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News published May 2006

  • Celtic Mask Making

    Published 3 May 2006

    Would you like to learn the colourful art of Celtic Mask making? As part of the Ross and Cromarty Summer Events Programme, 5-7 year olds have the chance to learning about the Celts’ love of bright c

  • Boundary Commission Publish Proposals For Highlands

    Published 3 May 2006

    The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has taken on board some of the views of The Highland Council in publishing its proposals for the new  boundaries for local government electoral d

  • Guddling With Rangers On River Beauly

    Published 3 May 2006

    An afternoon of family fun has been organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers on Friday 29th July on the banks of the River Beauly.

  • trade Fair Opportunities For Companies Working In The Advanced Engineering And Metal Industries

    Published 3 May 2006

    Companies throughout Europe from the advanced engineering and metal industries are being offered the opportunity to make business contacts and seal deals at Elmia Subcontractor in Sweden, the leading

  • Council opposes Break Up Of Hitrans

    Published 3 May 2006

    A proposal by Scottish Transport Minister Tavish Scott to create two regional transport partnerships in the Highlands and Islands has been met with surprise and disappointment in the Highlands.

  • Am Baile Puts Its Muscle Behind Inverness Highland Games

    Published 3 May 2006

    The Highland Council’s award winning Am Baile team are asking the public to put their weight behind a photographic exhibition at the Inverness Highland Games and to bring any Highland Games memorabi

  • Highland Archaeology Fortnight

    Published 3 May 2006

    Due to public demand, The Highland Council is extending its annual celebration of archaeology from one to two weeks

  • Council Responds To Arjo Union Concerns

    Published 3 May 2006

    The ongoing concerns over the future of the Arjo Wiggins paper mill at Corpach have been relayed to concerned Highland Councillors from Lochaber. Five representatives from the Arjo trades unions met w

  • Councillor Welcomes Improvement in Reducing Delayed Discharge from Hospital

    Published 2 May 2006

    The total number of patients experiencing a delay in discharge from hospital has been significantly reduced as the result of concerted action by NHS Highland and The Highland Council.

  • Work Starts on New Portree High School

    Published 2 May 2006

    Work began today (Tuesday) on the eagerly-awaited £25 million new Portree High School.