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Highland tourist tax – 'it's not that simple!'

01 February 2023
Highland tourist tax – 'it's not that simple!'

Highland tourist tax – 'it's not that simple!'

01 February 2023

The head of a Highland tourist organisation has responded to news that Highland Council is to revisit the idea of a visitor levy – or tourist tax.


Muirburn training scheme a ‘step forward’ for land managers

19 January 2023
Muirburn training scheme a ‘step forward’ for land managers

Muirburn training scheme a ‘step forward’ for land managers

19 January 2023

A new training scheme to promote best practice in the use of muirburn has been backed by Scotland’s estates.


NHS Highland encouraging people not to miss their winter vaccinations for Covid and flu

17 January 2023
NHS Highland encouraging people not to miss their winter vaccinations for Covid and flu

NHS Highland encouraging people not to miss their winter vaccinations for Covid and flu

17 January 2023

The health board says there is still time for those eligible to get vaccinations.


UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

17 January 2023
UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

UPDATE: More than 150 Highland schools closed due to bad weather

17 January 2023

Heavy snow across the region has seen classes cancelled for thousands of pupils across the Highlands.


ScotRail adds extra services to ease RMT Network Rail strike disruption

04 January 2023
ScotRail adds extra services to ease RMT Network Rail strike disruption

ScotRail adds extra services to ease RMT Network Rail strike disruption

04 January 2023

ScotRail is adding extra services to its timetable tomorrow, which had been disrupted due to the latest round of RMT Network Rail strikes.


Keiss Primary delights audience with Christmas show

01 January 2023
Keiss Primary delights audience with Christmas show

Keiss Primary delights audience with Christmas show

01 January 2023

Pupils were delighted to welcome an audience back for the the first time in three years.


Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

05 November 2022
Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

Highlands & Islands Tourism Awards (HITA) 2022 winners announced

05 November 2022

The region's leading awards ceremony for businesses in the tourist sector took place in Inverness last night.


Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022
Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

Council to observe Bank Holiday for State Funeral of Queen

12 September 2022

All schools, council offices and service points will be closed to the public on Monday, September 19.


Thurso Gallery to host new photography exhibition

11 September 2022
Thurso Gallery to host new photography exhibition

Thurso Gallery to host new photography exhibition

11 September 2022

Award-winning photographer Mandy Barker's show addresses the current global crisis of marine plastic pollution.


Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

09 September 2022
Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

Highland Council mourns death of Her Majesty The Queen

09 September 2022

The council has opened an online book of condolence.


Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

08 September 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died

08 September 2022

The 96-year-old monarch has passed away at her Balmoral estate on Royal Deeside.


UHI principal resigns

23 August 2022
UHI principal resigns

UHI principal resigns

23 August 2022

In a message to staff Professor Todd Walker cites "family and personal reasons" for the decision.


Caithness firm Inksters Solicitors wins small business award

25 May 2022
Caithness firm Inksters Solicitors wins small business award

Caithness firm Inksters Solicitors wins small business award

25 May 2022

The firm won the UK self-employed/sole trader of the year award at the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Awards.


Progress being made on tourism recovery

25 May 2022
Progress being made on tourism recovery

Progress being made on tourism recovery

25 May 2022

Tourism and hospitality leaders gathered at Lairg Community Centre to discuss development and delivery of destination recovery plans for the region.


High Life Highland launches awards scheme for staff and volunteers

25 May 2022
High Life Highland launches awards scheme for staff and volunteers

High Life Highland launches awards scheme for staff and volunteers

25 May 2022

Members of the public are being asked to nominate individuals and teams they think deserve recognition.


Census completed by 82 per cent of households in Caithness towns

05 May 2022
Census completed by 82 per cent of households in Caithness towns

Census completed by 82 per cent of households in Caithness towns

05 May 2022

National Records of Scotland have given the latest completion figure for Thurso, Wick, Halkirk and Castletown.


Lorry driver dies in crash on A9 near Alness

13 April 2022
Lorry driver dies in crash on A9 near Alness

Lorry driver dies in crash on A9 near Alness

13 April 2022

A lorry driver died yesterday in a crash close to the Skiach junction on the A9 near Alness.


High Life Highland to donate £15,000 to appeal for Ukraine

08 April 2022
High Life Highland to donate £15,000 to appeal for Ukraine

High Life Highland to donate £15,000 to appeal for Ukraine

08 April 2022

In support of Highland Council’s Highland Weekend of Action for Ukraine, HLH is sending £15,426 from staff and public donations.


WATCH:Highland Hospice staff member is named Carer of the Year at Highland Heroes awards

28 March 2022
WATCH:Highland Hospice staff member is named Carer of the Year at Highland Heroes awards

WATCH:Highland Hospice staff member is named Carer of the Year at Highland Heroes awards

28 March 2022

Wendy Morgan is a mum of three boys, two of whom have additional support needs.


WATCH: Boys Brigade leader from Caithness is Highland Heroes community champion and Hero of Heroes

28 March 2022
WATCH: Boys Brigade leader from Caithness is Highland Heroes community champion and Hero of Heroes

WATCH: Boys Brigade leader from Caithness is Highland Heroes community champion and Hero of Heroes

28 March 2022

Johanna Geddes took the top prize at this year's event after winning her category award as well.


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