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News published June 2021

When nature calls in the outdoors…Bag It, Bin It!
Published 28 Jun 2021
Need the loo out of doors in the Highlands? Then ‘Bag It, Bin It’ urges Highland Council’s summer campaign to clamp down on human waste in the countryside.
Zero Waste Scotland launches Aviemore campaign due to littering concerns
Published 28 Jun 2021
Following fears of increased littering across Scottish beauty spots during the school holidays, Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful, has teamed
Rapid COVID-19 community testing available in Inverness, Tain and Dornoch
Published 28 Jun 2021
Rapid COVID-19 community testing available in Inverness, Tain and Dornoch
7 Cities Hydrogen Challenge terrific opportunity for Highland's green engineers of tomorrow
Published 25 Jun 2021
Second year pupils in Highland with an interest in a career in green energy are being given an amazing opportunity to take part in the 7-Cities Hydrogen Challenge later this summer.
Temporary one-way system on Bught Road, Inverness
Published 25 Jun 2021
There will be a temporary one-way system on the U3823 Bught Road, Inverness which will come into effect at 8:00 on Monday 28 June 2021 and will remain in force until 18:00 on Friday 31 December 2021.
Four schools in the Highlands recognised with Eco-Schools Green Flag Award status
Published 25 Jun 2021
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful, is delighted to award four schools in the Highlands with an Eco-Schools Green Flag.
Temporary road closure on Union Road, Inverness
Published 25 Jun 2021
There will be a temporary road closure on Union Road from 9:30 on Tuesday 29 June 2021 until 18:00 on Wednesday 30 June 2021.
Highland Roads Recovery – More road works completed in Ross-shire
Published 24 Jun 2021
The Highland Council’s Roads Team has been very busy completing more road projects in Wester Ross according to the prioritised Area Capital Programme for 2021 – 2022.
Pack To The Future! Kinmylies pupils post time capsule in Inverness West Link's Torvean Bridge
Published 24 Jun 2021
Pupils at Kinmylies Primary School posted a message to the future today after placing a time capsule in Inverness West Link’s new Torvean (Swing) Bridge.
Council agrees a financial plan
Published 24 Jun 2021
A financial plan which will invest a further £10M across a range of projects in phase 2 of the investment strategy for Health and Prosperity and £54M of capital investment in schools.