Condolences from across the Highlands expressed following the death of His Royal Highness The Duke Of Edinburgh 

Since the announcement issued on Friday by Buckingham Palace that His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh had died peacefully at Windsor Castle, people from across the Highlands have been sending messages of their condolences to a special e-book hosted on The Highland Council’s website - www.highland.gov.uk/mourning

The messages reflect the high esteem His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh has been held in by the people of the Highlands and includes personal tributes from Councillors, Lord Lieutenants, local community representatives and individuals, some of whom met His Royal Highness during his many visits to the area.
Arrangements for his funeral, to take place on Saturday 17 April at Windsor Castle, have been issued by Buckingham palace and includes detail of a national one minutes silence at 15:00.

As a mark of respect, The Highland Council has cancelled a number of scheduled meetings due to be held this week. These include the Nairnshire Committee (Special Meeting) tomorrow, the Black Isle, Dingwall and Seaforth Committee on 14 April, the Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Committee due to take place on 15 April and Friday’s Climate Change Working Group.

All of these meetings will be rescheduled, and details provided regarding the new dates will be published on the Council’s website as soon as they are confirmed.