News archive

News published October 2006

  • Flooding - Highland

    Published 25 Oct 2006

    The Easter Ross part of Ross and Cromarty and the North Black Isle are the areas reported as currently worse affected by heavy rainfall and flooding today (Tuesday, 24 October 2006). On the Black Isl

  • High Standards at Aldourie Primary School

    Published 25 Oct 2006

    In an HMIe report on Aldourie Primary School, Inverness, a range of strengths were identified. The primary school was commended for: The positive ethos

  • High Commendation for Tongue Primary School

    Published 25 Oct 2006

    An HMIE report on Tongue Primary School in Sutherland, highly commends the school and recognises the very positive educational experience provided for pupils.  The inspectors found that there was a w

  • HMIE Report on Auchtertyre Primary School

    Published 25 Oct 2006

    Auchtertyre Primary School received a good report from HM Inspectors who visited the school in June 2006 as part of a national sample of primary education, covering key aspects of the school’s work

  • HMIE on Loch Duich Primary School

    Published 25 Oct 2006

    Loch Duich Primary School received a very good report from HM Inspectors who visited the school in June 2006 as part of a national sample of primary education, covering key aspects of the school’s w

  • Highland Council Responds to UHI Announcement

    Published 23 Oct 2006

    The Highland Council’s Chairman of Education, Culture and Sport, Councillor Andy Anderson said:

  • Highland Council sponsors Mod Competition

    Published 23 Oct 2006

    The Màiri Mhòr Gaelic Song Fellowship through The Highland Council, this year sponsored one of the major Gaelic Learners Solo Vocal competitions at the Mod in Dunoon.

  • Highland 2007 Mod in Lochaber

    Published 20 Oct 2006

    Lochaber will play host to The Royal National Mod next year as part of the Highland 2007 celebrations and organisers are promising an extra special event with opportunity to highlight and strengthen t

  • Two Suspected Cases Of E Coli O157

    Published 20 Oct 2006

    Two people who recently stayed in holiday cottages at Millness Croft, Glenurquhart, Inverness-shire are suspected to be suffering from E coli O157 infection and are now recovering at home. 

  • Back to school slowly in Nairn

    Published 20 Oct 2006

    Motorists travelling in Nairn are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions will be introduced at Nairn Academy and Millbank Primary, for children’s safety.