Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) today (26 September 2025) reached a historic milestone in establishing the Highlands as a major international hub for the offshore wind and renewable energy sector.

Photo of the successful candidates for #Ward11 #byelection Sammy Cameron

#Ward11 #byelection result - Sammy Cameron, Independent, has been elected to represent Ward11 Caol and Mallaig. He was elected at stage 8.

Listen to the live declaration of the #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection (coming very soon) via this link – www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp...

#Ward11 #byelection – The Returning Officer adjudication process is under way. It is the final adjudication stage

The successful candidates for #Ward7 #byelection is Connie Ramsay, Scottish Liberal Democrats. She was elected at stage 6.

Listen to the live declaration of the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross (coming very soon) #byelection via this link – www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp...

First line adjudication for #Ward11 is underway. #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection Total electorate 7,290. Verified ballot papers 2,408 Turnout = 33%

Thanks to the pupils from Glen Urquhart High School for all their assistance in opening the ballot boxes for #Ward 7 and #Ward 11 #by-election – they did a great job and are staying on to follow the rest of the count process

#Ward7 #byelection – The Returning Officer adjudication process is under way. It is the final adjudication stage

#Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection – The scanning of ballot papers is underway.

Pupils from Glenurqhart High School are now opening the ballot boxes for #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection

The electronic count for #Ward7 #byelection is underway. The electorate figure for the ward is 7,183. Total ballot papers verified are 2,430. The turnout is 33.8% Keep following us to find out which of the candidates standing will be successful

First line adjudication for #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross #by-election is underway

Scanning of votes for #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross #by-election is underway

Pupils from Glenurqhart High School are now opening the ballot boxes for the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross #by-election count.

Returning Officer Derek Brown welcomes candidates & agents to the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross & #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelections The process to count the votes electronically starts as soon as the welcome is over. Follow live coverage here – www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp...

Election Manager Linda Johnstone briefs pupils from Glenurquhart High School who are helping at the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross & #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelections count The count process starts at 10am Live coverage here - www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp...

Here’s Graeme Mackay all set up to provide the live coverage from Glenurquhart Community Centre for the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross & #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection count. The count starts at 10am www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp...

We are all set up and ready for the #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross & #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig #byelection count. The electronic count starts at 10am and you can follow it live here www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp... and on our social media channels - @HighlandCouncil

👀 You can watch the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-election counts and results on our YouTube channel. ⏰ Coverage starts at 10am 🔗 www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp... #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

⛔️ Polling Places are now closed ⛔️ 👍🏻 Thank you for voting 👀 You can watch the count from our Count Centre in Drumnadrochit, tomorrow morning from 10am on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/U8sCjbp... 🛎️ Hit the notify button on YouTube to set a reminder #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

⚠️ Just under one hour to go until polling places close 🗳️ You still have time to vote in the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-elections. ⏰ Polling places are open until 10pm #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

⚠️ Just under two hours to go until polling places close 🗳️ You still have time to vote in the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-elections. ⏰ Polling places are open until 10pm #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🗳️ The doors are open, the signs are out, and even the dog’s leading the way! Polling stations in #Ward7 (Tain & Easter Ross) and #Ward11 (Caol & Mallaig) are open until 10pm tonight. Don’t leave it too late – your vote matters! 📸 Polling places in #Arisaig and #Mallaig

⏰ Don't forget to vote 🗳️ Polling places are still open for the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-elections. 📍 Check your poll card to find out where to vote or visit wheredoivote.co.uk #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🗳️ Doors open, signs up (even on the back of a van!) – #Portmahomack polling station is ready for you. Polling stations open until 10pm tonight. If you’re in the queue by 10pm, you can still vote. #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🎉 👏🏻 Shout out to our polling station staff who have travelled far and wide to man our polling places in #Ward7 Tain and Easter Ross and #Ward11 Caol and Mallaig today. ⏰Polling places are open until 10pm. 📸 Waiting for the boat over to #Knoydart from #Mallaig yesterday.

