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The Latest Breaking News from Highland Council

Kate Forbes calls for 'discounted fares' as busy ferry route disrupted again

KATE Forbes has said locals should be given discounted fares on a trouble-hit ferry route once service resumes ...

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Motorhome crackdown plans amid ‘pressures’ on road at Scottish beauty spot

THE Highland Council is looking to introduce parking restrictions on a popular road in a Scottish national park amid a crackdown on motorhomes.

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Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Some councils have not yet provided figures.

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Which schools in Scotland have Raac and are any closed?

AN urgent review ordered by the Scottish Government is underway across the entire country to determine the extent of collapse-risk concrete in…

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'They'll go anywhere': Villagers call for public toilets in 'chaotic' Glenfinnan

PUBLIC toilets are desperately needed to deal with an overwhelming number of visitors in Glenfinnan, with the Highland hamlet heading for a…

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Highland Council by-election candidates announced after LibDem resignation

HIGHLAND council have confirmed the details of the seven candidates standing in the Tain and Easter Ross ward by-election.

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Fairy Pools takeover has calmed overtourism at Skye beauty spot, say charity

THERE needs to be bigger investment in Scotland’s natural assets if the country is to really get a handle on overtourism, a leading figure at the…

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Police not objecting to Skye All Under One Banner march

POLICE have confirmed they are not formally objecting to an All Under One Banner (AUOB) march set to take place next month in Skye.

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Sudden school closure as red mite infestation discovered

AN Inverness school has announced its immediate closure until after the summer holidays due to a red mites infestation.

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council plans to build five solar farms could make almost £120m

HIGHLAND Council plans are looking to build solar farms on five sites which could make almost £120 million.

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'Insulting': Anger at 'pathetic' Gaelic mistakes in Highland street signs

LOCALS have raised concerns about the “frankly insulting” street signs which have been put up in a new Scottish housing development ...

The National (Scotland)

Council in U-turn on bouncy castles ban

Highland Council had announced a ‘pause’ on the use of inflatables on its land for health and safety reasons.

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Scottish council U-turns on decision to ban bouncy castles after backlash

HIGHLAND Council has U-turned on its decision to ban bouncy castles in the region after local businesses hit out at the move.

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Scots council bans bouncy castle over health and safety fears

Highland Council said the size of the inflatables makes it hard for staff to carry out safety checks and has therefore put a "foreseeable pause" on rentals.

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Explained: The Corran ferry crossing and what comes next

Multiple ferries have been out of action for long periods across the CalMac fleet, but one of the worst affected services has been the Corran…

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‘Increasingly unlikely’ military will be needed to replace ferry service

IT IS looking “increasingly unlikely” the military will need to provide a vessel to replace a key Highlands ferry route, the local authority…

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Remote Scottish island 'dream job' offers £60k salary, golden beaches and dolphin spotting

The Isle of Eigg are currently on the hunt for a new head teacher with the job opportunity giving a lucky someone the chance to make the move to the gorgeous island.

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'Unacceptable' plans for Coul Links golf course criticised by nature agency

PLANS to build a luxury golf course on protected sand dunes in the Highlands have been criticised by Scotland’s nature agency.

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NatureScot objects to plans for golf course at Coul Links

Developer claims that new plans minimise environmental impact and will provide funding to maintain sand dunes

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Highland Council voices 'strong opposition' to HPMAs citing coastal community risk

The local authority has the longest coastline in Scotland, accounting for 21 of the Scottish total, followed by Argyll and Bute and the Western…

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Yousaf admits to ferry ‘challenges’ as request may be made for military help

There is currently no car service on what is the busiest single-vessel route in Scotland

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Billionaire behind golf course plans donated to groups challenging science on climate

A BILLIONAIRE bidding to build an “environmentally friendly” Highland golf course on protected sand dunes has been branded a “Trumpian climate…

Daily Record

Scotland’s ferry crisis left young shinty player having to kayak to make match

Katie Connolly needed to get from Corran to Ardgour in the highlands, to where she was due to play.

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Stricken Scots ferry service may be operated by Army after boats break down

There is currently only a foot passenger service from Corran to the Ardnamurchan peninsula after the relief vessel broke down.

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Highland Council ask Scottish Government for military assistance on ferry route

THE army could be brought into provide a replacement for a key Highland ferry service.

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