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News published October 2011

  • Celebrating national Apple Day in Inverness

    Published 19 Oct 2011

    Preparations for Inverness’s first Apple Day are almost complete. It will take place from 1-4pm at the Floral Hall, Bught Park, on Saturday (22 October), which is national Apple Day. Entry to the e

  • Lewis group win Council Mod folk competition

    Published 18 Oct 2011

    Bun-sgoil Bharbhais in Lewis are winners of the Folk Group Competition for under 13 year olds at Mòd nan Eilean Siar sponsored by The Highland Council and Fujitsu. The Folk Group is an open category

  • Highland welcomes first meeting of Scottish ETV Group

    Published 18 Oct 2011

    The  Highland Council has welcomed a commitment by the UK Government to find a long-term solution for protecting the shores of the West Highlands and Islands.

  • Line up for Red Hot Highland Fling revealed

    Published 17 Oct 2011

    Comedian Craig Hill flies into Inverness  today (Tuesday October 18) to launch the 2011 Inverness Festivals’ five-hour Hogmanay Party “The Red Hot Highland Fling”, which he will be hosting on S

  • Wick school consultations

    Published 17 Oct 2011

    Following a period of statutory consultation, The Highland Council is recommending the replacement of Wick’s four primary schools with two new purpose built facilities.

  • Energy advice roadshows

    Published 17 Oct 2011

    Advice about energy conservation and fuel savings will be given at a series of four roadshows in Aird and Loch Ness Ward.

  • Guide book published for Scotland’s first canoe trail

    Published 17 Oct 2011

    An essential resource for anyone planning to paddle the Great Glen - Scotland's first formal canoe trail – will be published on Saturday 22 October 2011.

  • Contract awarded for final phase (phase 4) of South West Inverness Flood Relief Channel

    Published 14 Oct 2011

    The contract for the fourth and final phase of the Inverness South West Flood Relief Scheme has been awarded  by The Highland Council to R J McLeod  Contractors. The contract works, valued at £6.5

  • Highland Junior Golf Championships at Spey Valley

    Published 14 Oct 2011

    More than 40 young golfers from golf clubs in Highland,  Moray and Orkney took part in the ninth Highland Junior Golf Championships held at Spey Valley Golf Course, Aviemore, on Thursday 13 October.

  • Highland householders advised to research solar panel deals

    Published 13 Oct 2011

    The benefits associated with the increased use of solar panels and other renewable energy sources in homes are clearly recognised by The Highland Council.