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News published December 2025

Successful Wick – Aberdeen air service operator announced
Published 23 Dec 2025
Successful Wick – Aberdeen air service operator announced
Council staff dig deep to support Highland Hospice
Published 23 Dec 2025
Staff from The Highland Council recently paid a visit to the Highland Hospice to hand over money raised during a special seasonal fundraising day.
Highland Chief Social Work Officer elected as Convenor of Social Work Scotland
Published 23 Dec 2025
Fiona Duncan has been elected as Convenor of Social Work Scotland, the professional leadership body for the social work and social care professions.
Top restaurant steps in to save Christmas at Isle of Skye school
Published 23 Dec 2025
Chefs from one of Scotland’s most famous restaurants co-operated with Highland Council’s catering team last week to ensure pupils at a Skye primary school did not miss out on their Christmas lunch.
Council receives top award for Catch The Bus Month 2025 campaign
Published 22 Dec 2025
Bus Users UK have awarded their 2025 Catch the Bus Month Local Authority Engagement Award to The Highland Council.
Committee Chair welcomes Short Breaks Service for children and young people
Published 22 Dec 2025
The re-introduction of a short break service for children and young people in Inverness was welcomed by the Chair of Health, Social Care and Wellbeing Committee, Cllr David Fraser.
Corran Ferry Update – Maid of Glencoul returns to service 19 December 2025
Published 19 Dec 2025
The Highland Council is pleased to confirm that the Maid of Glencoul has returned to service on the Corran Ferry route following two days of successful sea trials
Still time to have your say on Thurso’s future
Published 19 Dec 2025
If you missed the recent public consultation events on £100m investment in education and community facilities in Thurso, there’s still time to give your views.
NO Place for HATE Campaign
Published 19 Dec 2025
A new community and partnership initiative has launched this week in Inverness with a clear message: there is no place for hate in our community.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 19 December 2025
Published 19 Dec 2025
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for 19 December 2025