The Latest Breaking News from Highland Council

'I've never known tragedy like this:' Highland community reacts to shooting

A SKYE councillor has said that he has “never known tragedy” like the attacks which occurred on Wednesday. 

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022

‘It’s shocked the place to the core’ – Highlands community reacts after attacks

Politicians, local councillors and members of the Highlands community have shared their devastation over the firearm incidents on Skye and in Dornie.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Scots council ask people to 'bag and bin it' as human waste problem gets out of hand

An explosion in camping and interest in outdoor sports has led to the council making the unusual call.

Daily Record · Jul 28, 2022

Tributes paid to former SNP Highland councillor Dave Fallows who died aged 74

Fallows served as representative for the Badendoch and Strathspey ward on Highland Council between 2007 and 2017

The National (Scotland) · Jun 1, 2022

Schoolchildren left horrified after maggots fell from ceiling onto their desks

Local authority chiefs from Highland Council said Crown Primary School pupils were asked to move from the area as experts investigated the infestation

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

Pupils horrified as maggots drop from ceiling onto classroom desks

PUPILS were left horrified when maggots fell from the ceiling on to their desks in class.

The National (Scotland) · May 25, 2022

This is who could control Scotland's councils after local elections

THE dust may have settled after Scotland’s council elections, but for the most part there is still a lot of work to be done before new…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022

Councils are too big - but there is still something worth salvaging

LESLEY Riddoch’s latest column was a great read as usual (The size of council areas matters to locals – but also for independence, May 5).

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2022

Break up of Highland Council is on the ballot at Scotland's local elections

THE future of Highland Council as Scotland knows will be on the line at the elections on Thursday.

The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2022

Idea of 'local issues' a contradiction for this Scottish council

THE idea of a “local issue” in the Highland council area is something of a contradiction.

The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2022