News archive

News published March 2017

Discover your Hidden Highlands
Published 9 Mar 2017
A new eBook and film – which has already been viewed almost 83,000 times on You Tube - are bringing to life the breathtaking scenery and diverse array of activities on offer in the Highlands, as part of a VisitScotland marketing campaign promoting the region to visitors.
Castle Viewpoint to open for Easter
Published 8 Mar 2017
Work is well underway to complete the interior fit-out of the North Tower of Inverness Castle into a visitor attraction and viewpoint with spectacular views.
Ardnamurchan High School inaugural Youth Philanthropy Initiative
Published 8 Mar 2017
Ardnamurchan High School held its first Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) final On Friday 3rd March.
Helping Hand for Hilton funding allocated
Published 8 Mar 2017
The Helping Hand for Hilton organising group are pleased to announce that all of the participatory budgeting funding has been allocated to those who applied and met the criteria. It therefore will not be necessary to hold an event on 11 March.
Warning – don’t get caught by Council Tax scam
Published 8 Mar 2017
Highland Council has been alerted to a Council Tax scam whereby scammers are cold calling and emailing residents – claiming to offer a Council Tax refund.
Wipro staff to be based in city centre office
Published 8 Mar 2017
Wipro has opened a new delivery centre in Inverness as part of our growth plan and service delivery for the Highland Council
Highland bands aim for national success
Published 7 Mar 2017
March 19th will see two youth wind bands from Highland travel to the final of the Scottish Concert Bands Festival in Perth.
High hopes for Skye Flying Club
Published 7 Mar 2017
The Skye Flying Club appreciates support given by Highland Council and welcomes the signing of a new 2 year agreement which will allow the club to continue their activities at Ashaig, Broadford.
Achiltibuie’s empty school house transformation into two affordable homes welcomes new tenants
Published 7 Mar 2017
A house that has lain empty for over 5 years in Achiltibuie has been transformed into two affordable dwellings.
Your Community, Your Cash – Dingwall and Seaforth Decides
Published 7 Mar 2017
Groups based in Dingwall and Seaforth will come together in Dingwall Academy on Saturday 11 March to present their ideas to the public in hope of receiving a grant of between £100 and £2,000.