News archive

News published October 2007

  • Nicola Wins Council Mod Competition

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The Mairi Mhor Fellowship Silver kilt pin for senior learners in traditional singing has been won by Nicola Pearson of Carnoustie.  Nicola received her kilt pin and trophy from Councillor Hamish Fras

  • Second Key Appointment for Far North Regeneration Plan

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The post of programme manager for the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership will be taken up on an interim basis by Gordon Cox pending a permanent appointment.

  • Remember, remember the 5th of November

    Published 23 Oct 2007

    The Highland Council have confirmed that this year’s Inverness Civic Bonfire and Fireworks Display will be held in Bught Park, Inverness on Monday November 5th.

  • Groundbreaking Gaelic Christmas CD Launched

    Published 19 Oct 2007

    The Mairi Mhor Fellowship for The Highland Council is once more breaking new ground in making Gaelic song accessible to as many people throughout the world as possible. The Fellowship has recently pro

  • Dive Club’s New Boat Unveiled

    Published 19 Oct 2007

    Dingwall Youth Sub Aqua Club have taken delivery of a new £23,000 rescue and dive boat which was unveiled during a special get together for members, their families, sponsors and invited guests at the

  • Council Welcomes Caithness Choice for 2010 Mod

    Published 19 Oct 2007

    The Highland Council has welcomed the decision by An Comunn Gaidhealach to hold the 2010 Royal National Mod in Caithness.

  • Gordon Terrace Inverness to remain closed for 18 months

    Published 18 Oct 2007

    Motorists are being advised that Gordon Terrace, Inverness, will remain closed for up to 18 months as the result of damage caused to a boundary retaining wall by a recent fire at the neighbouring View

  • Young Peoples Artwork from The Big Draw Project Goes On Display

    Published 17 Oct 2007

    As part of a national campaign to promote drawing, schools from across the Highlands were sent blank postcards from their local museums and asked to draw something that represented their world and the

  • Relocation of Social Work Teams in Dingwall

    Published 17 Oct 2007

    Five social work teams based in Dingwall are moving to new premises in the town.  The office at Slioch, Castle Street, Dingwall will close on Friday 19 October and from Tuesday 23 October the followi

  • Thriller Writer To Tour Highland Libraries

    Published 17 Oct 2007

    Thriller Writer Ken McClure from Edinburgh who has penned over 15 novels will be touring Highland Libraries to talk about his work, read from his novels and give advice to budding Highland writers.