News Archive
19/8/2013
Are you batty about bats? Find Out More 30th August
Are you batty about bats? Discover the truther about our smallest flying mammals by coming along to a projected bat talk and walk at Thrumster woods. Use the bat detector to help find our marvellous midge munchers.
18/8/2013
Last chance to nominate for Highland Council Tenants Awards 2013
People throughout the Highlands are being urged to shout out loud about folks who make a difference to their community by nominating them for a Highland Council Tenant Community Award. Sponsored by The Co-operative Membership, the deadline for nominations for the inaugural Awards is on Friday 23 August, 2013.18/8/2013
School transport passes for Highland pupils
All Highland pupils return to school tomorrow and The Highland Council had intended to issue passes for school transport to all pupils who are entitled to free transport on Stagecoach services. However, due to technical reasons not all passes have been issued.18/8/2013
Police in Highlands and Islands to target speeding motorists around schools
Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division will be targeting speeding motorists around the region's roads from tomorrow for the next fortnight to ensure the safety of all school attendees and encourage motorists to drive at lesser speeds. The division-wide initiative will focus on all primary and secondary schools from tomorrow (20 August 2013) until next Friday (30 August 2013), particularly in areas where those attending are known to walk to and from school.18/8/2013
Flingin�s mingin - drive your �carbage� home
With a recent survey revealing an average of seven bottles and cans on every 100 metres of Scotland�s roads, �Flingin�s mingin so drive your carbage home� is the message being sent out to those who throw rubbish out of cars and trains. The Highland Council is encouraging a clear up and clamp down on litter on Scotland�s transport network as part of the Litter Week of Action, from 19th - 25th August, organised by Zero Waste Scotland.
17/8/2013
Bower Gala 2013
See the 2013 Bower Gala photos in the photo gallery..
15/8/2013
Probationer Teachers Welcomed to the Highlands for 2013
Over 100 probationer teachers were welcomed to the Highlands today at an induction meeting held at Milton of Leys Primary School, Inverness by Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of The Highland Council�s Adult and Children�s Services Committee. Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of the Council�s Adult and Children�s Services Committee, said: �Probationer Teachers play a vital role in the provision of education for our pupils.
15/8/2013
Bower Primary School Children Get Gardening
Before the summer holidays Bower Primary School children, staff and parents helped with gardening work around the school grounds. Planters were planted up with colourful flowers, potatoes were planted, flower beds weeded and the whole school area given a general tidy up.
15/8/2013
Council welcomes planning permission for Wick Schools and Community Complex
Highland Councillors have welcomed a major step forward in the delivery of a new school and community complex for Wick with the granting of planning permission this week. The development includes a new High School, Primary School, Pre School, community swimming pool/fitness suite and a community library.14/8/2013
Frankie says� it's TimetoTalk
The Saturdays singer Frankie Sandford is wearing her heart on her sleeve today (Thursday 15 August) and fronting a new campaign for Time to Change, the mental health anti-stigma programme run by the charities Mind and Rehtink Mental Illness, which aims to stamp out the stigma that surrounds mental health problems. Alongside a host of celebrities including Ricky Hatton, Russell Kane, Suki Waterhouse and This Morning�s Matt Johnson, the �Issues� and �What About Us� singer has been seen wearing a heart-shaped fake tattoo designed by contemporary British artist Stuart Semple, to support Time to Change�s Time to Talk campaign.13/8/2013
The Highland Seashore Roadshow rolls into Dunnet Bay
The Highland Seashore Roadshow will be at Dunnet Bay in Caithness next Saturday (24th August). It will feature adventures, exploring and games including a theatre workshop, free surf lessons and a fishing competition.
12/8/2013
Funding Deadline for Highland Armed Forces Community Covenant
The Highland Council is reminding people that bids to the Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant Scheme need to be submitted by 31 August 2013 to the Highland Community Covenant Partnership. Councillor Carolyn Caddick, Highland Council Council�s Armed Forces and Veterans' Champion urged: �It�s important that during the holiday period people don�t miss this opportunity and overlook the deadline.11/8/2013
Caithness Clouds and The Aurora
If you come to Caithness in early August you might be lucky to see some fantastic displays in the skies. No guarantees with anything like this but sometimes its pure magic and Maciej Winiarczyk has made yet another great little film shopwing just what can be seen in the north..
10/8/2013
Mey 10K - Hundreds of Photos Now Online
Check out the Photo Gallery to see who was running in the Mey 10k race back in May. We never knew so many of you were so fit - Well done.
10/8/2013
WDC - Shorewatch
If you would like to take part in shore watching for whales and dolphins etc regulary for a few minutes at a time then go along for this free training to find out more..
10/8/2013
Orkney Agricultural Show 2013
Early showers of rain gave way to sunshine at the annual Orkney Show on Saturday. The crowds including a contingent from Caithness, were treated to a fine display of stock, trade stands and a varied entertainment programme, not least the Jarl squad from Shetland and the Kirkwall City Pipe Band.
9/8/2013
Open Day For The Community To See Gordonbush Wind Farm Near Brora
SSE who built the Gordonbush wind farm comprising 35 turbines organised visit for the community to see the windfarm and get more information about community benefits. The information showed the number of jobs during construction, the road improvements and a new bridge to be constructed shortly along with information about the community fnd already set up and now oopen for applications.
8/8/2013
Castlehill Heritage Garden Looking Good
The garden is in spectacular form this year, not least due to the sterling efforts of the resident volunteer gardener, Irene Wares. The garden attracts much comment and interest from visitors to the Heritage Centre.
7/8/2013
More Vintage Vehicles Photos From The June Rally At John O'Groats
We finally got time to add all of the photos from the vintage vehicle rally in June. All the photos including prize winners are now in.
6/8/2013
Marine Planning Consultation
Marine Scotland are holding a series of public events to advise and inform on the three consultations which were launched recently : PLANNING SCOTLAND�S SEAS NATIONAL MARINE PLAN CONSULTATION DRAFT DRAFT SECTORAL MARINE PLANS FOR OFFSHORE WIND, WAVE AND TIDAL ENERGY IN SCOTTISH WATERS 2013 POSSIBLE NATURE CONSERVATION MARINE PROTECTED AREAS CONSULTATION OVERVIEW The consultation documents and all associated documents can all be found at www.scotland.gov.uk/marineconsultation You will also find further details about consultation events http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/marine-consultation/events and how to access relevant GIS data. This is your opportunity to put your views on local or national issues directly to Marine Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Joint Nature Conservation Committee staff, and help to decide how Scotland�s seas are managed in the future.
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