News archive

News published October 2017

  • Proposed establishment of new Inverness Primary School

    Published 19 Oct 2017

    Highland Council is to seek the views of local communities on a proposal to establish a new primary school in Inverness, to serve the Ness Castle and Ness-side housing developments.

  • Ness Bridge walkway work next week

    Published 19 Oct 2017

    The Highland Council is to install illuminated bollards on the pedestrian pavements on either side of Ness Bridge to improve the levels of light for people walking over the bridge in the evenings and to compliment the ambience of the coloured lighting installed under the archways of the bridge. 

  • Gathering Place artists to bring the River Ness to Inverness Railway Station

    Gathering Place artists Published 18 Oct 2017

    Sans façon and OSA, artists engaged to develop the new Gathering Place artwork for the River Ness are inviting the public to meet with them and explore their thoughts and feelings about the River Ness

  • Literature Day at the Royal National Mòd

    logo Published 18 Oct 2017

    Wednesday (18th October) heralds the beginning of the adult competitions at this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber. Commonly known as ‘Literature Day’ at the Mòd,

  • Tuesday at the Royal National Mòd

    Published 17 Oct 2017

    Tuesday at the Royal National Mòd

  • North Planning Committee grants approval for Black Isle Care home

    Published 17 Oct 2017

    Members of The Highland Council’s North Planning Applications Committee have approved plans for a 40 bedroom care home to be built on the Black Isle.

  • Outdoor play proposal for Ferintosh Primary

    Published 17 Oct 2017

    The Highland Council is proposing an exciting and unique opportunity for children aged 3-5 at Ferintosh Primary and has invited parents and the community to come along and find out more about plans.

  • Success for young Dingwall Gaelic group who are in winning tune

    Published 16 Oct 2017

    Today (Monday 16 October) Deàrrsadh - a group of 11 and 12 year olds from Dingwall have won top prize in the Folk Group Competition for Under 13 year olds at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber

  • Council gets tough on unlicensed HMO

    Published 16 Oct 2017

    Last week, The Highland Council issued rent suspension orders (RSO) in relation to a number of properties being operated as unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO).

  • Monday at the Royal National Mòd 2017

    Published 16 Oct 2017

    The Royal National Mòd (Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail) in Lochaber continues today (Monday 16 October) as the Children’s competitions heat up.