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News published July 2021

Highland Roads Recovery – Caithness road surface dressing priorities completed
Published 20 Jul 2021
The Highland Council has recently completed part of its Caithness roads maintenance programme for 2021/22.
Update on new Torvean Bridge
Published 20 Jul 2021
The new Torvean Swing Bridge on Inverness’s West Link road was recently put into service by Highland Council and operated by Scottish Canals as part of the final stage of the commissioning process.
Foundry Way Bus Link now open
Published 19 Jul 2021
A link road which will allow one-way access from the Inverness Bus Station at Farraline Park directly onto Rose Street has now opened.
Family visit new housing development named in honour of their father
Published 19 Jul 2021
The Highland Council were delighted to welcome the family of the late Joe Yates to view the completed housing development in Dingwall that bears his name.
Rapid COVID-19 community testing available at Inverness Fairways
Published 16 Jul 2021
Rapid COVID-19 community testing will be available at Inverness Fairways from Monday 19 July to Friday 23 July.
Music tuition fees to be waived in next school year
Published 16 Jul 2021
Over the next few weeks, High Life Highland will be contacting the families of Highland school pupils to advise them that their music tuition fees are being waived for the 2021-22 academic year.
Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces
Published 16 Jul 2021
The Highland Council is one of 140 organisations to have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for their outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.
Advice for people heading to the North of Scotland this Summer
Published 15 Jul 2021
With many people heading to the North of Scotland this summer, road policing officers are reminding road users to be safe on country roads.
Inverness Castle transformation – Mather & Co announced as exhibition and content design partner
Published 15 Jul 2021
The Highland Council today announced the appointment of Mather & Co as the successful exhibition designers for the project to transform Inverness Castle into a world class visitor attraction.
The Highland Council launches welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors
Published 14 Jul 2021
The Highland Council launches welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors