News archive

News published April 2006

  • Balintore Banners

    Published 28 Apr 2006

    A variety of different techniques will be used and all abilities and ages are welcome to join in this fun social event for free, although children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

  • Loch Ness Hosts "Visit Scotland" Adventure Tri, Incorporating the 10km Great Trail Run.

    Published 28 Apr 2006

    Leading British international triathlete Richard Stannard will headline at the Loch Ness "Visit Scotland" Adventure Tri and Great Trail Run later this month.

  • Council's Planning Service Wins Recognition At National Awards

    Published 27 Apr 2006

    The Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service has picked up two commendations at the Scottish Awards for Quality In Planning.

  • West Coast Lichen Found in Caithness

    Published 27 Apr 2006

    An event organised by Highland Council’s Caithness Ranger with the Planning and Development Service has resulted in lichen that usually habitats the West coast of Scotland being found in the North E

  • New Deputy Chief Fire Officer Appointed

    Published 27 Apr 2006

    Issued on behalf of Highland and Islands Fire Board: 

  • IRA Wins European Business Game – and Trip to Croatia

    Published 26 Apr 2006

    Four Inverness Royal Academy pupils will be winging their way to Croatia at the end of June as winners of a prestigious Highland wide business competition. Their successful entry for the European Busi

  • Highland Walking Project Heads For New Heights

    Published 26 Apr 2006

    A Highland walking project has successfully secured a £200,000 grant from the Active Futures Big Lottery Fund to run an exciting health and personal development programme with groups of women aged be

  • Woodland Treasure Trail

    Published 26 Apr 2006

    The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers have organised some May Day fun this bank holiday weekend with a treasure trail in Smithton Woods on Monday 1st May.

  • Highland Pupils Raise Money For Tsunami Victims

    Published 26 Apr 2006

    Pupils at primary and secondary schools in the Highlands have raised £14,641.18 to help the region of Tamil Nadu in Southern India, which was devastated by the Asian tsunami on Boxing Day last year.

  • Freeman for Skye and Lochalsh - honour for Dame Ellen

    Published 26 Apr 2006

    The Highland Council has unanimously agreed to recognise Ellen’s achievements by giving her the freedom of the area.  A ceremony will be held in the area later this year.