Highlands

SSE Renewables’ Coire Glas pumped storage hydropower project has become the first scheme of its kind to achieve the Hydropower Sustainability Standard.

The Highland Council is taking firm planning enforcement action in response to a growing issue involving the sale and marketing of small plots of land in areas such as Achnabobane, Inchbae, Garve, Roy Bridge, Spean Bridge and Daviot. The local authority said these plots are often advertised with mis

The refurbished Bught Park was officially re-opened on Wednesday 27 August, by Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland, marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of Inverness’s most important community and sporting venues.

Another milestone has been reached at Inverness Castle with the installation of the new sedum roof covering, which caps and completes the Saltire Bistro.

Network Rail is set to deliver a major programme of engineering work on the West Highland Line from October, with nearly £15 million being invested to improve the resilience and reliability of the route.

The historic Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has been put up for sale. NatureScot has been working with Savills to bring the Category-A listed castle to the open market after research found that most islanders agree the building should be sold to be redeveloped and brought back into use.

The refurbished Bught Park and Northern Meeting Park in Inverness were officially re-opened this week by Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland. The Minister opened Bught Park this afternoon before proceeding to the Northern Meeting Park. At both venues, she unveiled commemorative plaqu

The Highland Council has appointed Morgan Sindall as the preferred contractor to build the new Broadford Primary School as part of the Highland Investment Plan (HIP).

Energy and sustainability consultancy Carbon Futures has been appointed to two newly launched local authority frameworks.

Elevated levels of radon gas have been detected in isolated areas of nine properties belonging to Highland Council. These findings follow a comprehensive monitoring programme involving 135 non-domestic workplaces and public buildings, in line with UK Health and Safety legislation.

Dundee-based architecture firm Andrew Black Design has been appointed by economic and community development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to deliver design and consultancy services for a new phase of development at Inverness Campus, following a competitive tender process. The appoint

The Highland Council has announced plans to build 95 new homes in Ullapool, with a mix of affordable rental properties and private housing proposed for vacant land to the west and north of the village, near the golf course.

The Highland Council is taking steps toward revitalising Inverness City Centre, building on the momentum of recent landmark developments including the Inverness Castle Experience, the Victorian Market, and the refurbishment of Inverness Townhouse. 

The Port of Cromarty Firth has welcomed the formal granting of marine and dredge licences by Scottish Ministers for its £111 million Phase 5 expansion project.

The Highland Council has completed 24 new homes for social rent at Teandallon, Evanton.