Household Waste Recycling Centre - Closures

Due to the Storm Floris weather warnings, all Recycling Centres will be closed from 2pm on Monday, 4th August.

Food Standards Scotland issues warning after potentially harmful counterfeit vodka discovered

28 Jul 2025

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) is issuing a public health warning after counterfeit vodka was seized this week which confirmed the presence of the chemical isopropyl, which can be harmful if consumed.

Biotoxins affecting bivalve shellfish in coastal waters in Loch Eishort, Isle of Skye

30 Jun 2025

Highland Council’s Environmental Health team have identified raised levels of naturally occurring bivalve shellfish biotoxins following routine monitoring at Loch Eishort.

Join The Highland Council in supporting Clean Air Day 2025

10 Jun 2025

The Highland Council is proud to be taking part in this year’s Clean Air Day - the UK’s largest air pollution awareness campaign – on 19 June 2025.

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