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News published October 2025

Highland Council issues update on Wick-Aberdeen air service suspension
Published 30 Oct 2025
Following media reports early this week that Eastern Airways has filed notice of intention to appoint an administrator, and subsequent confirmation from the Civil Aviation Authority .......
Highland wide virtual jobs fair coming soon
Published 30 Oct 2025
Highland wide virtual jobs fair coming soon
Naver Bridge project marks milestone with visit from local school children
Published 30 Oct 2025
October was a landmark month for the Naver Bridge replacement scheme on the A836 section of the North Coast 500 near Bettyhill. The installation of 30 precast bridge beams is now complete - a key milestone in the project’s delivery.
Inverness to host first International Blues Festival
Published 29 Oct 2025
The Highlands of Scotland are set to groove to the rhythm of the Blues as the City of Inverness welcomes the inaugural Inverness International Blues Festival to the Northern Meeting Park next Spring.
The Storr Online Shop Launches
Published 29 Oct 2025
The Storr Online Shop Launches
Warming up for the Inverness Bonfire and Fireworks display 2025
Published 29 Oct 2025
The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group are excited to confirm the Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display will be held at Bught Park, Inverness on Wednesday 5 November.
Highlands to host North Sea Commission Transport Group
Published 29 Oct 2025
Next week, The Highland Council will be hosting members of the North Sea Commission Transport Group.
Plans to house asylum seekers in Inverness
Published 28 Oct 2025
The Highland Council has been notified by the UK Government that it intends to use Cameron Barracks in Inverness to place circa 300 asylum seekers on a phased basis.
Corran Ferry service update – 27 October 2025
Published 27 Oct 2025
Corran Ferry service update – 27 October 2025
Spittal to Beauly Overhead Electricity Line Application
Published 24 Oct 2025
The Highland Council wishes to advise all interested parties in the above application, that the Council’s consultation response will be submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) within the deadline the Council has been given - by 7 November 202