News archive
News published March 2011
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Highland pupils compete for Euro-info title
Published 8 Mar 2011Pupils from ten Highland Primary schools are currently cramming up on European information as they prepare to go head to head in the topical knowledge Scotland-wide competition – Euroquiz.
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Self Directed Support website launched
Published 8 Mar 2011A new website has been launched to provide information on an innovative approach to the funding and delivery of social care services in the Highlands.
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Glasgow 2014 and The Highland Council ask everyone in the Highlands to “Sport Your Trainers” on Commonwealth Day
Published 8 Mar 2011People in the Highlands are being encouraged to wear their trainers on Monday 14 March and support the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games in a campaign launched by Provost of Inverness, Jimmy Gray and at
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Highland Youth Voice celebrates 10th Anniversary
Published 8 Mar 2011Highland Youth Voice, the Youth Parliament for Highland, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year and the call has gone out for former members to get in touch.
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New business uses homes to unlock Highland mysteries
Published 8 Mar 2011A new business has opened up that will allow people to find out more about the history of Sutherland through its houses and buildings.
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Business Gateway event to celebrate successful businesses in the area
Published 8 Mar 2011Six local companies are set to battle it out for two coveted cash prizes of £5,000.
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North West employers thanked for supporting pupils
Published 8 Mar 2011Businesses in North West Sutherland 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 pupils
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Planning the Way ahead for Inverness City Centre
Published 7 Mar 2011The Highland Council, in partnership with Inverness Business Improvement District will shortly be starting a Development Brief to highlight development opportunities and environmental improvements tha
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Ranger takes advantage of Spring tides to explore West Ross shoreline
Published 7 Mar 2011Highland Council’s Wester Ross Countryside Ranger is inviting people to get their wellies on and join her on a beach-combing exploration at Laide, north of Gairloch. This shoreline adventure takes
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Nine young Highlanders put themselves forward for Scottish Youth elections
Published 7 Mar 2011The call from the Scottish Youth Parliament for Highland young people to stand up for what they believe in and make a difference in their communities has been met with nine candidates putting themselv