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Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

Sharp rise in Highland homelessness blamed on the Covid-19 crisis

09 June 2021

'Very significant pressures' in handling homelessness in Highlands


Artwork in Highland park set to become wildlife selfie spot

Artwork in Highland park set to become wildlife selfie spot

Artwork in Highland park set to become wildlife selfie spot

08 June 2021

A new art piece in a Highland park is set to become a wildlife selfie spot after plans for its original city centre location were changed.


PICTURES: Progress with Ross road repairs flagged by Highland Council as part of recovery programme

PICTURES: Progress with Ross road repairs flagged by Highland Council as part of recovery programme

PICTURES: Progress with Ross road repairs flagged by Highland Council as part of recovery programme

08 June 2021

Progress on road repairs in four Ross-shire wards is being flagged by Highland Council amid criticism over the state of the network.


Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

Scottish Government gives go-ahead to massive £550 million hydro scheme on the banks of Loch Ness

08 June 2021

The project is valued at £550 million and could see as many as 700 jobs created


Highland Council issues reminder: EU settlement deadline is at end of June

Highland Council issues reminder: EU settlement deadline is at end of June

Highland Council issues reminder: EU settlement deadline is at end of June

07 June 2021

Residents who have not yet applied to the EU settlement scheme are being reminded that the deadline is at the end of the month.


PICTURES: Eyebrows raised after 'give way' lines on Highland capital road painted on the wrong side

PICTURES: Eyebrows raised after 'give way' lines on Highland capital road painted on the wrong side

PICTURES: Eyebrows raised after 'give way' lines on Highland capital road painted on the wrong side

07 June 2021

Road markings have been painted the wrong way round in the Highland capital.


Bakery plan for former Black Isle police station

Bakery plan for former Black Isle police station

Bakery plan for former Black Isle police station

06 June 2021

A disused former police station in Fortrose could find a fresh start as a bakery under plans submitted to Highland Council.


Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

Eligible Highland teens urged to apply for £30 allowance to stay in school

03 June 2021

An incentive for senior pupils to continue their studies after the age of 16 is being flagged up to Highland teenagers.


Flats plan for site near entrance to Dingwall

Flats plan for site near entrance to Dingwall

Flats plan for site near entrance to Dingwall

03 June 2021

Plans for a development of flats at an entrance to Dingwall have been lodged with Highland Council.


Ross coastal communities invited to stake a claim to share of project funding pot

Ross coastal communities invited to stake a claim to share of project funding pot

Ross coastal communities invited to stake a claim to share of project funding pot

03 June 2021

Coastal communities in Ross-shire are being invited to stake a claim to a share of funding pot aimed to supporting projects which benefit locals.


Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

Funding agreed for country’s top mòd to be held in Highland capital – but questions remain

02 June 2021

The programme’s proposed schedule will cater for anticipated limited live audience capacities.


Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

Free parking in bid to bring shoppers back into Highland capital

02 June 2021

The initiative, from June to August, was developed by Highland Council officers at the request of the area recovery group.


WATCH: Drone video of new swing bridge after it opens to traffic in Highland capital

WATCH: Drone video of new swing bridge after it opens to traffic in Highland capital

WATCH: Drone video of new swing bridge after it opens to traffic in Highland capital

31 May 2021

Video of the newest Highland bridge in action has been released to celebrate the crossing opening to traffic for the first time.


Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin tomorrow

Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin tomorrow

Revised rules for burial grounds and crematorium begin tomorrow

31 May 2021

The move follows a public consultation by Highland Council in February and March and the new regulations are due to last for the next 10 years.


Invitation for public to have a say on plans to improve notorious traffic bottleneck in Highland capital

Invitation for public to have a say on plans to improve notorious traffic bottleneck in Highland capital

Invitation for public to have a say on plans to improve notorious traffic bottleneck in Highland capital

30 May 2021

An online public consultation will begin next week on design proposals to ease traffic congestion at a busy junction in the Highland capital.


'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

'We cannot afford to let them down again' plea over Ross-shire school

30 May 2021

A push to replace outdated facilities for children with additional support needs in Ross-shire has heard calls for progress on a long-delayed project.


Muir of Ord square revamp work set to start on Monday

Muir of Ord square revamp work set to start on Monday

Muir of Ord square revamp work set to start on Monday

28 May 2021

Work on a village square revamp is set to get under way in Muir of Ord on Monday.


Empty houses help firefighters to hone skills ahead of demolition

Empty houses help firefighters to hone skills ahead of demolition

Empty houses help firefighters to hone skills ahead of demolition

27 May 2021

FIREFIGHTERS have been able to brush up on vital lifesaving skills thanks to vacant council housing in a Ross community.


New look planned for notorious Highland capital traffic bottleneck

New look planned for notorious Highland capital traffic bottleneck

New look planned for notorious Highland capital traffic bottleneck

26 May 2021

Revised options to ease traffic congestion at a notorious Inverness bottleneck are set to be subject to a public consultation starting next month.


Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

Bught Park set for major revamp that could include artificial pitches

26 May 2021

Any development at well-used Highland asset depends on securing UK government cash.


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