News archive

News published December 2015

  • Timber from the Flow Country – rail conference delegates hear of ambitious plans

    Published 15 Dec 2015

    Ambitious plans to transport timber from the Flow Country in remote North Sutherland to Inverness via rail instead of road could pave the way for other projects in rural communities throughout the UK, delegates were told at a rail stakeholder conference organised by HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands.

  • All go for rescheduled Winter Wonderland event

    Winter Wonderland Published 14 Dec 2015

    The Highland Council has announced that it is all systems go for the Winter Wonderland event scheduled for this weekend in Inverness which was postponed for 7 days due to flooding at Whin Park.

  • Touchdown for Wildcats new base

    Highland Wildcats Published 14 Dec 2015

    Members of the Highland Council’s Inverness West Ward have ‘touched-down’ at the new base for Highland Wildcats American Football team.

  • Make the most of recycling this Christmas

    photo Published 14 Dec 2015

    With the introduction of new materials to the blue recycling bin in the summer, Highland Council residents are being encouraged to make full use of the improved service this festive period.

  • Ullapool to Inverness Bus Service saved by D & E Coaches

    Published 14 Dec 2015

    D&E Coaches have agreed to run a bus service between Ullapool and Inverness to replace the current 61 service which Stagecoach have announced they will be withdrawing on 22 December.

  • All-abilities access improvements at Glen Nevis Visitor Centre

    Published 14 Dec 2015

    The Highland Council has submitted a planning application for a new all-abilities crossing over the River Nevis at the Glen Nevis Visitor Centre. The crossing, which is funded by The Highland Council (£135,000) and Heritage Lottery (£121,000), will replace the existing bridge and is the first phase of a wider £500,000 Nevis Landscape Partnership project which will also provide an all-abilities riverside walk from the Visitor Centre.

  • Next meeting of Inverness West District Partnership

    Published 11 Dec 2015

    The next meeting of the Inverness West District Partnership will be on Friday 18 December in the Craigmonie Centre at Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit.

  • More good news for Highland amphibians

    photo of pond Published 11 Dec 2015

    A recent study by Scottish Natural Heritage and The Highland Council has found that the ponds in the A96 corridor between Inverness and Nairn are very healthy and supporting a wide variety of wildlife.

  • Director wanted for High Life Highland Board

    Published 11 Dec 2015

    Due to a recent retiral the Council is looking to recruit a Director to the Board to provide strategic direction and governance to the company and expert advice and support to its management team.

  • Passenger study will help shape future redevelopment of Inverness rail station

    Published 11 Dec 2015

    The findings of a survey of passengers using Inverness rail station will help inform plans for the proposed redevelopment of the busy transport hub.