News archive

News published September 2007

  • Lochaber pupils visit battlefield archaeology investigations.

    Published 11 Sep 2007

    Around 150 Lochaber pupils will be visiting the sites of the Fort William and Inverlochy Archaeological Project over the next week to learn about their local history.

  • Badaguish Centre to encourage outdoor learning

    Published 11 Sep 2007

    The Highland Council, in partnership with Northern Constabulary and with funding from the National Lottery, has negotiated the long- term lease of four lodges in the heart of the Cairngorms National P

  • Launch of Fostering Campaign

    Published 11 Sep 2007

    “me too” is the message of a new high profile fostering campaign in the Highlands which was launched today (Tuesday 11 September) to recruit foster carers for children and young people.

  • Dingwall and Seaforth Ward Forum

    Published 11 Sep 2007

    The next forum for the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward will take place at the Council Offices, Dingwall at 7.30pm on Wednesday 19th September.

  • House Prices in Highland

    Published 11 Sep 2007

    A briefing note, produced by The Highland Council, confirms a steep rise in house prices in many parts of the Highlands and rises above the Scottish average. 

  • Young People Quiz Cabinet Secretary

    Published 10 Sep 2007

    Five young people from the Highlands met with Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop in Aviemore last week, to discuss issues affecting young people in the Highlands.  Their conversation was filmed, and broa

  • Car Free Day In Inverness

    Published 10 Sep 2007

    Motorists in Inverness are reminded that during Car Free Day on Wednesday 19 September, Castle Road will be temporary closed to traffic at its junction with Haugh Road to it’s junction with Bridge S

  • Climate Change Strategy

    Published 7 Sep 2007

    The production and implementation of a climate change strategy for the Highlands, which will adapt Council services to cope with the impact of climate change and reduce the Council’s carbon footprin

  • Council to Review Waterfront Go Ahead

    Published 6 Sep 2007

    The Highland Council has unanimously agreed to review a decision taken in March of this year to select Fort William Waterfront Ltd as the preferred bidder for the Fort William Waterfront Development.

  • Lochaber Gaelic Stalwart Honoured

    Published 6 Sep 2007

    The Highland Council today (Thursday 6 September) agreed to make Lochaber Gaelic enthusiast Chrissie MacEachen a Freeman of Lochaber.  The ceremony will be performed at the opening night of the Royal