ness Islands.
Back to school slowly in Nairn
Motorists travelling in Nairn are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at Nairn Academy and Millbank Primary, for children’s safety.
Lairg and Lochiver – First Stops in Sutherland Local Plan Consultation
Planners begin a seven-week consultation for the new Sutherland Local Plan with meetings at Lairg on Monday (23 October) and Lochinver on Thursday (26 October).
Second Phase of Lochbroom road bridges
Work has begun on the £350,000 second phase of a four-bridge replacement scheme at Lochbroom-side, near Ullapool, which will remove a long-standing weight restriction on the lifeline access to the communities of Letters, Rhiroy and Loggie.
Roll Out of Discarded Needle Information and Advice
Helpful information and advice to the public on how best to dispose of needles discarded by drug users is to be extended throughout the Highlands following a successful pilot in the Inverness area.
Modernising Services for Older People
Around 60 representatives from more than 30 companies, voluntary sector organisations and housing associations, attended a conference today (Tuesday) to find out more about The Highland Council’s invitation to independent partners to provide care home and nursing care services in Fort William, Grantown, Inverness, Muir of Ord and Tain.
Bòrd na Gàidhlig Issues First Formal Notices Under Gaelic Language Act
Bòrd na Gàidhlig has issued formal notice under Section 3 of the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005 to six public authorities, requiring them to work with the Bòrd to prepare and implement Gaelic Language Plans.
Temporary Closure To Section Along Dores Road, Inverness
In the interest of public safety during arboriculture works, a section of Dores Road will be temporarily closed to traffic from 9.30am to 4.30pm on Monday 23 October until Saturday 28 October.
Highland Junior Golf Championships at Spey Valley
A total of 60 young golfers took part in the Highland Junior Golf Championships held at Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore, on Thursday 12 October.
Seminar Ends Fortnight Of Events
Preparations for the finale event of Highland Archaeology Forthnight 2006 on Saturday (14 October) are well underway.
Waterfront Centre, Inverness, Gets the Go Ahead
An eagerly-awaited new visitor attraction at South Kessock, Inverness, located on the site of the former ferry slipway, is on course to open next summer.
Silver Eco Award For Highland Primary
Kirkhill Primary School has been presented with a Silver Award from Eco-Schools Scotland for their efforts to improve their whole school environment.
Sutherland Local Access Forum Setting a Pace
A Local Access Forum in Sutherland is bringing together all parties with an interest in developing and managing access to the outdoors. It is an independent advisory body working to promote dialogue and understanding, developing a consensus and promoting a co-operative approach to access to the countryside and inland waters.
Extended Service For Corran Ferry
The ferry which runs across the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe in Lochaber has introduced an extended timetable to provide travellers with a predictable all-year round service.
Progress on Council Road Bridges
Highland Councillors have welcomed progress being made in upgrading and replacing road bridges on the Council’s lifeline road network and agreed that every effort must be made to identify funding for further essential works.
Seminar To End Archaeology Fortnight
Preparations for the finale event of Highland Archaeology Forthnight 2006 are well underway.
First Phase Of The Dingwall To Invergordon Cycle Route Nearing Completion
The first phase of a new cycle route that will eventually link Dingwall, Evanton, Alness and Invergordon is currently underway.
Have your say in the future of Sutherland
Anyone with an interest in the future planning of development for their community in Sutherland will be able to provide their opinions on the new Local Plan being prepared for the county
Highland Schools Set To Showcase Scottish Education
Two Highland schools are in the running to scoop a top education award next weekend.
Highland Bookstart babies get boost from Gaelic Gruffalo
Bi-lingual babies and toddlers in the Highlands will have a treat in store today, National Bookstart Day, (Friday 6th October), when The Highland Council introduces “An Gruffalo” - the Gaelic version of the acclaimed Gruffalo book written by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. PRESS RELEASE AVAILABLE IN GAELIC & ENGLISH
Drumdevan Road Flooding
Residents in Lochardil and the local community council will be given the chance next month to have their say on how they can work with the Council to avoid a repeat of the flooding that occurred at Drumdevan Road on Monday morning.
New Grand Piano Unveiled at Inverness Town House
A new grand piano at the Town House, Inverness, is to be launched at a lunchtime recital tomorrow (Friday) by renowned concert pianist Jill Morton, who advised on the selection of the piano.
Community Partnership Television
Inverness City Partnership (ICP) and other agency partners are introducing a new community information service for the Inverness area next month.
Plot To Pot
A pilot scheme to encourage Highland school pupils to grow and eat their own produce will be the focus during an event to be held at Inverness High School on Thursday (5 October).
Telford's Tales on the Caledonian Canal
To celebrate the achievement of a mammoth feat of engineering, The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service Rangers and British Waterways Scotland are holding a living history family event during Highland Archaeology Fortnight.
Tribute Paid to Home Safety Expert on Retiral
Long serving environmental health officer, Mike Smith, who has been prominent in promoting home safety initiatives at a Highland and Scottish level, is retiring on Friday (6 October) after 41 years service to local government, 31 years in the Highlands.
Forts, Caves and Crannogs Waiting To Be Explored During Highland Archaeology Fortnight
Anyone looking for something exciting to do in the school holidays can join The Highland Council’s Easter Ross Ranger for three days of adventure as he leads expeditions to an Iron Age Fort, Caves which may have been in use for the last 6,000 years and a bicycle ride to see Crannogs and other archaeological sites of interest during Highland Archaeology Fortnight.
Books on prescription at Highland Libraries
A new health scheme in the Highlands could in some circumstances see doctors and other health professionals referring their patients to their local library.
Buildings of Special Architectural Interest in Thurso
Councillors have agreed to take action to ensure the necessary repair and renovation of a listed building in Thurso town centre.
Drivers urged to go slow at Millburn Academy
Motorists travelling on Diriebught Road in Inverness are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at Millburn Academy, for children’s safety.
Plea to Householders to Assist with Electoral Registration
Householders in the Highlands and Western Isles are being urged to register everyone in their homes who qualifies in order to ensure that they can vote in the Scottish Parliament and local council elections in May of next year.
HMIE Report on Ardgour Primary School
Ardgour Primary School was inspected in June 2006 as part of a national sample of primary education. The quality of accommodation was described as excellent.
Ness Islands Enhancements
A £440,000 enhancement of the Ness Islands, the popular beauty spot in Inverness, is progressing well with tree management and new and upgraded street lighting completed and a new seating arena due for completion by the end of this month.
Bagpiper leads children walking to school.
Children in Grantown on Spey will follow the tunes of a piper to primary school on Wednesday 4th October to mark national Walk to School Week and International Walk to School Month.