News archive
News published May 2010
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Made It exhibition with works from the Craft Council collection and the Highland makers inspired by them
Published 27 May 2010Showing in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery from 5th June to the end of July is an exhibition of international quality featuring works from the Craft’s Council and complimented by Highland craft mak
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Young pipers and drummers launch exciting CD
Published 26 May 2010The Charleston and Nairn Pipes and Drums have launched their new CD with a rousing performance at Charleston Academy. Marching on to the stage playing Rock You, the musicians set the tone for the e
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Council reaffirms support for Scotland’s Housing Expo
Published 26 May 2010The Highland Council has reaffirmed its continued support for Scotland’s Housing Expo which will take place throughout the month of August at Milton of Leys, in Inverness.
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Handyperson service reaches milestone six years on
Published 26 May 2010A service which helps older people and those with a disability with small jobs in their homes, reached a major milestone last week with the completion of the 30,000th job across Sutherland and Ross an
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Concordat for the Royal National Mòd in the Highlands signed in Caithness
Published 26 May 2010A Service Delivery Contract between An Comunn Gàidhealach and The Highland Council in relation to the delivery of Royal National Mòds in the Highlands was signed this week in Caithness.
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Council Budget blog focuses on waste collection, street lighting and enquiry services
Published 26 May 2010The Highland Council’s budget blog will today (26 May) ask the public if the Council can provide waste collection, street lighting and enquiry services more effectively.
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Highland beaches recognised with Seaside Awards
Published 26 May 2010Scotland’s beaches provide the perfect place for creating memories and having fun and today, 26 May 2010, awarding body Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB), announced that eleven Highland beaches will fly
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Nursery youngsters Get Set Go for 2012
Published 25 May 2010150 pre-school children in the Nairn area are being encouraged to “Get Set Go” as part of the Nairn Primary Schools Health Week (24 – 28 May).While older pupils take part in various health-relat
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Fort William Primary Climbing Competition
Published 25 May 2010The finals of the Fort William Primary Schools Climbing Competition were held recently at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven on 22 May.
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Formal opening of Mallaig High School hostel
Published 25 May 2010A new hostel at Mallaig, providing residential accommodation for pupils from the islands of Canna, Eigg, Muck and Rum as well as the Knoydart Peninsula, was officially opened today (Tuesday).The £4