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News published March 2011

  • The Highland Council secures a court order against local hotel

    Published 25 Mar 2011

    As a result of an investigation by Trading Standards Officers of The Highland Council into complaints received over significant period time about the Polmaily House Hotel, near Drumnadrochit,  and th

  • Service Point changes from 1 April 2011

    Published 25 Mar 2011

    Following a review of customer services, two Service Points run by The Highland Council will close on Thursday 31 March. The Council is withdrawing its presence from Drumnadrochit and Dunvegan, where

  • Taxi fare review in Highland

    Published 25 Mar 2011

    The public is being asked for its views on proposals by The Highland Council to revise the scale of maximum taxi fares in the Highlands. The public have until Friday 22 April to respond. Responses wil

  • Public Notice - Revised Taxi Fares

    Published 25 Mar 2011

    In accordance with the requirements of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, the Highland Council is reviewing the maximum level of charges for the hire of Taxis or Private Hire Cars fitted with T

  • Pupils to enjoy the sounds of music

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    Next week is music week for the pupils at Smithton Primary school and all the children will be taking part in workshops and performances featuring traditional and contemporary music and song as well a

  • Highland warrior workshops at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    Arms and armour has been the theme at Inverness Museum and Art Gallery throughout March and now children have a chance to create their own Highland warrior costume.

  • The Highland Council award cycle bus contract for 2011

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    The Highland Council are pleased to announce that they have appointed D and E Coaches as the operator to provide a cycle - bus service between Inverness and Durness (Smoo Caves). 

  • Two temporary road closures in the Inverness area

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    In order to carry out temporary strengthening works on the C1064 Inverness to Ashie Moor Road at Drumdevan Bridge and the transportation of electricity transformers across the bridge, traffic restrict

  • Making an entrance at Culloden Avenue

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    A project is due to get underway next week which will see the replacement of field gates at either end of Culloden Avenue in Inverness with versions that are more in keeping with the Culloden House se

  • Highland Council commits £80,000 to marketing the Highlands

    Published 24 Mar 2011

    Issued by VisitScotland