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News published June 2015

Highland’s premier musicians compete
Published 11 Jun 2015
Twelve of the Highland’s most talented young musicians will gather at Eden Court’s Maclean Room on Sunday (14 June) as they complete for the title of ‘Highland Young Musician of the Year 2015.
New Administration agreed to lead Highland Council
Published 11 Jun 2015
A special meeting of the Council was held this morning to form a new Administration and elect a Leader and senior officer bearers.
Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band prepare for their European championship debut
Published 11 Jun 2015
The Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band is gearing up for their debut at the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres on Saturday 27 June.
Council promotes welfare, benefits and money advice
Published 10 Jun 2015
Yesterday (10 June) The Highland Council held a facebook chat giving lots of information and advice on what people can do to ensure they are receiving the correct benefits and tax credits, as well as giving handy tips on how to manage budgets and avoid getting into debt.
Thurso Swimming Pool contract awarded
Published 10 Jun 2015
High Life Highland has today announced that the contract to provide new improved facilities at Thurso Swimming Pool has been awarded to local contractor O’Brien Construction Ltd.
Council appoints head teacher for Lochaber Gaelic Primary School
Published 10 Jun 2015
The new head teacher of Lochaber Gaelic Primary School, Fort William, is Mr John Joe MacNeil.
Communities developing services for themselves
Published 9 Jun 2015
The next meeting of the Inverness West District Partnership will be on Friday 19 June at the Phipps Hall in Beauly.
Lochaber hosts successful Safe Highlander event
Published 9 Jun 2015
Last Monday, almost 200 Primary 7 pupils from across Lochaber learned the importance of staying safe as they make the transition from primary to secondary school.
Short listing takes place for Caithness Flag Competition
Published 9 Jun 2015
The competition to design a flag for Caithness attracted 327 entries and on Friday (5 June) the judging panel met in Wick Town Hall to draw up a short-list.
It’s Time to Rock as the 2015 Be Your Best Rock Challenge® Scottish Final heads to The Caird Hall in Dundee!
Published 8 Jun 2015
Since the Rock Challenge® heats in Inverness last month, two local schools from Ross and Cromarty have spent the last few weeks finalising their performances and will this week travel around 150 miles to The Caird Hall to compete in the prestigious Scottish Final.