News archive

News published May 2006

  • Wick Pupils Raise Cash

    Published 9 May 2006

    The group decided to hold a sponsored silence which was to be undertaken on a school day. The preparations and the carrying out of the Sponsor have been ongoing for the last few months.

  • New Book about Motor Neurone Disease Hits Highland Library Shelves

    Published 9 May 2006

    To mark Motor Neurone Disease Week (17th – 24th June) a new information book about Motor Neurone Disease is to be introduced to The Highland Council’s library collection today (Monday 20th June, a

  • An Excellent Start For Lochaber's Newest School

    Published 9 May 2006

    Ardnamurchan High School has received a very positive report confirming that, since its opening in August 2002, it has successfully established itself as a six-year secondary school. The HMIe inspecti

  • Inverness High School Chosen As A School Of Ambition

    Published 9 May 2006

    Inverness High School will benefit from funding of £100,000 for each of the next three years as the result of being selected to being among the first few schools in Scotland to pilot the Schools of A

  • Cutting-edge Research into How the Public Really Values Public Services

    Published 9 May 2006

    Highland public agencies will be breaking new ground this week when they launch an innovative new survey asking people how they value eight core public services. The research is believed to be the fir

  • Refurbishment of Strathburn House, Gairloch

    Published 8 May 2006

    A proposed £350,000 refurbishment of Strathburn House, Gairloch, has prompted The Highland Council to seek alternative accommodation for the 13 residents during the 35-week period the residential hom

  • Highland Wild Encounters - Fiadh-bheatha sa Ghaidhealtachd

    Published 8 May 2006

    For two weeks at the end of May (20th May- 4th June 2006), Highland Council Rangers and RSPB staff will provide unique opportunities to observe Highland Wildlife in Caithness and Sutherland.

  • Council puts the brakes on City drivers

    Published 8 May 2006

    Motorists in Inverness are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at another three schools in the area, for children’s safety.

  • Balnain Pupils' Art Exhibition

    Published 8 May 2006

    An art exhibition by Balnain Primary School pupils goes on show this weekend (Saturday 13th May, 11am) in the community library at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit.

  • Launch of Wester Ross local plan on-line

    Published 8 May 2006

    Computer users can find out what the Local Plan says about any location in Wester Ross at the click of a mouse. It will produce a report showing a map of the area selected, as well as all the Local Pl