Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting. The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.
A Shetland-based design and signage company has entered an exciting new chapter moving to larger, greener premises with support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Established in 1992, Artmachine began as a vinyl graphics and design studio and soon expanded into signage services across Shetland and Orkney.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting Met Office - A Yellow warning for rain is in force for western and northern Scotland until 10:00 on Monday morning and warns of 40-60mm of rain quite widely, with up to 80-100mm possible over higher ground in the west. The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time.
Tesco is bringing back the iconic blue-and-white striped "Value" branding that it scrapped over a decade ago. The reintroduction is part of a major marketing push to highlight low prices amid the ongoing cost of living crisis and it started on 5 January 2026.
When Scotland's Finance Secretary stands up next week (Tuesday 13 January 2026) to deliver the Budget, the biggest danger may not be what is announced but what quietly disappears. Behind the headlines on tax and public services lies a looming problem that threatens roads, housing, hospitals and long-term growth: Scotland's capital budget is under severe strain, and the numbers no longer add up.
The Highland Council's Justice Service team in Inverness will be hosting an open day on Wednesday 28 January. This is a chance for members of the public to come along and find out more about community sentences in Scotland and particularly in Inverness and surrounding areas.
Following the announcement on 23 December 2025 that Air Charter Scotland have been appointed to take over the Wick-Aberdeen air service, tickets for the service are now available for sale. Tickets can be bought directly from the operator at https://aircharterscotland.com/ , and will also be available through online vendors such as Google Flights and Skyscanner.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting (external link) The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
An Amber warning for snow and ice is in force for much of the Highland area today. For the latest weather reports, please visit the Met Office website.
An Amber warning for snow is in force for the much of the Highland area. For the latest weather reports, please visit the Met Office website.
To see live cameras on some roads including Caithness go to https://www.traffic.gov.scot/.
The information provided is a summary of reports from operational staff and is intended to give a general indication of typical conditions in each area at a point in time. It is not intended to imply that any individual route is entirely snow and ice free and drivers must be aware that conditions can change rapidly and make their own assessment of conditions for travelling.
Following an emergency procurement process launched on 18 November, The Highland Council is pleased to announce that Air Charter Scotland has been successful in taking over the Wick - Aberdeen air service. The contract will start on 12 January 2026 and run until 31 March 2026 with an option to be extended subject to funding.
Fiona Duncan has been elected as Convenor of Social Work Scotland, the professional leadership body for the social work and social care professions. Congratulating her on her appointment, Cllr David Fraser, Chair of Highland Council's Health Social Care and Wellbeing Committee said: "I am absolutely delighted to learn of Fiona's appointment as Chair of Social Work Scotland.
HIE is looking for projects that will have a significant and long-lasting impact on the economy. Businesses and research organisations operating in the Highlands and Islands marine economy are being asked for ambitious project ideas to help secure £20m for the region.
Bus Users UK have awarded their 2025 Catch the Bus Month Local Authority Engagement Award to The Highland Council. The Council was one of 376 official Partners signed up to this year's Catch the Bus Month, promoting the huge benefits of bus travel and encouraging more people to get on board.
Highland Council offers a stark illustration of the financial challenges facing Scottish local government, amplified by geography and demography. Covering a vast, sparsely populated area, Highland must deliver services across long distances with limited economies of scale.
Some householders will have a change of collection day over the festive period. If you are affected, a sticker will be placed on your bin with details of the collection days.
A £1.49m project to build a brand-new Screen Machine - Scotland's mobile cinema, will ensure that rural and island communities can enjoy the latest films close to home. For almost 30 years, Screen Machine has served more than 34,000 people across 44 communities, half of them on islands, offering a digital cinema experience where no permanent cinema exists.
