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News published May 2015

Walk to Work Week
Published 15 May 2015
Employees of The Highland Council took part in Walk to Work Week, promoting their physical and mental health.
Discussions held about development of Carbisdale Castle
Published 15 May 2015
Constructive discussions over the development of Carbisdale Castle were held during a meeting on Monday evening (11 May) in Culrain.
Working together to prevent child sexual exploitation
Published 14 May 2015
The Highland Council and Police Scotland aim to prevent child sexual exploitation in the Highlands by raising awareness of the signs of abuse.
External Scrutiny Report highlights key strengths for Highland Council
Published 14 May 2015
The annual Local Scrutiny Plan (LSP) 2015-16 for Highland Council has been published by the Local Area Network
Museum in Thurso achieves full accreditation
Published 14 May 2015
Caithness Horizons in Thurso has secured Museum Accreditation for the next three years. The award is made by Museums Galleries Scotland and Arts Council England under the 2011 Museum Accreditation Standard.
People in Nairn to have their say on Community Council merger
Published 14 May 2015
A consultation meeting will take place on Thursday 21 May at 7pm in Nairn Academy to consider the proposed merger of two Nairn Community Councils.
Council awards contract to Highland Environmental Network
Published 14 May 2015
The Highland Council has awarded a new contract to the Highland Environmental Network (HEN) to publicise environmental information to Highland individuals and organisations.
Glasgow Science Centre comes to Highland Primary
Published 13 May 2015
Pupils at a Highland Primary school are to experience the Glasgow Science Centre in their own school this week when the Science Centre’s latest mobile tour stops off at Tore Primary on Thursday (14 May).
This is Our Time for Inverness and the Highlands
Published 13 May 2015
The Highland Council's Convener, City Leader, and Provost of Inverness are encouraging local businesses to get behind Inverness Caledonian Thistle in their bid to win the Scottish Cup for the first ti
Seashore shenanigans going for the double at Keiss and Lybster
Published 13 May 2015
After a fantastic day of fun at Keiss Harbour last year, The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are going for the double on their Seashore Shenanigans event this year.