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‘Dive-bombing’ urban gulls snatching food and keeping people awake sparks action in Inverness

Increasing conflicts between people and gulls come as species faces serious decline, resulting in herring gulls being placed on the red list for conservation concern

The Independent UK

UK Government ‘disrespectful’ over Cameron Barracks plans, says council leader

The leader of Highland Council said there had been ‘no real engagement’ on plans to house 300 male asylum seekers at a barracks in Inverness.

The Independent UK

Home Office minister defends plans to house asylum seekers on military bases

Asylum minister Alex Norris said the two sites in Inverness and East Sussex are an ‘important part’ of driving down hotel use.

Evening Standard

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Independent candidate wins in Highland Council by-election

AN independent councillor has been elected to the Highland Council after a by-election ...

The National (Scotland)

Internationally renowned geological site 'seriously damaged' as 3 men investigated

THREE men are under investigation for causing “serious damage” to a protected and internationally renowned geological site in the Highlands ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish primary school to close permanently with immediate effect

A HIGHLANDS primary school which has been mothballed for three years is officially set to close permanently ...

The National (Scotland)

Council announces plans for 95 new homes in Highland village

THE Highland Council has unveiled plans to build 95 homes in Ullapool amid an ongoing national housing crisis ...

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Dubai billionaire installs solar panels without planning approval on Highland estate

A BILLIONAIRE from Dubai has installed solar panels on his Scottish estate without planning permission ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Labour drop below Alba and Greens as by-election results called

Scottish Labour dropped below both Alba and Greens at The Highland Council's Cromarty Firth by-election

The National (Scotland)

Plans submitted to remove 34 turbines from Highland wind farm

PLANS to remove 34 turbines from a hillside in the Highlands and replace them with 10 new ones more than double the size have been submitted to the…

The National (Scotland)

Calls for campervan tax in the Scottish Highlands amid claims roads ‘can’t cope’ with traffic

Scottish Labour candidate said number plate recognition could be used to charge campervans touring the Highlands

The Independent UK

New car park and amenities unveiled at Scottish beach named amongst best in the world

WORK to install a new car park and public amenities at a beach in the Highlands, which has been listed as one of the best in the world, has been…

The National (Scotland)

Council unveils plans to hire full-time rangers to patrol NC500 and Highlands

THE Highland Council has unveiled plans to rehire 18 rangers to patrol the NC500 and wider region following the scrapping of the service last year…

The National (Scotland)

Inside the rural communities campaigning against renewables projects

AS SCOTLAND pushes to reach its climate targets by investing in renewable energy, pockets of campaign groups where these green projects are being…

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Highland Council cancels plans for new incinerator amid public concerns

The Highland Council has abandoned its plans to build a new incinerator to burn household waste in the Longman area of Inverness...

The National (Scotland)

Road to iconic beauty spot to close next week as people told to 'avoid area'

THE road to the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye is to close for improvement work next week with people encouraged to avoid the area ...

The National (Scotland)

Fashion designer told to allow public access to beach in plans for Scottish mansion

FASHION designer Stella McCartney has been told she must allow public access to a beach on the Highland plot where she plans to build a mansion…

The National (Scotland)

'Local communities have spoken': Looking at the big picture on Highland energy

AN unprecedented Highland Council motion to clarify renewable energy developments and strategies has received significant support from the…

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LibDem and independent councillors win seats in Highland Council by-election

A Scottish LibDem councillor and an independent councillor have won a by-election in the Highland Council’s Cromarty Firth ward.

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

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'Avoid the area' warning for famed Scottish tourist spot as vehicle comes off road

VISITORS are being asked to “avoid the area” at one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations after a vehicle came off the road ...

The National (Scotland)

A REST stop used by many people travelling the NC500 is due to close as a result of funding issues...

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council issues fake parking fine scam warning

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

The Independent UK

The UK holiday hotspot that could bring in tourist tax for 6 million visitors

The charge would apply to overnight accommodation such as hotels, B&Bs and holiday lets

The National (Scotland)

NC500 campaigner sounds alarm over 'anti-tourist' protests on route

RESIDENTS along the route of the North Coast 500 fear tensions between locals and tourists may boil over into European-style anti-tourism protests,…

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