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News published January 2026

Council expands in-house bus network to protect key Inverness routes
Published 26 Jan 2026
From Thursday 19 February The Highland Council’s In-house bus team will be introducing a number of new routes including one covering the Dalneigh area of Inverness.
Prospective development partner clarifies intention for Embo Masterplan Consent Area
Published 26 Jan 2026
The Highland Council has invited residents to share their views on a possible proposal for a Masterplan Consent Area (MCA) Scheme at Embo.
Highlands and Islands Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements 2024/25 annual report published
Published 26 Jan 2026
The Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) annual report for the Highland and Islands area for 2025/25 has been published by the Highland and Islands Strategic Oversight Group (HIMSOG).
Online enrolment opens today for 2026 Primary 1 places
Published 26 Jan 2026
The Highland Council is inviting parents and carers to enrol their child online for the next school session starting on 19 August 2026. .
Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
Published 23 Jan 2026
Tree safety works at Whin Park, Inverness
New facility for additional support needs pupils at Wick High School
Published 23 Jan 2026
Last week Wick High School was delighted to welcome guests to the open day of a new facility for children with additional support needs.
Inverness International Blues Festival video and all-weather Big Top announced
Published 22 Jan 2026
Organisers of the Inverness International Blues Festival today unveiled two key additions to the preparations for this major new music event.
The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
Published 22 Jan 2026
The Highland Council secures Path Order for Peffery Way
Public invited to Justice Service open day in Sutherland
Published 21 Jan 2026
The Highland Council’s Justice Service team in Sutherland will be hosting an open day on Thursday 12 February 2026.
Highland Registrars invite suppliers to 2026 Wedding Fair
Published 20 Jan 2026
Suppliers working in the wedding market are being invited by Highland Registrars to the third annual Wedding Fair.