
Wildfire in Cairngorms National Park
Support is available to businesses and residents impacted by the wildfire
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What makes the Highlands... the Highlands?
As we shape the Beò! Inverness Highland City of Culture Bid 2029, we want to hear from the people who know the Highlands best: you!
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Highland Motorhome and Campervan Scheme
Visiting the Highlands? Discover the benefits of joining the scheme, including overnight parking at designated car parks and free access to showers and changing facilities.
Notice of Election Ward 3 Wick and East Caithness
Candidate Nominations open from Monday 17 August until Monday 31 August 2026 from 10am until 4pm weekdays

Applications open for Education Maintenance Allowance 2026/2027
Eligible young people aged 16-19 from lower income families can now apply for the weekly, term time allowance

Call for ideas survey
We are seeking your ideas to help to inform local policies, development requirements and placemaking priorities in the new Highland Local Development Plan
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Cairngorms Fire Recovery Fund
Small businesses affected by the recent forest fire in the Cairngorms area are invited to apply to the Cairngorms Fire Recovery Fund.

Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Sunart
Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Sunart.

Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Leven
Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Leven

Notice of Election published for Highland Council Ward 3 By-election
A by-election has been called for Highland Council’s Wick and East Caithness ward (Ward 3) following a resignation. Nominations close on 31 August 2026, with voting on 1 October if contested.



