News archive

News published April 2018

Dornoch Aerodrome – temporary suspension of heavy aircraft landings
Published 18 Apr 2018
The Highland Council confirms that an operational decision has been made to temporarily suspend use of the Dornoch Aerodrome to heavy aircraft (exceeding 2730kg).
Kingussie Flood Alleviation Channel – Construction Complete
Published 18 Apr 2018
The Highland Council is pleased to announce that the work to construct the Kingussie Flood Alleviation Channel is now complete.
Motorists advised of traffic restrictions for Etape Loch Ness
Published 17 Apr 2018
The Highland Council and partners are advising motorists of temporary road closures and speed restrictions which will be in place from 28th – 30th April 2018 during the Etape Loch Ness cycling event.
Traditional Window of Opportunity!
Published 17 Apr 2018
The Inverness Townscape Heritage (TH) Project is hosting a series of free traditional building skills training events in 2018, starting on Wednesday 26th April with an evening talk focussing on traditional windows and doors. A full day workshop will take place on Thursday 26 April, giving more in-depth training on repairing and upgrading of traditional doors and windows.
City tenants welcomed into their new homes
Published 16 Apr 2018
Six houses suitable for wheelchair users have been completed in Inverness and earlier today local Councillors paid a visit to welcome tenants into their new homes.
Highland’s 3rd dedicated Gaelic school is opened
Published 16 Apr 2018
Pupils, parents and teachers celebrated the start of the summer term today (Monday 16 April 2018) at the newly opened Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh.
1 in 4 Inverness Retailers Fail Underage Cigarette Test Purchases
Published 13 Apr 2018
Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is reporting poor findings from the cigarette test purchase programme it recently carried out in the Inverness area.
Improvement works on Ness Islands
Published 13 Apr 2018
Work on the next stage of improvements to the Ness Islands in Inverness is set to start on Monday (16 April).
City landmark to close for transformation
Published 12 Apr 2018
One of Inverness’ iconic thoroughfares is set to close for three months while it undergoes a much-needed transformation.
Additional winter funding welcomed
Published 9 Apr 2018
The Highland Council is pleased that the Scottish Government has acknowledged the efforts of the local authority during the recent severe winter weather to keep the Highlands moving.