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.
Maps of the Council's gritting routes by priority and policy are available online at www.highland.gov.uk/gritting. Met Office - A yellow weather warning for ice is still active until 10am this morning.
The Highland Council is delighted to announce that James Welsh will be joining the team as Chief Officer - Enterprise and Investment. James brings a wealth of experience in planning, development and inward investment, with a proven track record in both the public and private sectors.
The Highland Council's Leader Councillor Raymond Bremner will be attending Scottish Cities Week in London next week (19-21 January 2026) to promote investment and development opportunities in the Highlands to an international audience. The event, held each year in London and considered to be one of the prominent events in the calendar, provides a focused opportunity to create and develop long-term strategic partnerships, with a wide array of investors from around the globe due to attend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Highland Council has announced the publication of an Invitation to Tender for the next round of the Wick Public Service Obligation (PSO). This procurement seeks to secure an operator for lifeline air services from Wick John O'Groats Airport beyond 31 March 2026.
There were 327,746 local authority housing stock units as of March 2025. 3.0% of the total local authority stock was vacant, however this includes stock that will be demolished or cannot be currently let as it needs modernisation.
# 10 December 2025 Career opportunities with The Highland Council The Highland Council is looking to fill a variety of posts relating to civil engineering and flood risk management based in locations across the area. Included are opportunities specifically for civil engineering graduates and technicians, providing the ideal job with career progression for anyone recently qualified and ready for a varied and interesting role.