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News published May 2006

  • Meeting With New Shipping Minister Sought

    Published 3 May 2006

    Councillors are to seek a meeting with new Shipping Minister Dr Stephen Ladyman MP to renew their call for tough new measures to safeguard the environment from a shipping accident around the shores of

  • First Phase Of Improvements At Smoo Cave

    Published 3 May 2006

    The Highland Council has today (Wednesday) let a contract to Tilhill Forestry Ltd for the repair of the access paths around the popular visitor attraction, Smoo Cave, in North West Sutherland.

  • Renewable Energy Working Group Near Completion Of Research

    Published 3 May 2006

    The Renewable Energy Working Group set up by The Highland Council to draft a comprehensive renewable energy strategy for the Highlands is on course to present its recommendations to the Planning Devel

  • Bronze Age Pots For Tots

    Published 3 May 2006

    Tots with creative flare can go potty on Saturday 30 July during a crafty workshop in Marybank.

  • QE2 Visits Invergordon On Monday

    Published 3 May 2006

    A gala day is being organised in Invergordon on Monday (1 August) to welcome passengers and crew of the Queen Elizabeth 2 to the port and also entertain the many local people who will want to get a cl

  • Let Them Play!

    Published 3 May 2006

    The school summer holidays are in full swing and all around us we see kids climbing trees, thrashing past on their bikes and engrossed in the making of mud pies…or do we?

  • Capturing Images During Nature Walk

    Published 3 May 2006

    If nature and wildlife photography is your thing, or if a relaxing walk in the countryside takes your fancy, why not join The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers for an expedition to collect all

  • Otter Workshop In Wick

    Published 3 May 2006

    Last Saturday (9th July) Countryside Rangers with the Highland Council’s Planning and Development Service organised a workshop about the fascinating life and habits of one of our favourite mammals,

  • Medieval Pageant At Inverness Museum And Art Gallery

    Published 3 May 2006

    On Monday 1 August let Inverness Museum and Art Gallery transport you back in time during a Medieval Pageant to celebrate the opening of the new Medieval Gallery.

  • Learning More About Nature

    Published 3 May 2006

    Two free fun family events are being organised this weekend in the Inverness area to help people learn a bit more about local plants and animals.