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.
Better Off Calculator and Apply Once
Could you be missing out on benefits, grants or discounts? Use Highland Council's Better Off Calculator to check what support may be available to you and see how changes in your circumstances could affect your finances. Then use Apply Once to apply for multiple benefits and services through a single application.
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
Latest news
Police - Cairngorms wildfire update - 28 July, 2026
Issued by Police Scotland
Biotoxins affecting Bivalve Shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Moidart
Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Moidart.
First ‘Home, Heart and Hoolie’ event hailed a success for Highland young people and families
Around 100 children, young people, and family members came together at Inverness's Northern Meeting Park on 28 July for the first ‘Home, Heart and Hoolie’ event.
Businesses invited to help shape recovery response following Cairngorms wildfire
As the emergency response to the wildfire in the Cairngorms National Park continues, attention is now turning to economic recovery and supporting the businesses and people who have been impacted.