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News published June 2008

  • Chance To Tour New Drummond School

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    There will be an open afternoon and evening for anyone who would like a tour of the new Drummond School, Inverness, on Tuesday 24 June.

  • Temporary Road Closures in the City

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    During the Beating of the Retreat by the Bands of the 51st Highland Scots on Saturday 28 June, several city roads will be temporarily closed from between 7pm and 8.15pm.

  • Enthusiastic Learners in Wick School

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    Happy, confident, well-behaved and with an enthusiasm for learning was HMIe how inspectors described pupils in North Primary School, Wick in their report published today (17th June 2008).

  • Temporary Road Closures During Corrieyairack Challenge Event

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    During the Corrieyairack Challenge Event, which takes place on Saturday 5 July, a number of roads will be temporarily closed to vehicles during the day.

  • ’Excellent’’ Report for Ross-shire School

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    A Ross-shire secondary school has received an outstanding report from HM Inspectors of Education following a visit to Fortrose Academy.

  • Virtual Conference To Help Rural Businesses Go Global

    Published 17 Jun 2008

    Secondary school pupils and the business community across the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in an online virtual conference.

  • Securing Clach’s Future

    Published 16 Jun 2008

    Talks have been held between The Highland Council and Clachnacuddin FC to ensure the long-term future of the Highland League club. The latest meeting, chaired by Clachnacuddin FC chairman David Dowlin

  • Commendation for Highland Project At National Care Awards

    Published 16 Jun 2008

    A training programme developed by The Highland Council’s Social Work Services, NHS Highland and other key partners has received a special commendation award at Scotland’s National Care Accolades.

  • Change To Council’s Bulky Uplift Service

    Published 16 Jun 2008

    As of 1 July 2008 The Highland Council will be changing its policy for the bulky uplift service for certain household wastes, by removing bagged or other contained excess household waste from the list

  • Moths Count at Borgie

    Published 16 Jun 2008

    A group of volunteers and experts met recently in Sutherland on National Moth Night (7 June, 2007) to count moths as part of a UK awareness raising and recording scheme.