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News published November 2014

Presentation of Russia’s Ushakov Medal to the Scottish veterans of World War II Arctic Convoys
Published 4 Nov 2014
Four major Ushakov Medal presentation ceremonies will be held across Scotland by the Consulate General of Russia in Edinburgh just days before the Remembrance Sunday to enable most of the veterans to wear their medals at the Parades on Remembrance Sunday.
Highland marks Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day
Published 4 Nov 2014
Members of the public are invited to join parades and services to mark Remembrance Sunday (9 November) throughout the Highlands at various locations.
New survey reveals 93% of Highland residents are happy with community life and services in the Highlands
Published 4 Nov 2014
A report on the latest results from a survey of the Citizen’s Panel shows generally positive trends and improving satisfaction with most services in the Highlands.
Museum conservation day proves a hit with young and old
Published 4 Nov 2014
What do a whale’s ear-bone, a 1950s hair dryer and a medieval brooch have in common? They were all objects used as part of a Highland and Moray Museums training day last week.
Support for Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership
Published 4 Nov 2014
The Highland Council has praised the progress the Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership has made in stimulating and widening the local economy and has endorsed future actions to attract new industries to the area.
Council urges Highland residents to consider fostering or adoption during National Adoption Week
Published 3 Nov 2014
People in the Highlands are being urged to consider fostering or adopting during National Adoption Week this week (3 - 9 November 2014).
Council wins race to re-open Ness Islands in time for Bonfire Night
Published 3 Nov 2014
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that Ness Islands, Inverness which has been closed since last Monday due to flooding, looks set to be re-opened to the public late tomorrow (4 November).
Have your say on Highland school meals
Published 3 Nov 2014
Pupils, parents and carers are being asked to make their views known on Highland Council’s schools meals service.