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News published July 2025

Blas Festival 2025 to light up the Highlands
Published 11 Jul 2025
One of the most anticipated events in the Highland cultural calendar, Blas Festival, returns this September with an electrifying programme of traditional music, Gaelic celebration, and community event
Final countdown for the Inverness Highland Games 2025
Published 10 Jul 2025
With the final countdown now on and preparations nearing completion ahead of the Inverness Highland Games this weekend, organisers are getting ready to warmly welcome locals and visitors.
Changes to services at Dornoch Service Point
Published 9 Jul 2025
Users and customers of Dornoch Service Point are being advised by The Highland Council that the way in which services are being delivered at the Service Point is changing.
Temporary road restrictions in place for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival
Published 8 Jul 2025
Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from Thursday 17 July until Friday 8 August 2025 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.
Road closures - Inverness Highland Games 2025
Published 8 Jul 2025
Road users are advised that temporary traffic restrictions will come into operation on Saturday 12 July 2025 between 10:00 and 23:30 for the Inverness Highland Games 2025 event.
Milestone reached in development of Fort William Transport Plan
Published 7 Jul 2025
A major step forward has been taken in developing a long-awaited integrated transport plan (ITP) for Fort William with the appointment of consultants.
Aviemore among dozens of Scottish locations to see more people on bikes
Published 7 Jul 2025
National cycle counter data has revealed growth in the number of people travelling by bike in Aviemore. It’s among 34 locations across Scotland seeing increases of over 30%
Blue-green algae warning at Loch Watten, Caithness
Published 4 Jul 2025
The Highland Council’s Environmental Health team is advising caution as blue-green algae has been found in Loch Watten, Caithness.
Culbokie ELC rated very good in latest Care Inspectorate Inspection report
Published 3 Jul 2025
Culbokie ELC rated very good in latest Care Inspectorate Inspection report
Reflecting on the success of the “Sharing Food, Sharing Languages” event
Published 3 Jul 2025
“Sharing Food, Sharing Languages” successfully took place at Eden Court, Inverness on 22 June on the concluding day of Refugee Week Scotland (13-22 June).