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News published May 2008

  • Highland residents encouraged to compost at home

    Published 7 May 2008

    The Highland Council is urging people to give a compost bin a home during Compost Awareness Week Sunday 4th to Saturday 10th May.

  • Council introduces trusts scheme for talented young people

    Published 7 May 2008

    Young Highland people are to benefit from the new Duncraig Educational Trust Scheme which will provide grants totalling around £25,000 each year.

  • Major New Campus for Inverness Takes Step Forward

    Published 7 May 2008

    Two planning firms have been appointed to draw up a master plan for what is considered to be one of the most important developments for the Highlands and Islands over the next 20 years. It is hoped th

  • Focus on Dingwall High Street Lighting

    Published 7 May 2008

    Work starts this week on a project to install new decorative lighting on Dingwall High Street. Victorian-style lighting columns are being erected between the National Hotel and the Railway Station to

  • Glenurquhart Pupils Rise To The Challenge

    Published 7 May 2008

    Glenurquhart High School pupils will be given a taste of running their own business on 15th May when local business Cobbs, host a Food and Drink Schools Challenge event for all 40 S2 pupils. 

  • Behind The Tide Event

    Published 7 May 2008

    The Highland Council’s Countryside Ranger John Orr is leading a guided walk on to the mudflats and sandbanks of Ardersier Bay giving people a fascinating chance to safely look at areas of the Moray

  • A Highland Welcome For Cape Breton Craft Worker

    Published 7 May 2008

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  • Highland’s Favourite Rhyme of All Time

    Published 7 May 2008

    Humpty Dumpty is Highland residents’ favourite nursery rhyme of all time, according to a new survey.

  • Information Panels Installed Around Nairn

    Published 6 May 2008

    A series of interpretation panels around Nairn giving local information have been given a full colour upgrade and makeover by The Highland Council.

  • Rangers’ get an appetite for the outdoors

    Published 6 May 2008

    People with culinary interests in natural plants are being invited to join a guided walk in beautiful Reeling Glen near Inverness and Beauly on Friday 9th May, from 2 till 5pm.