Highland Council

Parents have vowed to fight a "disgraceful" plan by Highland Council to mothball the nursery at Dunbeath primary school.

John Naples-Campbell succeeds Graeme Smart who retires this week after 13 years at the remote, 30-pupil north-west Sutherland secondary.

The remote school, which has only 30 pupils on its roll, had had to battle to retain its modern languages teacher for the 2023/24 year.

The overall cost of the two schemes has been put at £5 million.

Find out how much each new meter costs to install and in maintenance.

The issue will appear returns to Highland Council but the finance bosses said it would cost £128,000 to £192,000.

A financial assessment claims it would cost between £110,000 and £150,000 depending on options

Highland Council has confirmed the appointment of Derek Brown as its new chief executive.

A letter to contractors states the council will put on 'hold non-essential repairs and scale back on the use of contractors.'

The unique, round toilet block in the centre of the village was closed in November and only reopened fully this week.

AN 11th hour crisis which had threatened to derail the Highland Cross has been averted after Highland Council helped to plug a transport shortage.

Hugely ambitious early Highland Council plans have identified five potential sites for solar farms to generate power for the north.

Highland Council has warned that some private water supplies in the region could run low due to lack of rainfall.

Gledfield Primary was allegedly the scene of bullying, intimidation, humiliation and physical abuse

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.

Slashing council rents and reinstating an NC500 bin collection scheme could cost up to £342,000.

The deadline to submit an expression of interest is June 16.

A podcast exploring all aspects of life across the Highlands and Islands is set to hit the digital airwaves this month.

A team of access rangers have begun their seasonal work to promote responsible access in tourist hotspots across the Highlands this summer.

TOURIST levies may be on the cards for Highland visitors after moves by the Scottish Government were welcomed by the region's most senior councillor.