News archive

News published October 2007

  • New Head Teacher of Drummond School, Inverness

    Published 25 Oct 2007

    The Highland Council has appointed Linda Schubert as head teacher of the 98-pupil Drummond School, Inverness. Mrs Schubert, who has been acting head teacher of the school since November, last year, ta

  • Latha Mòr na Gaidhlig – The Big Day for Gaelic

    Published 25 Oct 2007

    More than 500 Gaelic Medium primary pupils from all over Scotland will gather in Aviemore Highland Resort on Thursday (1 November) for a Big Day for Gaelic activity to celebrate Highland 2007, the yea

  • Survey Highlights Need To Cut Use Of Cars on School Runs

    Published 24 Oct 2007

    Travelling to school in the car is no longer the most frequently used mode of transport in the Highlands, as shown in a recent travel survey. 

  • Almost Back to Normal - One Year After Floods

    Published 24 Oct 2007

    The Highland Council has completed more than £5 million worth of repairs since the severe widespread flooding of 26 October last year, which affected communities on the east of the Highlands – from

  • Lochbroom House Refurbishment

    Published 24 Oct 2007

    A proposed £600,000 refurbishment of Lochbroom House, Ullapool – a care centre for older people - has prompted The Highland Council to seek alternative accommodation for the nine residents and the

  • Council warns motorists to slow down near Easter Ross school.

    Published 24 Oct 2007

    Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions have been introduced at another school in Easter Ross for children’s safety.

  • Launch of unique Gaelic Christmas Cd by The Highland Council

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The Mairi Mhor Gaelic Song Fellowship for The Highland Council, in conjunction with major record label Greentrax, launched the first ever Scottish Gaelic Christmas CD Duan Nollaig at the National Mod

  • Council Marks Energy Efficiency Week

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The Highland Council is marking Energy Efficiency Week (22nd- 26th October) with events for staff and elected members aimed at raising awareness and maintaining the progress made in reducing energy us

  • Tree Felling At Tomnahurich Cemetery, Inverness

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The public is being advised that The Highland Council will be carrying out essential tree felling and maintenance work to dangerous trees along the eastern boundary of Tomnahurich Cemetery in Invernes

  • Household Survey Highlights Positive Trends in the Highlands

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The results of a Scottish wide household survey has highlighted a large number of positive trends for the Highlands, including a high rating from residents for considering their neighbourhood as a ver