News Archive

Drilling at East side of Dunnet Bay - Notice To Mariners

Proposed routes of vessels involved in installation (from port to site) Main Vessel Route: Kirkwall -Scrabster Scrabster -Dunnet Bay Scrabster VTS will be notified of all operations and movements Details of any areas to be avoided Vessels are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 250 meters from the stated Co-ordinates submitted.  INSTRUCTIONS TO VESSELS Vessels involved will be keeping continuous listening watch on Channel 16 and 6 and will display appropriate lights and marks as required by the International Rules for Preventing Collisions at Sea.  

For Anyone Interested in Economics

Each year early career economists at Institute for Fiscal Studies deliver a day of public economics talks, aimed at A-level and undergraduate students who have an interest in economics or might want to pursue a career in public policy research.  As part of this year's Festival of Social Science, and for the first time, we will be live streaming and recording a selection of topics from the series.  

Delivery of writs marks start to three General Election contests in the Highlands

The official process to elect Members of Parliament to represent the three UK Highland constituencies has begun.   Returning Officer, Donna Manson, Chief Executive of The Highland Council, was today (Thursday 7 November) hand delivered three writs, instructing her to conduct an election for the Highland UK Parliamentary constituencies.  

Five Key Questions About A Further Brexit Referendum

Proposals for another Brexit referendum will be at the heart of the election campaign and it is therefore important that the viability of politicians' plans are thoroughly tested.  Drawing on recent research, Alan Renwick, Meg Russell and Lisa James here set out five key questions.  

Highland Visitor Levy Consultation generates huge response

The Convener of The Highland Council has expressed his thanks to everyone who contributed to the Council's recent visitor levy consultation which attracted more than 6,500 responses.   The Council's consultation on a potential Highland Transient Visitor Levy (TVL) was launched on the 15 August following detailed research into other regions’ and countries’ Visitor Levy schemes and the Council’s Pre-Consultation meetings with tourism industry stakeholders across Highland.  

General Election 2019: Spending Free-for-all Policies Comes At A Price

In 2010 Labour and the Conservatives were offering austerity.  In 2015 the offer of another serious dose of public spending cuts won the day.  

NHS Highland Urgently Needs To Redesign Services - Report From Audit Scotland

The latest report by Audit Scotland on NHS Highland is possibly one of the worst you will ever read and certainly the worst for many years.   NHS Highland must focus on making significant and long-term changes in order to deal with its complex and ongoing problems.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 5 November 2019

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 5th) sold 22 prime cattle.   Prime Heifers (19) averaged 192.6p (-2.1p) and sold to 196.0p per kg five times and £1,299.30 gross.  

Bear Scotland - Resurfacing Work At Brora

4TH GENERATION TERM CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE SCOTTISH TRUNK ROAD NETWORK - NORTH WEST UNIT.   A9 BRORA - CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING.  

Update following Community Council nominations withdrawal period

Following the close of the Community Council Nominations on Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 20 community councils received more nominations than their maximum membership.  After the withdrawal period where candidates had the opportunity to withdraw their nomination, The Highland Council has confirmed that 16 Community Councils will be contested.