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News published June 2008

  • Now is the time to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance

    Published 12 Jun 2008

    Young people staying on at Secondary schools in the Highlands are being urged by Highland Council’s Education, Culture and Sport Service to apply early for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

  • Highland Journey Photo Exhibition To Tour

    Published 12 Jun 2008

    In June of 1934, the writer and poet Edwin Muir borrowed a car from his friend and fellow Orcadian, Stanley Cursiter, and set out on a tour around Scotland. In the introduction to his book Scottish Jo

  • Leabhar nan Gàidheal Òga A’ dol air Bhog

    Published 12 Jun 2008

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  • Making Best Use of Council Assets

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    The drive for efficiency within local government can be helped significantly by the more effective management of assets, such as buildings, plant and equipment.

  • Council Delegation Visits Skye

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    Convener Sandy Park, Vice-Convener Jean Urquhart and Chief Executive Alistair Dodds of The Highland Council visited Skye this week to meet local councillors, community leaders and partners.

  • City Lunchtime Piano Recital

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    Inverness classical music-lovers are in for a treat next week . A Lunchtime Piano Recital performed and introduced by Robin Colvill, one of the most versatile pianists performing in Britain today, wil

  • Skye Project Nears Completion

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    Work on the sixth and final contract to upgrade the A851 road between Broadford and Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye, is on target to be completed in October.  This will upgrade the road from a tortuous

  • Plockton Music Pupils Prepare To Go On Tour

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    As the current school term draws to an end, it’s time for the students of the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music to hit the road for their annual tour.

  • HMIe Report on Farr Primary School, Inverness

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    In an HMIe report on Farr Primary School, Inverness, a range of key strengths were identified.

  • Highland Pupils Compete For Sports Trophy

    Published 11 Jun 2008

    The finals of the MacRobert Cup 2008 will take place at Inverness Royal Academy on Thursday (12 June) with over 230 pupils from across the Highlands battling it out on football pitches and on basketba