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Notice of Election published for Highland Council By-election
Published on 24 Oct 2025A vacancy has arisen for the election of a Councillor to represent Ward 21 Fort William and Ardnamurchan following the resignation of Sarah Fanet.
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Highland Council issues update on Wick-Aberdeen air service suspension
Published on 30 Oct 2025Following media reports early this week that Eastern Airways has filed notice of intention to appoint an administrator, and subsequent confirmation from the Civil Aviation Authority .......
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Highland wide virtual jobs fair coming soon
Published on 30 Oct 2025Highland wide virtual jobs fair coming soon
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Naver Bridge project marks milestone with visit from local school children
Published on 30 Oct 2025October was a landmark month for the Naver Bridge replacement scheme on the A836 section of the North Coast 500 near Bettyhill. The installation of 30 precast bridge beams is now complete - a key milestone in the project’s delivery.
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Inverness to host first International Blues Festival
Published on 29 Oct 2025The Highlands of Scotland are set to groove to the rhythm of the Blues as the City of Inverness welcomes the inaugural Inverness International Blues Festival to the Northern Meeting Park next Spring.
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The Storr Online Shop Launches
Published on 29 Oct 2025The Storr Online Shop Launches
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Warming up for the Inverness Bonfire and Fireworks display 2025
Published on 29 Oct 2025The Inverness Events and Festivals Working Group are excited to confirm the Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display will be held at Bught Park, Inverness on Wednesday 5 November.
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Highlands to host North Sea Commission Transport Group
Published on 29 Oct 2025Next week, The Highland Council will be hosting members of the North Sea Commission Transport Group.
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Plans to house asylum seekers in Inverness
Published on 28 Oct 2025The Highland Council has been notified by the UK Government that it intends to use Cameron Barracks in Inverness to place circa 300 asylum seekers on a phased basis.
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Corran Ferry service update – 27 October 2025
Published on 27 Oct 2025Corran Ferry service update – 27 October 2025
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Spittal to Beauly Overhead Electricity Line Application
Published on 24 Oct 2025The Highland Council wishes to advise all interested parties in the above application, that the Council’s consultation response will be submitted to the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit (ECU) within the deadline the Council has been given - by 7 November 202
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Portmahomack to Tain bus pilot extended
Published on 22 Oct 2025The Highland Council will be extending a trial of the 2 day a week bus service from Portmahomack to Tain
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Dingwall High Street has three new retail units available to lease
Published on 22 Oct 2025Dingwall High Street has three new retail units available to lease
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Highland Council pays tribute to John M Young
Published on 22 Oct 2025The Highland Council has paid tribute to one of its first serving councillors, John M Young who passed earlier this month.
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Public invited to Justice Service open day in Dingwall – 12 November 2025
Published on 22 Oct 2025The Justice Service team in Dingwall will be hosting an open day on Wednesday, 12 November 2025. This is a chance for members of the public to come along and find out more about the service.
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Still time to take part in the Highland Council Housing Need & Demand survey
Published on 20 Oct 2025Still time to take part in the Highland Council Housing Need & Demand survey
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Partnering for Progress – Lochaber Community Event
Published on 20 Oct 2025Partnering for Progress – Lochaber Community Event
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Skye and Lochalsh employment drop-in sessions
Published on 20 Oct 2025Skye and Lochalsh employment drop-in sessions
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Tha na cùirtearan a’ dùnadh air a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar is e air an t-slighe a Ghlaschu ann an 2026
Published on 18 Oct 2025Dhùin na cùirtearan air a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail ann an Loch Abar an-diugh, fèis a tha a-nis 133 bliadhna a dh’aois, an dèidh naoi làithean de shàr-thachartas is sàr-fharpaisean Gàidhlig.
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Blue-green algae alert
Published on 17 Oct 2025Blue-green algae has been reported in Loch Moy, south of Inverness.
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Seinneadairean a’ dèanamh eachdraidh aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Published on 17 Oct 2025Tha fios againn a-nis cò gaisgich nam bonn-òir is nan còisirean dùthchail aig an tachartas Ghàidhlig ainmeil seo
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Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower upgrade to get underway
Published on 16 Oct 2025Later this month (20 October 2025), restoration work on the Sir Hector MacDonald Memorial Tower in Dingwall will commence as part of an investment project.
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Glòr òir nan Gàidheal aig a’ Mhòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail
Published on 16 Oct 2025The world’s finest Gaelic singers have begun going for gold at the Royal National Mòd in Lochaber as the prestigious event hits the seven day mark.
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Mòd performances a tribute to those passing on Gaelic to the next generation
Published on 16 Oct 2025Highland Council has praised the efforts of young performers at this year’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber. The young participants from across the area are a positive reflection on the Gaelic work being undertaken in schools and communities across Highland.
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Council highlights important role Community Transport providers play
Published on 15 Oct 2025During CTWeek25 - a national celebration to showcase how community transport services are integral to local lives - The Highland Council is paying tribute to the organisations and teams of volunteers
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Trading Standards Crack Down on Illicit Tobacco in the Highlands
Published on 15 Oct 2025Highland Council Trading Standards Enforcement Officers have seized illicit cigarettes and hand rolling tobacco products following inspections at four retail premises in Inverness and Easter Ross after acting on complaints from the public and local businesses
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Gaelic ‘hall of fame’ set to welcome new greats
Published on 15 Oct 2025Gaeldom’s ‘hall of fame’ is getting ready to welcome new greats, with a host of highly sought-after honours being decided at today’s Royal National Mòd in Lochaber.
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Tha am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail fo làn-sheòl aig letheach na slighe
Published on 14 Oct 2025Luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig ri comharradh is òigridh fhileanta ri ullachadh.
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Communities urged to ‘apply now’ for winter resilience aid.
Published on 14 Oct 2025Highland Council is urging community groups to ‘apply now’ for its Winter Resilience Programme if they want grit bins in their local communities.
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Tha Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 a’ tòiseachadh air ceum deiseil le sluagh na fèise
Published on 13 Oct 2025Tha Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail 2025 a’ tòiseachadh air ceum deiseil le sluagh na fèise
