The Latest Breaking News from Highland Council

'Monarch of the Glen' distillery set for net zero transformation

THE whisky distillery featured in the BBC series Monarch of the Glen is to be transformed into a low-carbon operation if plans are approved by…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2024

Highland Council proposes tourist tax which 'could raise millions'

A SCOTTISH council has proposed a 5 per cent tourist tax which it has said could raise up to £10 million a year for the local authority...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2024

Crofting township to take fight to Spanish firm over battery storage plans

AN “idyllic” crofting township is gearing up to oppose a planned battery energy storage development proposed by a Spanish company..

The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024

Glencoe road to be closed for two weeks, Highland Council announces

A POPULAR road through one of Scotland’s most famous glens will be closed for two weeks, the Highland Council has announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024

Highland Council issues fake parking fine scam warning

HIGHLAND Council has warned residents about a fake parking ticket scam text.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 14, 2024

Scottish council rakes in millions after doubling council tax on second homes

A SCOTTISH council has raked in millions after doubling council tax on second homes.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 10, 2024

Scottish councils should be broken up to fix local government, campaigners demand

A GROUP of campaigners are calling for a "promise of devolution" to be fulfilled by decentralising powers in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2024

How do you solve a problem like NC500 campervans? Experts have say

A VOLUNTARY motorhome scheme designed to deal with overtourism in the Highlands has recently been met with huge backlash, with locals calling it a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 2, 2024

Highlands care home moved to 'spare' view from billionaire’s hotel

PLANS for a vital new care home on the north coast were changed after Scotland’s richest man complained it would ruin the view from his luxury…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2024

'Universal disapproval': Fresh calls to scrap Scottish council's £40 motorhome scheme

FRESH calls have been made to scrap a Scottish council’s plans to halt the impact of the number of motorhomes and caravans on the NC500 route.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024