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News published November 2017

Skye Gaelic Primary Teachers collect national innovation award
Published 21 Nov 2017
An online Gaelic Education resource site for Primary School Teachers “Lasadh” has received the award for Innovation in Education at the prestigious Gaelic Awards held in Glasgow on 15 November.
Sickness bug closes Inverness school for deep clean
Published 21 Nov 2017
Ill health among pupils and staff at Kinmylies Primary school in Inverness has forced Highland Council to close the school on Wednesday 22, Thursday 23 and Friday 24 November.
Successful visit to Inverness schools by Scottish Ensemble
Published 21 Nov 2017
Scottish Ensemble, the UK’s leading professional string orchestra based in Glasgow, completed a four day residency around schools in the Inverness area last week giving pupils taking part a unique exp
Council response to Highland Military Tattoo Board decision
Published 21 Nov 2017
The Highland Council has responded to the news that the Board of The Highland Military Tattoo have taken the decision not hold another Tattoo.
Return of unwanted brown bins
Published 20 Nov 2017
The Highland Council’s chargeable garden waste brown bin collection service started on 3rd July 2017 and to date approximately 32,000 garden waste brown bin permits have been purchased. This accounts for 48% of households that previously received the Garden Waste Collection Service.
Closing date set for sale of Inverness Emergency Bunker
Published 20 Nov 2017
Prospective buyers have until 2pm on Wednesday 6 December 2017 to make their offers for a unique subterranean property in the Raigmore area of the city of Inverness.
Turfs cut for new homes in Drumnadrochit
Published 17 Nov 2017
Work has commenced on the construction of five new affordable homes at Drumnadrochit which will be earmarked to help retain local young people in the community.
Local pupils support Nairn Christmas lights switch on
Published 17 Nov 2017
Pupils from Nairn Academy, Cawdor, Millbank and Rosebank Primary schools are to have a starring role in the Nairn Christmas lights switch on this year on Friday 24 November.
Scotland’s first purpose built Gaelic Medium School celebrates 10th anniversary
Published 17 Nov 2017
Pupils, staff and parents of Bun-sgoil Ghaidhlig Inbhir Nis recently celebrated 10 years since the school opened its doors to pupils.
Success at national awards for Council's Planning Service
Published 17 Nov 2017
The Highland Council received two awards at last week’s Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning.