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Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

17 June 2025

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


Highland youth charity marks its 20th anniversary with plans for a new, renewable centre of learning

Highland youth charity marks its 20th anniversary with plans for a new, renewable centre of learning

Highland youth charity marks its 20th anniversary with plans for a new, renewable centre of learning

17 June 2025

The charity that supports vulnerable children and young people in the Highlands reveals exciting plans for a new centre of learning


Highland public set to give verdict on nine Cromarty Firth ward council hopefuls

Highland public set to give verdict on nine Cromarty Firth ward council hopefuls

Highland public set to give verdict on nine Cromarty Firth ward council hopefuls

16 June 2025

The Cromarty Firth ward will welcome a new councillor this week. Here’s how to have your say.


Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

16 June 2025

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.


Evanton locals’ ‘extreme concern’ over three-month road closure

Evanton locals’ ‘extreme concern’ over three-month road closure

Evanton locals’ ‘extreme concern’ over three-month road closure

15 June 2025

Residents in Evanton have been voicing “extreme concern” over plans for a three-month closure of the A862.


‘We are shouting as loud as we can’ – Ardross statement draws rallying support at Highland community councils convention

‘We are shouting as loud as we can’ – Ardross statement draws rallying support at Highland community councils convention

‘We are shouting as loud as we can’ – Ardross statement draws rallying support at Highland community councils convention

15 June 2025

A powerful speech from Ardross Community Council prompted a rousing response at a major Highland convention in Beauly on Saturday.


Fix A9 accident blackspot before 250 new homes built, councillors urge road chiefs

Fix A9 accident blackspot before 250 new homes built, councillors urge road chiefs

Fix A9 accident blackspot before 250 new homes built, councillors urge road chiefs

13 June 2025

Road chiefs are being urged to upgrade a notorious A9 accident blackspot before hundreds of new homes are built nearby.


Rethink calls over three-month A862 Dingwall - Cromarty Bridge road closure

Rethink calls over three-month A862 Dingwall - Cromarty Bridge road closure

Rethink calls over three-month A862 Dingwall - Cromarty Bridge road closure

13 June 2025

One business warns a full road closure at the busiest time of year would be ‘a disaster’ amidst wider rethink calls.


Armed police attend incident in Dingwall

Armed police attend incident in Dingwall

Armed police attend incident in Dingwall

11 June 2025

Police Scotland confirm they are pursuing ‘a positive line of enquiry’.


Ullapool school path’s ‘busy junction eyesore’ remains smashed for two years

Ullapool school path’s ‘busy junction eyesore’ remains smashed for two years

Ullapool school path’s ‘busy junction eyesore’ remains smashed for two years

11 June 2025

Patience is running thin for locals after an Ullapool “eyesore” at a busy junction adjacent to the high school turned two years old last month.


‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

‘Economic transformation key to the future’ Cromarty Firth by election Alba candidate

11 June 2025

Economic transformation is key to solving a host of local problems according to a candidate standing in next week’s Cromarty Firth by election.


Ross-shire road set to be closed for three months

Ross-shire road set to be closed for three months

Ross-shire road set to be closed for three months

10 June 2025

A near three-month closure of a section of road close to Ross-shire’s county town will involve a lengthy diversion for motorists.


How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

How to have your say on future of Tain Royal Academy Community Complex

10 June 2025

The drop-in will take place on Thursday at TRACC and a local councillor has already urged those with an interest to make sure they turn out.


Town centre housing regeneration masterplan continues with plans for 34 new homes

Town centre housing regeneration masterplan continues with plans for 34 new homes

Town centre housing regeneration masterplan continues with plans for 34 new homes

10 June 2025

Plans have been lodged to build 34 new homes as part of the latest phase of construction in the regeneration of Dingwall’s Meiklefield Estate.


MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

10 June 2025

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.


Dingwall MSP Kate Forbes welcomes new St Clements School consultation

Dingwall MSP Kate Forbes welcomes new St Clements School consultation

Dingwall MSP Kate Forbes welcomes new St Clements School consultation

09 June 2025

She highlighted that ‘it is critically important that the views of parents and pupils are taken into account’.


REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

08 June 2025

Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.


Play area revamp works see Highland team honoured at national awards

Play area revamp works see Highland team honoured at national awards

Play area revamp works see Highland team honoured at national awards

07 June 2025

Almost 30 play areas have now been refurbished by Highland Council’s amenities team and they have been honoured for their efforts.


Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

Tain councillor urges residents to voice concerns over ‘challenging’ Highland Council online survey on future of TRACC

06 June 2025

Cllr Dundas fears the “confusing” consultation process could spell disaster for the future of the facility.


Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

Is Highland Council finally getting serious about attainment by declaring ‘learning and teaching’ as a priority?

06 June 2025

It will hire quality improvement managers and officials plan to meet all head teachers and staff.


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