News archive
News published September 2006
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Golf Initiative Hits the Target
Published 25 Sep 2006An initiative in the Highlands to promote golf is proving a big hit with young people.
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Badenoch Centre - Ionad Bhàideanaich developments completed.
Published 25 Sep 2006The second phase of leisure and learning developments at The Highland Council’s Badenoch Centre - Ionad Bhàideanaich at Kingussie were officially opened to the public today by local Highland Counci
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Guided Heritage Tours in Nairn and Auldearn During Highland Archaeology Week
Published 25 Sep 2006As part of Highland Archaeology Fortnight (30th September – 15 October) The Highland Council’s Heritage Officer Andrew Fergusson has organised three guided tours to examine buildings in the Nairn
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Rangers Explore Underground and Overground during Highland Archeology Fortnight
Published 25 Sep 2006Exploring an underground hide-out, walking to a deserted township or standing near a spectacular waterfall are just some of the activities on offer in Badenoch and Strathspey during Highland Archaeolo
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Drivers urged to go slow in Inverness and Culloden
Published 22 Sep 2006Motorists in Inverness and Culloden areas are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at two more schools, for children’s safety.
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Rangers get wild at the weekend
Published 22 Sep 2006A weekend of nature exploration has been organised by Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers on Saturday 30th September and Sunday 1st October.
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Council designates first dedicated Gaelic school in Highland
Published 21 Sep 2006Members of The Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Committee today (21 September 2006) agreed to establish a dedicated Gaelic school in Sleat, Isle of Skye, with an English medium depart
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Prisoners make friendship benches for Highland pupils.
Published 20 Sep 2006Pupils at Tore and Ferintosh Primary schools have recently welcomed the addition of ‘friendship benches’ made by prisoners in Porterfield Prison into their playgrounds.
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Keiss Beach Tidy Up
Published 20 Sep 2006A group of 19 volunteers took part in this years' Beachwatch at Keiss beach last Saturday (16th September). The clean-up was organised by the Highland Council Planning and Developments’ countrysid
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Drivers Urged To Take Alternative Routes During Loch Ness Marathon Event
Published 20 Sep 2006Drivers in and around Inverness are warned that temporary road closures will be in place on Sunday 1 October during the Loch Ness Marathon, River Ness 10K and 5K races and are advised that they should