News archive

News published August 2006

  • Drivers urged to go slow in Skye and Lochalsh

    Published 23 Aug 2006

    Motorists in Skye and Lochalsh area are being warned that permanent 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced this term at another four schools in the area, for children’s safety. The new speed l

  • Retiral of Highland Music Adviser

    Published 23 Aug 2006

    The Highland Council's Adviser in Music, Bert Richardson, has retired after 38 years service to education.Following a successful career in Ayrshire, Mr Richardson arrived in Highland in 1989 and since

  • Public Transport contracts awarded

    Published 22 Aug 2006

    The Highland Council’s Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee has awarded 111 bus contracts and 13 subsidised taxi contracts at a total cost of £2,255,891, which will take effect

  • Big Cheers For Volunteers

    Published 22 Aug 2006

    A special event to celebrate and recognise the work of volunteers in promoting physical activity in the Inverness Area will take place at Inverness Sports Centre on Wednesday 23 August.

  • Canna and Inverie Ceremonies Complete West Highland Pier Improvements

    Published 22 Aug 2006

    The final phase of a £30 million investment in the Small Isles and Knoydart Ferry Scheme will be marked with a double ceremony this week. On Wednesday, Scottish Transport Minister Tavish Scott, will

  • Progress Reported to Care Home Sub-Committee

    Published 21 Aug 2006

    The Highland Council’s Care Home Sub-Committee has been advised of the positive progress being made in pursuing the Council’s decision to modernise care for older people, which includes seeking in

  • Doors Open Days Highland 2006

    Published 21 Aug 2006

    An opportunity to see a unique snapshot in history will be included in Doors Open Days Highland event this September.

  • Council Rangers enter twilight zone

    Published 21 Aug 2006

    Two evening events have been organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers offering participants the opportunity to explore the local environment after dark.

  • Contract awarded for fifth phase of Armadale-Broadford road.

    Published 18 Aug 2006

    The Highland Council has agreed to award a contract valued at £1,627,517 to R. J. McLeod Ltd. to build the fifth and penultimate phase of the A851 Armadale – Broadford road on Sleat, Isle of Skye.

  • Case of Suspected E.coli

    Published 18 Aug 2006

    Issued by NHS Highland