📢 Rural communities: funding of up to £10,000 is available through the Highland Local Action Group (LAG). ✅ Community asset improvements ✅ Projects tackling inequality for children, young people & families ⏳ Rolling fund – apply early 👉 Find out more: www.highland.gov.uk/economy-rege...

Don't forget to return your postal vote 📩 Completed postal votes need to be returned before polls close at 10pm on Thursday 7 May 2026. 👀 Watch our quick guide on how to complete your postal vote pack below 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxfy... #HighlandVotes26 #SPE2026

🚗 New Glencoe Village Car Park Confirmed 🌄 Work is moving forward on a new purpose‑built car park for #Glencoe Village, addressing long‑standing parking, traffic and safety issues in this popular visitor destination. Read more info here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

Progress welcomed for Badenoch and Strathspey Short Term Let Control Area www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

#Badenoch and #Strathspey Committee members approve funding for #Newtonmore Village Hall www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

📺 Watch a meeting of The Highland Council's Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh Area Committee held earlier today (Monday 26 April 2026), on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/kqh4wlB07Bc

📺 You can watch a meeting of The Highland Council's #Caithness Area Committee held this morning (Monday 27 April 2026), on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/dCpDgkuKKcs

📺 Watch a meeting of The Highland Council's Badenoch and Strathspey Area Committee held this morning is now available to watch on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rECg...

The final postal packs have been mailed out today. We advise all postal voters to read the instructions carefully when completing their pack to ensure their vote counts. Completed postal votes need to be returned before polls close at 10pm on Thursday 7 May. #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

☀️🐑 If you are out enjoying the outdoors this weekend, remember it is lambing season. Highland Council, alongside Argyll and Bute Council and NHS Highland, has updated its Stay Safe on Farm Visits public health guidance, providing advice on protecting yourself and others from germs when visiting

🪧 Property For Sale 📍4 Macleod Crescent, Altnaharra 💷 Offers around £100,000 📅 Closing Date: 22nd June 2026 at 12pm Full details here 👇 www.highland.gov.uk/directory-re...

As part of our recent website redesign, we installed the Recite Me accessibility toolbar which makes it easier for people to read and understand our pages in ways that work best for them.

Job opportunity | Structures Technician Would you like to travel across the beautiful Highlands inspecting bridges? We're looking for a Structures Technician, based in Alness. Flexible working hours are available and training will be provided. Apply by 4 May: buff.ly/qda6kcn

Highland Council signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrainian region www.highland.gov.uk/news/article...

🚫 Temporary Road Closure 📍 Ardconnel Terrace, #Inverness 📅 Between 8.00am on Monday, 27 April until 6pm on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The closure is to enable sewer repair and maintenance works to safely proceed.

Could you be our new Highland Youth Convener? We're looking for an enthusiastic young person to ensure that young people's views in Highland are heard and act as a representative for young people and Highland Youth Parliament. Find out more and apply: myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/hig...

Your postal vote doesn’t belong to anyone who intimidates you, tries to bribe you, or pretends to be you. It’s yours, and yours alone. If someone tries to take your vote, or the vote of anyone you know, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

Scottish Parliament Election 7 May 2026 - Highland polling places will offer a range of voting aids including a new audio-linked ballot overlay for blind & partially sighted voters. More here - www.highland.gov.uk/news/article... #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

📢 Neartaichidh dreuchd teagaisg solar Gàidhlig ann an Cataibh / Teaching post will strengthen Gaelic provision in Sutherland Bheir dreuchd teagaisg ùr ann an Cataibh spionnadh do dh’oidhirpean gus a’ Ghàidhlig a neartachadh san sgìre. Tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd a-nis a’ sireadh tidsear

Wishing all Highland students the very best of luck as the #QualsScotExams begin this week 🍀📘 You’ve got this – stay calm, do your best, and remember there’s lots of support available 👇 💪✨ Good luck everyone! #ScottishExams #HighlandLearners

Recruitment is now underway for a Neighbourhood Board Chair in Sutherland to support almost £20 million of funding awarded by the UK Government’s Pride in Place Programme.

Today is your last chance to apply for a postal vote in the elections happening on 7 May. ❗Applications must be received by 5pm today, Tuesday 21 April. Find out more and apply: electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... #ukpolitics #vote #postalvote

Members of the public are advised that #Inverness Service Point will be closed on the afternoon of Tuesday, 21 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Clock’s ticking, Highland! 🗳️ The deadline to register for the Scottish Parliament Election is MIDNIGHT this Monday, 20 Apr. If you aren't registered by then, you can't vote on 7 May. 🔗 Register: www.gov.uk/register-to-... It only takes 5 minutes to make sure your voice is heard at Holyrood. 🧵👇

⚠️ Lentran C1097 - essential road repair works start on Monday 20 April 2026 for up to 5 days - weather dependent. Long delays are expected with drivers encouraged to use alternative routes. Local access will be maintained.