🗳️ In the Ward 7 Tain & Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol & Mallaig by-elections we use a voting system called Single Transferable Vote (STV). Learn more about the STV system to help you understand how councillors get elected in this video, 🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekwm... #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🥪 During your lunch break, why not nip out to vote ⏰ Polling places for the Ward 7 Tain & Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol & Mallaig by-elections are open until 10pm tonight. 🔗 To find out more about these by-elections, visit highland.gov.uk/byelection 🗳️ Make Your Vote Count Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Here are the candidates standing for the Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig By-Election ⏰ Polling places are open until 10pm tonight 🗳️ Make Your Vote Count To find out more about this by-election, please visit highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward11 #ByElection

🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Here are the candidates standing for the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross By-Election ⏰ Polling places are open until 10pm tonight 🗳️ Make Your Vote Count To find out more about this by-election, please visit highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward7 #ByElection

✅ Polling places are now OPEN! 🗳️ Make your vote count in the Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig By-Election. 👀 Check your poll card to find out where to vote or visit wheredoivote.co.uk 🔗 To find out more about this by-election, visit highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward11 #ByElection

✅ Polling places are now OPEN! 🗳️ Make your vote count in the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross By-Election. 👀 Check your poll card to find out where to vote or visit wheredoivote.co.uk 🔗 To find out more about this by-election visit highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward7 #ByElection

🎉 It's Polling Day! 🗳️ Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross 🗳️ Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig ⏰ Polling places open at 7am until 10pm. Check your polling card for your nearest polling place or visit wheredoivote.co.uk 🗳️ Make Your Vote Count #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

Photo showing an excavation at Swartigill in #Caithness Tickets for the 2025 Archaeology Festival taking place this weekend in #Inverness are still available. Read more and book tickets here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

👀 Don't forget - polling places open at 7am tomorrow morning for the 👉🏻 Ward 7 Tain & Easter Ross by-election 👉🏻 Ward 11 Caol & Mallaig by-election ⏰ Polling places are open until 10pm tomorrow 📍 Check your poll card to find out where to vote, or visit wheredoivote.co.uk #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

Goal of all-weather pitch moves a step closer The long-held ambition to have a community all-weather sports pitch located in the East of #Inverness is taking a step forward. www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

Postal ballot papers for the contested Ardgay and District and Avoch and Killen Community Councils were posted out yesterday, with voters being reminded that ballot papers need to be returned as soon as possible to arrive by 10 October 2025. buff.ly/Exgdmif

Tickets are still available for the Highland Archaeology Festival Conference which is taking place this coming weekend in #Inverness. Read more here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article... To book visit www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/highland-a...

Collapsed manhole B9006 Culloden Road #Inverness a full emergency repair will be required on the eastbound carriageway of the B9006 Culloden Road travelling towards Culloden moor before the junction with the B9177 (Old Perth Road). buff.ly/IF2JlhK

⚠️Warning #B9006 Culloden Road⚠️ Take care on approach due to a collapsed BT manhole cover just outside Simpsons Garden Centre #Inverness we have a pickup with hazards and beacons sitting over the hazard until BT engineer arrives.

This leadership training opportunity in #Skye this October will incorporate organisation, planning, communication and teamwork.

📮 Voters in Wards 7 & 11 – remember to return your postal vote pack! ✅ If you applied before the deadline, your pack should be with you soon. ❌ Remember: if you’ve chosen to vote by post, you can’t vote in person. #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

Resurfacing of Bridge Street, Castle Road and Castle Street, #Inverness Read more at: www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

📊 LIVE this Friday from 10am Watch the results roll in for the Ward 7 Tain & Easter Ross and Ward 11 Caol & Mallaig by-elections. 🎥 Follow the full count as it happens on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8sC... #Ward7 #Ward11 #ByElection

🚗🅿️ Highland Council is pleased to announce that discounted parking will be in place in Fort William throughout the duration of the Royal National Mòd, which is being held in Lochaber from 10-18 October.

📍Here is where you can vote this week for the Ward 7 Tain and Easter Ross by-election 📆 Polling Day is Thu 25 Sep 2025 ⏰ Polling Places are open from 7am to 10pm 👀 Check your poll card to find out where to vote or visit wheredoivote.co.uk 🔗 highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward7 #ByElection

📍Here is where you can vote this week for the Ward 11 Caol and Mallaig by-election 📆 Polling Day is Thu 25 Sep 2025 ⏰ Polling Places are open from 7am to 10pm 👀 Check your poll card to find out where to vote or visit wheredoivote.co.uk 🔗 highland.gov.uk/byelection #Ward11 #ByElection

Interested in a social care career in #Caithness? Get application support and meet local employers hiring now! #Wick #Thurso