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Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

15 January 2025

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.


Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

15 January 2025

Business leader Colin Marr says ‘I can't think of another tax which has taxes on top of it’.


Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

Dingwall councillor snared with fine at notorious Inverness car park despite ticket machines ‘not working’

15 January 2025

Cllr Sean Kennedy says ‘you end up feeling you have been conned’.


Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

Fury as Ross-shire school set to be mothballed after £1.8m revamp

14 January 2025

A small fortune made it "probably the best” primary school in the Highlands.


Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

Easter Ross school closed due to utilities issue, Highland Council confirms

13 January 2025

Highland Council said it was closed due to a power/heating/water issue.


Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

12 January 2025

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.


1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

11 January 2025

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.


Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

Alness woman’s 10-year battle with Highland Council over flooding

11 January 2025

Becky Davidson moved into her Alness home in Darroch Brae in February 2014 — but soon found there was an issue with flooding by the house.


Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

Road bridge to close for four nights, motorists warned

11 January 2025

A bridge on a busy part of the North Coast 500 will be closed for several nights running later this month, Highland Council has warned.


OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

OPINION: Dingwall’s Macdonald Monument ‘could become a valuable local attraction again’

11 January 2025

‘The Hector Macdonald Monument is a huge asset and a fantastic viewpoint which most towns would be envious of.’ Agree?


WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

WATCH: ‘Big milestone’ reached during work on Inverness Castle Experience

10 January 2025

Work on transforming Inverness Castle into a major tourist attraction has passed “another big milestone”.


What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

What did Highland shoppers make of these kids’ business brainwaves?

10 January 2025

Teams from Fortrose Academy and Tain Royal Academy were amongst those testing the market with the Highland public.


Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

Heavy snow set to keep 1000s of Highland school and nursery youngsters at home

10 January 2025

Thousands of Highland school and nursery children are set for another day at home as the cold snap continues.


Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

Highland school and nursery closures after heavy snow leave over 20,000 youngsters at home

09 January 2025

Around 20,000 school pupils and nursery children in the Highland Council area are staying at home today after heavy snow overnight forced closures.


Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

Snow wipes out all school and commuter bus services in Highland area

09 January 2025

Bus services over large parts of the Highland are cancelled this morning after heavy overnight snowfalls.


Bank branch house plan submitted

Bank branch house plan submitted

Bank branch house plan submitted

08 January 2025

Part of a closed bank looks set to return to its former use as a small house after plans were lodged with Highland Council.


‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

‘Bridge issue’ road closure inspection delayed by Arctic cold snap

08 January 2025

High water levels and continuing bad weather are hampering efforts to inspect a road bridge that has been closed to traffic since the weekend.


Ross-shire route hit by sub-zero cold snap

Ross-shire route hit by sub-zero cold snap

Ross-shire route hit by sub-zero cold snap

06 January 2025

One notorious Wester Ross mountain pass saw its snow gates closed while elsewhere sub-zero temperatures created very challenging conditions.


Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

Highland Council launches a five-week region-wide 20mph zone consultation

06 January 2025

The public has until February 25 to make their views known as critics slam the scheme as a waste of money.


Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

Ross-shire Journal August 2024 review in front pages and photos

05 January 2025

Missing boy triggers massive Easter Ross response; tractor-daft tot at Black Isle Show; Save Our Gymnastics Club and designer heads for Big Apple.


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