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News published March 2017

Historic Pavilion Under New Management
Published 31 Mar 2017
Today will see running of the historic Strathpeffer Pavilion being passed to High Life Highland (HLH), the Council’s Arms-Length Culture and Leisure Charity following recent discussions between The Highland Council, the building’s owners Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) and HLH.
New bridge and all-abilities path open to the public
Published 31 Mar 2017
A new bridge, crossing the Nevis River at Glen Nevis Visitor Centre, near Fort William, is now open to the public. Also open is the upgraded bridge at the Glen Nevis youth hostel and the all-abilities riverside path between the visitor centre and youth hostel.
Spring into Spring at the Muir Hub
Published 31 Mar 2017
Highland Countryside Ranger Marcia Rae is inviting people to join her at Muir Hub on Friday 14 April to celebrate Easter with a fun packed day of spring adventure.
School children take part in wildlife crime poster competition following visits from officers
Published 31 Mar 2017
School children from the Highlands have taken part in a wildlife crime poster competition following school visits from officers.
Police and Trading Standards tackle unlicensed sale of vehicles
Published 30 Mar 2017
Officers from Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division have been working alongside Highland Council's Trading Standards unit as part of a national campaign to tackle the unlicensed selling of second hand vehicles.
Tributes paid to Caithness Highland Councillor
Published 30 Mar 2017
Members and staff of the Highland Council are saddened by the passing of Councillor John Rosie on Wednesday 29 March 2017.
Fun family learning in the Fort
Published 30 Mar 2017
A number of families recently took part in an enjoyable Gaelic Family Learning Weekend at Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar (Lochaber Gaelic School).
165 Candidates to contest 21 Council multi-member wards
Published 29 Mar 2017
The elections for the 74 seats on The Highland Council, being held on Thursday 4 May, will involve 165 candidates contesting all of the 21 multi-member wards.
Easter Ross Community Partnership Meeting
Published 29 Mar 2017
The Easter Ross Community Partnership will hold its second full meeting in Lecture Theatre, Tain Royal Academy, Scotsburn Road, Tain on Tuesday 4th April 2017 at 7:00 pm.
Police in the Highlands warn public about bogus callers
Published 28 Mar 2017
Police in the Highlands are urging the public to be vigilant following a number of cold callers, bogus workmen and scam incidents being reported.