News archive

News published January 2011

  • Public asked for views on site of new Wick High School

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    The public is being invited to have their say on the choice of two sites for the new Wick High School. 

  • Community care on Lochaber ward forum agenda

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    Attendees at the Lochaber South (Ward 22 Fort William and Ardnamurchan) and North (Ward 12 Caol and Mallaig) Forum meetings will have the opportunity to make their voices heard as part of the consult

  • Portree set to welcome its largest cruise liner

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    This Friday (20 August) Portree will welcome the largest cruise liner ever to call at the port. Holland America Line’s 82,500 gross tons “Westerdam”, carrying some 1800 passengers, is scheduled

  • Opening of Raasay Ferry Terminal

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    Islanders on Raasay, off Skye, were today (Tuesday) celebrating the opening of their £12 million new ferry terminal. Stewart Stevenson, Minister for Transport Infrastructure and Climate Change, was j

  • Get into buildings this September

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors?   Every September, the national Doors Open Days offers free access to landmark buildings, private homes and usually private work spaces that the publi

  • Nominations for General Election announced

    Published 4 Jan 2011

    A total of 21 candidates are seeking election on Thursday 6 May in the three Highland UK Parliamentary constituencies.Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Constituency has attracted five candidates;