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News published July 2025

• Highland Council shortlisted for three national awards

  Published 21 Jul 2025

  The Highland Council has been shortlisted for three awards at the 2025 APSE Service Awards.

• Results Helpline to support pupils in the Highlands with SQA results

  Published 18 Jul 2025

  Young people in the Highlands can call a dedicated helpline offering expert advice to anyone receiving their full Higher, National, and Advanced results on Tuesday, 5 August 2025.

• Lochaber playscheme promotes Gaelic in the outdoors

  Published 18 Jul 2025

  An outdoor Gaelic medium playscheme took place in Fort William last week for children who are going through Gaelic Medium Education and attend Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar.

• New city bus service confirmed

  Published 16 Jul 2025

  A new bus service covering the Crown/Kingsmills area of Inverness as well as Wester Inshes is set to be launched on Monday 4 August.

• Don’t lose your vote – residents in Highland and Western Isles urged to check voter registration details

  Published 16 Jul 2025

  Highland and Western Isles residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.

• Timetable for Tain and Easter Ross By-Election Confirmed

  Published 14 Jul 2025

  A Highland Council by-election is being held for Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross following the resignation of Councillor Derek Louden.

• Blas Festival 2025 to light up the Highlands

  Published 11 Jul 2025

  One of the most anticipated events in the Highland cultural calendar, Blas Festival, returns this September with an electrifying programme of traditional music, Gaelic celebration, and community event

• Final countdown for the Inverness Highland Games 2025

  Published 10 Jul 2025

  With the final countdown now on and preparations nearing completion ahead of the Inverness Highland Games this weekend, organisers are getting ready to warmly welcome locals and visitors.

• Changes to services at Dornoch Service Point

  Published 9 Jul 2025

  Users and customers of Dornoch Service Point are being advised by The Highland Council that the way in which services are being delivered at the Service Point is changing. 

• Temporary road restrictions in place for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival

  Published 8 Jul 2025

  Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from Thursday 17 July until Friday 8 August 2025 for Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival.

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