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News published December 2017

Winter Wonderland 2017
Published 11 Dec 2017
The Highland Council has announced details of this year’s Winter Wonderland event which will take place in Whin Park this weekend. (Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2017).
Wick Campus is open following inspection of damage
Published 10 Dec 2017
Wick Campus is now open following an inspection of the storm damage
Charity Jingle Jog cancelled due to severe weather
Published 10 Dec 2017
A decision has been taken to cancel the Jingle Jog following a site visit to the West Link on Saturday afternoon by those involved in the organisation of the charity fundraiser.
Council’s Winter services in action
Published 8 Dec 2017
With Storm Caroline hitting the Highlands yesterday, today’s heavy snowfall and the forecast for a drop in temperatures over the next 48 hours, the Council’s crews and winter vehicles have been busy.
Lochaber Woodwind musicians wow!
Published 8 Dec 2017
Nine students who receive music lessons from Highland Council woodwind Instructor, Karen Thomson in Lochaber High School and Ardnamurchan High School recently took Trinity College grade exams with outstanding results
Former Fortrose pupil to perform with Norwegian orchestra
Published 8 Dec 2017
Former Highland pupil Abigail Millar-Todd, currently studying at the Norwegian Academy of Music, is to perform in ‘The Nutcracker’ with Bergen Philharmonic later this month.
West Link opens to traffic on Monday
Published 8 Dec 2017
THE West Link distributor road will open fully to traffic from noon on Monday 11th December.
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday 8 December 2017
Published 8 Dec 2017
Highland Council winter road condition and school closure report for Friday 8 December 2017
Update: Wick Campus remains closed due to storm damage
Published 7 Dec 2017
Wick Campus, including Wick High School, Newtonpark Primary School and High Life Highland Leisure facilities will remain closed on Friday 8 December 2017.
Nairn Harbour access road closed
Published 7 Dec 2017
For public safety, The Highland Council has closed Nairn Harbour access road.