News archive

News published September 2010

  • Town House hosts civic reception to celebrate Northern Meeting Piping Competitions

    Published 10 Sep 2010

    The Provost and members of The Highland Council’s City of Inverness Committee are hosting a civic reception at Inverness Town House this evening (1 September) for members of the Northern Meeting Pip

  • Wick High School update

    Published 9 Sep 2010

    The Highland Council and the Scottish Government have committed to building a new high school in Wick. The Scottish Government will provide a substantial element of the funding over the next three fin

  • New Licensing Committee/Board membership

    Published 9 Sep 2010

    The Chairman of the new Highland Licensing Committee and Highland Licensing Board is Councillor Peter Corbett, Inverness Central.  Vice-Chairman is Councillor Margaret Paterson, Dingwall and Seaforth

  • Employers thanked for supporting pupils

    Published 9 Sep 2010

    Businesses in the Skye and Lochalsh area are being invited to attend an award ceremony to receive thanks from The Highland Council for the ongoing and valuable contributions they make in supporting pu

  • Great opportunity for young guitarists

    Published 9 Sep 2010

    The quest is on to find the Highland’s most talented young guitarists with an exciting opportunity to perform during the Ullapool Guitar Festival.

  • West Highland tartan goes all the way

    Published 8 Sep 2010

    When crowds gather at the weekend in Fort William to celebrate the formal launch of the new end of the West Highland Way, they will also be treated to the unveiling of the first official tartan for th

  • Increased level of LEADER grants available

    Published 8 Sep 2010

    Recent changes to the Highland LEADER programme have included an increase to the rates of grants available which could now mean rates of up to 90% funding for community projects until December 2010.

  • Update on Town House clean-up

    Published 8 Sep 2010

    The public are advised that essential maintenance works to the guttering and turrets on the roof of Inverness Town House which were previously planned for 8 and 9 September will now take place on Wedn

  • Skye Trail proves popular with walkers

    Published 8 Sep 2010

    A long-distance guided walk route on the Isle of Skye has proven a great hit with walkers throughout the summer this year.

  • Ward business to be highlighted

    Published 8 Sep 2010

    People living in the Eilean a’ Cheò ward of The Highland Council will now be able to read a summary of topics covered and decisions made by their local councillors at Ward Meetings.