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News published August 2015

Young people lead ‘Chat for Change’ in Highland
Published 19 Aug 2015
An event led by young people in the Highlands who have experience of living in care has been fully booked out by young people, professionals, elected members and the wider community attending
Nominations sought for by-election
Published 19 Aug 2015
A by-election to elect a councillor to serve the Aird and Loch Ness (Ward 13) of The Highland Council will be held on Thursday 8 October 2015.
Dancing the night away at Blas
Published 19 Aug 2015
There will be ample opportunity to dance the night away at Blas 2015, with three ceilidhs on the programme featuring the very best of Scottish dance bands who are appearing with other top performers.
Next Sutherland District Health and Social Care Partnership Meeting
Published 19 Aug 2015
The next meeting of the Sutherland District Partnership will take place next Friday (28 August) at the Highland Council Offices, Drummuie, Golspie.
Weekend walk to Whiteness Head
Published 18 Aug 2015
The Highland Council Countryside Rangers are inviting people to join them on Sunday (23 August) for a guided walk to Whiteness Head.
Council welcomes Attainment Scotland funding for Highland schools
Published 18 Aug 2015
Highland Council welcomes the announcement today by the First Minister that 5 local schools are going to receive additional funding as part of the Attainment Scotland Fund.
Plans approved for enhanced sports facilities at Canal Parks
Published 18 Aug 2015
The Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee has today approved plans for the reconfigured and enhanced rugby sports facility at Canal Parks, Inverness.
Topping Out ceremony marks milestone for new Inverness Royal Academy
Published 18 Aug 2015
A special topping out ceremony has been held to mark the midway point in construction of the new £34million Inverness Royal Academy.
New Gaelic Classes in Inverness
Published 18 Aug 2015
This term’s new Gaelic Classes in Inverness run by The Highland Council will start on Monday 31 August and will cater for everyone from those new to learning the language, to others who want to develop their skills.
Chance to explore Highland Glen with Countryside Rangers
Published 18 Aug 2015
This weekend The Highland Council’s Countryside Rangers are running a guided walk exploring Glen Strathfarrar in Inverness-shire, one of the most beautiful Highland glens.