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News published May 2016

Alternative location revealed for River Ness Art ‘Gathering Place’
Published 30 May 2016
Visual impressions of an alternative location for the River Ness Art Project’s centrepiece “The Gathering Place” have been revealed by the Inverness City Arts (ICArts) Working Group.
Rangers show the way on the Peatlands of the Flow Country
Published 30 May 2016
Over forty members of the public attended a series of high profile guided walks on the peatlands of Caithness and Sutherland led by the Highland Council Rangers.
Highlands of Scotland renews Fairtrade status
Published 26 May 2016
The Highlands of Scotland has renewed its status as a Fairtrade Zone which was first achieved on 13 September 2012.
Meeting held to identify action plan for improving water quality at Nairn's beaches
Published 26 May 2016
The Highland Council has met with SEPA, Scottish Water and representatives of Nairn community to discuss water quality issues for Nairn Central and East Beaches.
Noss Primary school closed for pupil safety
Published 25 May 2016
The Highland Council advises parents and carers of pupils at Noss Primary School in Wick that unfortunately the school will remain closed until Monday 30 May 2016.
Public to decide as local groups put forward ideas at ‘Your Island, Your Cash, Your Choice event’
Published 25 May 2016
Community, voluntary and non-profit organisations based in Skye and Raasay will be meeting up in Portree on Saturday 28 May in hope of getting the public vote and receiving a grant of between £100 and £1500 to put their ideas into action.
Noss Primary School closure
Published 24 May 2016
The Highland Council has been forced to close Noss Primary School this afternoon (24 May) and tomorrow (25 May).
Highland Council promotes awareness of dementia
Published 24 May 2016
To mark Dementia Awareness Week in Scotland 2016, next week, The Highland Council is hosting a Dementia Friends Scotland awareness session on Monday for Members and staff.
Town Twinning - 60th Anniversary visit to Augsburg
Published 23 May 2016
Led by Provost Helen Carmichael, a group from Inverness recently visited Augsburg to commemorate the diamond anniversary of their twinning. The visit was organised by Inverness Town Twinning Committee, in recognition of 60 years of successful partnership between the two cities.
City of Inverness Pipe Band are British Champions
Published 23 May 2016
On their second competitive outing, the newly established City of Inverness Pipe Band has won the grade 4A category of the prestigious British Pipe Band Championships held on Saturday 21 May 2016 at James Park, Paisley.