🔔 Non Domestic Rates: Small Business Bonus Scheme - Important update for local businesses in Highland 🔔 The Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS) continues from 1 April 2026, but please note: ✅ All previous SBBS awards ended on 31 March 2026 ➡️ Businesses must reapply to continue receiving relief

⛔️ Temporary Road Closure #B8004 Banavie Road #FortWilliam 19/04/2026 for 5 overnights from 20:00 - 06:00, with amnesties in place at 21:00, 22:00, 23:00, 01:00, 02:00 & 04:00. Works are weather dependent and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Postal vote packs are being issued now. ✔️ Read the instructions ✔️ Complete both ballot papers ✔️ Sign and add your date of birth Watch our short video for help: ▶️ youtu.be/lxfy0d7ydyM #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

There will be a number of temporary prohibitions of traffic and temporary speed restrictions during the Etape Loch Ness 2026 cycling event which takes place on Sunday 26 April. Full details: www.highland.gov.uk/news/article... 📷 Etape Loch Ness

Your postal vote doesn’t belong to anyone who intimidates you, tries to bribe you, or pretends to be you. It’s yours, & yours alone. If someone tries to take your vote, or the vote of anyone you know, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org

Now that gulls are nesting in and around coastal cities and towns, it is important to remember not to feed them and to ensure that wheelie bins are not overflowing. This helps to prevent serious problems such as aggressive behaviour, food snatching, urban nesting issues and gull welfare concerns.

#Tain Service Point & Registration Office will be closed on Thursday 16 April due to unexpected staff absence. We apologise for any inconvenience and the Service Point will reopen on Friday 17 April.

Want to vote in May’s Scottish Parliament election? Make sure you’re registered in time as the deadline is midnight on Monday 20 April. Register now - it only takes 5 minutes: 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

Rural communities are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest to apply for grants of up to £25,000. The Expression of Interest form, guidance and eligibility criteria can be found here - www.highland.gov.uk/community-su...

⚠️ Scam alert! We’ve had reports of fake QR codes on pay and display parking meters around #Inverness. ✅ Use the official RingGo app or pay using cash or card directly at the parking meter ❌ Don’t scan QR codes stuck to the meter We are removing these fake QR codes as soon as they are identified.

🪧Property for sale 📍22 High Street, Fortrose 💷 Offers Over £165,000 Full details here 👇 www.highland.gov.uk/directory-re...

The next Nairn Common Good Engagement Group is due to be held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026 and items for the agenda are now being invited. The form for submission of proposed agenda items can be accessed here: bit.ly/NCGEG-May2026 The deadline for submissions is 10am on Thursday, 21 May 2026.

Since the launch of our new website, we have improved our website accessibility ranking by 200 places! In February, we ranked 224th out of over 400 councils in the UK, but we are now ranked 24th in the UK and 3rd in Scotland, with an average accessibility score of 99% 🎉

Rural communities across Highland can apply for a share of £1m+ in funding to support community assets & help tackle inequalities affecting children, young people & families. Read more here highland.gov.uk/news/article... 📅 Applications open 13 April

Have your voice heard this May Want to vote in May’s Scottish Parliament election? The deadline to register is midnight on Monday 20 April. Register here - it is quick & easy to do: 👉 gov.uk/register-to-vote #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

There's only three days left to give your views on the Inverness Interchange feasibility study. The study was commissioned to explore the creation of a comprehensive transport and active travel hub within the ‘Station Quarter’ area of Inverness.

To Let Former Boating Pond Kiosk #Tain “£1,900 Per Annum Tain - Former Boating Pond Kiosk - www.highland.gov.uk/directory-re...

⚠️ Updated Met Office Yellow Weather Warning ❄️ Snow 📆 Saturday 4 April, 2pm to Sunday 5 April 2026, 3am Heavy snow and blizzards in association with #StormDave causing some travel and power disruption. Check the latest info 👉🏻 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware

Your day, your routes, one £5 ticket. From Monday 6 April, travel Inverness all day for just £5! 🚍 Unlimited journeys on all Highland Council city routes. Buy on board or via the MyTrip app.

Don’t lose your chance to have your say at the Scottish Parliament election in May 🗳️ Register to vote by midnight on 20 April It takes just 5 minutes: gov.uk/register-to-vote #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes26

🌬️ Storm Dave will bring gale-force winds & snow to the north of Scotland this weekend. 80 mph gusts and snow are expected in the West Highlands, Skye and the Western Isles. 👷 Winds of these speeds can impact on the network, and we're preparing accordingly. 🔗Find out how: www.ssen.co.uk/storm

Alness Service Point & Registration Office – Temporary Closure Please note that the #Alness Service Point & Registration Office will be closed on Friday 10 April & Friday 17 April 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Tain Service Point & Registration Office – Temporary Closure Please note that the #Tain Service Point & Registration Office will be closed on Thursday 9 April. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Normal opening hours will resume on Friday 10 April.

⚠️ #StormDave - Met Office Yellow Weather Warning 🌬️ Strong Winds 📆 Sat 4 Apr, 6pm to Sun 5 Apr, midday Storm Dave brings a spell of very strong winds later Saturday into Easter Sunday morning. Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

⚠️ Storm-force winds are heading in the direction of our north of Scotland network area this weekend. 🌬️ Gusts of 100mph are possible later on Saturday on Skye and in the Western Isles. 👷 Before this severe weather arrives, we're making preparations now. 🔗 Read more at www.ssen.co.uk/storm