News archive

News published October 2006

  • Silver Eco Award For Highland Primary

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    Kirkhill Primary School has been presented with a Silver Award from Eco-Schools Scotland for their efforts to improve their whole school environment. Over the past year the school community has been

  • Sutherland Local Access Forum Setting a Pace

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    A Local Access Forum in Sutherland is bringing together all parties with an interest in developing and managing access to the outdoors. It is an independent advisory body working to promote dialogue a

  • Progress on Council Road Bridges

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    Highland Councillors have welcomed progress being made in upgrading and replacing road bridges on the Council’s lifeline road network and agreed that every effort must be made to identify funding fo

  • Extended Service For Corran Ferry

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    The ferry which runs across the Corran Narrows of Loch Linnhe in Lochaber has introduced an extended timetable to provide travellers with a predictable all-year round service.

  • Seminar To End Archaeology Fortnight

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    Preparations for the finale event of Highland Archaeology Forthnight 2006 are well underway.  The festival invites people of all ages to “Step into the Past” with a packed programme of guided wal

  • First Phase Of The Dingwall To Invergordon Cycle Route Nearing Completion

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    The first phase of a new cycle route that will eventually link Dingwall, Evanton, Alness and Invergordon is currently underway.  A roadside path has been created along part of the Ballachraggan strai

  • Have your say in the future of Sutherland

    Published 11 Oct 2006

    Anyone with an interest in the future planning of development for their community in Sutherland will be able to provide their opinions on the new Local Plan being prepared for the county.

  • Highland Schools Set To Showcase Scottish Education

    Published 10 Oct 2006

    Issued By THE SCOTTISH EXECUTIVE

  • Highland Bookstart babies get boost from Gaelic Gruffalo

    Published 6 Oct 2006

    Bi-lingual babies and toddlers in the Highlands will have a treat in store today, National Bookstart Day, (Friday 6th October), when The Highland Council introduces “An Gruffalo” - the Gaelic vers

  • Drumdevan Road Flooding

    Published 5 Oct 2006

    Residents in Lochardil and the local community council will be given the chance next month to have their say on how they can work with the Council to avoid a repeat of the flooding that occurred at Dr