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News published January 2008

  • School Closures Due to Adverse Weather

    Published 9 Jan 2008

    Nine Highland primary schools were closed today (Wednesday) due to adverse weather.

  • Advice to motorists ahead of Highland Lights

    Published 9 Jan 2008

    In the interests of public safety, The Highland Council is advising the public of various temporary road closures to accommodate Highland Lights, the finale of Highland 2007, which is taking place on

  • Post Office Closure Proposals

    Published 8 Jan 2008

    The Highland Council will respond to the consultation on the 29 post office closures proposed for the region.  The Council is extremely disappointed that the UK Government has set a target for the nu

  • Rock Face Work In Lochaber

    Published 7 Jan 2008

    Drivers in Lochaber are warned that they could face delays when driving on the A861 and the B863 to allow work to stabilise roadside rock faces.

  • Whiteness Head walk with Council Ranger

    Published 7 Jan 2008

    Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger John Orr is leading a guided walk to Whiteness Head on Sunday 13th January. The 5 mile / 8km walk, winds it way through farmland, salt marsh and gravel ridges