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News published May 2006

  • Plans lodged for Highland's first sustainable school

    Published 8 May 2006

    The £2.4 million replacement of Acharacle Primary School, Ardnamurchan, is an important step in the Council’s commitment to a 21st Century Schools’ Programme, which includes potential investment

  • Highland Council statement about meeting with John Muir Trust

    Published 8 May 2006

    The Trust wishes to remove the memorials in order to maintain the wild and beautiful nature of the summit.

  • Takeover secures jobs at Norfrost

    Published 8 May 2006

    In doing so they have formed a new company, Icetech Freezers Limited, to operate the freezer manufacturing facility, in which local directors have acquired a minority interest.

  • Inverness Chosen As Venue For Highland Games Master World Championships

    Published 8 May 2006

    Inverness has been chosen as the venue for next year’s 2006 Highland Games Masters World Championships.

  • Community Warden Initiative Reaches First Years Milestone

    Published 8 May 2006

    Residents in Alness and Invergordon are being asked what they think about the Community Warden initiative in their areas.

  • Adventure Tri-Series Unveiled

    Published 8 May 2006

    Over 2,000 competitors from eight countries are expected to participate in The VisitScotland Adventure Tri Series. Scenic locations across Scotland form the backdrop for competitors tackling an open l

  • Public Invited To have Their Say On Services

    Published 8 May 2006

    The Highland Council is about to undertake its annual public performance survey. 

  • Childcare and Family Resource Partnership On The Road

    Published 8 May 2006

    Ross and Cromarty Childcare and Family Resource Partnership will be visiting three communities on the West Coast to meet families and learn how it can best support parents of young children in Lochcar

  • Road Pricing

    Published 8 May 2006

    Councillor Alison Magee, Convener of The Highland Council, said she very interested in the long-term measures proposed by the Transport Secretary to reduce congestion on the roads by moving away from

  • Crowds Expected To See Queen Mary 2 Dock

    Published 8 May 2006

    One of the most famous cruise liners in the world, the Queen Mary 2 will visit Invergordon on Sunday when between 20,000 – 30,0000 people are expected to converge to admire Cunard’s new flagship w