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News published July 2006

  • Ceilidh Trail Band strikes a chord on Caledonian Canal

    Published 11 Jul 2006

    Organisers of the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail today (Tuesday 11th July, 2006) announced the line-up of the official Ceilidh Trail Band at British Waterways (Scotland) Seaport Marina in Inverness.

  • Funding Windfall For Highland Celebrations

    Published 11 Jul 2006

    Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson today announced ý125,000 for Highland Council to implement 'The Highland Promise', the first project spearheading the development of cultural entitlements across Sc

  • Harry Potter Quest and Life in the Undergrowth

    Published 10 Jul 2006

    A weekend of Magic, Mystery and Minibeasts is being organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th July.

  • Warning To Drivers About Abnormal Load Convoy

    Published 10 Jul 2006

    Joint Information from The Northern Constabulary, ScotlandTranserv & The Highland Council.

  • Cromarty Church On Restoration Shortlist

    Published 10 Jul 2006

    The community of Cromarty at the north east tip of the Black Isle is appealing for support from across the Highlands to help breath 21st century life into the last place which provides a direct link t

  • Visit By Japanese Consul General

    Published 10 Jul 2006

    During a visit to the Highlands, the Japanese Consul General, Mr Shuhei Takahashi  visited Inverness earlier today (Friday 7 July) to present Depute Provost, Kathleen Matheson, on behalf of the city,

  • West Meets West

    Published 10 Jul 2006

    On Saturday (8 July) a group of Gaelic speaking parents and young people from West Lochaber travelled to Nova Scotia for a visit which aims to strengthen the links which have already been established

  • 5,000th Participant As “Out Of School” Project Comes To An End

    Published 5 Jul 2006

    Kim Maclennan, aged 8, from Achiltibuie is the 5,000th participant from Ross-shire to have taken part in Ross and Cromarty Sports Council’s OSH (Out of School Hours) project which has been running i

  • Searching For Aquabeasts

    Published 5 Jul 2006

    Why not join The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers at the River Nairn on Wednesday 12 July to river dip for all kinds of underwater bugs and beasties? You’ll be amazed at just how much life t

  • Council to Consult over Aviemore School Site

    Published 5 Jul 2006

    The Highland Council is to consult with villagers in Aviemore over the site earmarked for a new community primary school.