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News published June 2015

Highland harpist plucks top accolade
Published 15 Jun 2015
Abigail Millar-Todd, harpist and pupil at Fortrose Academy, was awarded Highland Young Musician of the Year 2015 at yesterday’s competition held in Inverness.
Board game aims to educate youngsters about healthy weight
Published 15 Jun 2015
Two Highland public health dietitians have created a board game aimed at improving peoples understanding of healthy weight.
Highland Council secures access to Nairn public right of way
Published 15 Jun 2015
The Highland Council has welcomed the recent decision at Inverness Sheriff Court securing access rights for all who enjoy the countryside.
Redesign of Caithness General Hospital and local NHS staffing on the agenda at next District Partnership
Published 15 Jun 2015
On Friday 26 June, the Caithness District Partnership will meet in full as part of the arrangements under the Planning for Integration (P4i) partnership between the NHS and The Highland Council.
Temporary road Closure for Highland Cross event
Published 15 Jun 2015
Road users are advised that on Saturday 20 June part of the C1112 Glen Affric Road will be temporarily closed to vehicles from 11am to 4pm during the Highland Cross 2015 event.
Portree Primary School awarded gold status by sportscotland
Published 12 Jun 2015
Portree Primary School, has been recognised with a prestigious national award for innovation and achievement in delivering physical education and extra-curricular sport.
Cultural contribution of Gypsy/Travellers in the Highlands
Published 12 Jun 2015
Members of Highland Council’s Community Safety, Public Engagement and Equalities (CPE) Committee received a presentation on the cultural contribution of Gypsy/Travellers in the Highlands
Councillors become Dementia Friends to support Dementia Friendly Inverness
Published 12 Jun 2015
It was a busy day at the Council Headquarters in Inverness on Thursday 11th June.
Head teacher appointments
Published 11 Jun 2015
Highland Council has announced the appointment of five Head Teachers at primary schools in the Inverness, and Badenoch and Strathspey areas.
Blas 2015 flying high over milestones
Published 11 Jun 2015
Milestones and memories will be the hallmark of the 11th Blas festival launched in Inverness today and which will take place at venues across the Highlands and Argyll between 4 and 12 September.