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A to Z of Highland Community Sites

As a vast area, the Highlands has its own challenge when it comes to protecting communities. This section will simplify access to all the community portals and other information about the communities

Air Travel

Websites providing information upon air transport throughout the Highlands & Islands and beyond.

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BBC Highland News

News from the Highlands and Islands, provided by the BBC.

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Community Council Websites (Highland Life)

Alphabetical list of Community Council Sites hosted on Highland Life.

Community Councils

Community Councils were established as a result of the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. They do not have statutory duties or powers, and are essentially voluntary bodies established within a statutory framework.

Culture

Various heritage and culture sites throughout the Highlands.

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Education and Learning

The standard and quality of education provided by The Highland Council for its 33,000 pupils is very high both in terms of the breadth of curriculum and educational achievement. Plans for new primary and secondary schools across the area are being implemented to ensure education facilities meet and surpass those expected in the 21st Century.

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General Discussion


Soaring prices have pushed energy into the front line of public debate. Three questions are coming to the fore: how to save it, how to help those who can’t afford it, and how to find new sources.

Number of Topics: 5

Number of Posts: 14

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Highland Council News

Press releases from The Highland Council

Highland Energy Forum

The Highland Energy Forum Continues...

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) news releases.

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Leisure, Culture and Events

The Education, Culture and Sport Service provides a wide range of opportunities for participation in cultural and leisure activities in the Highlands. It achieves this in a variety of ways through direct provision and management of facilities and services and though partnership with various voluntary groups and other organisations. The overall focus of leisure provision is on health improvement and life long learning.

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Minginish Community Council

The homepage for Minginish Community Council,

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News from the Scottish Executive

There is a wide range of information available from the Scottish Executive and Highland Life will ensure it is all conveniently available.

News of Events in the Highlands

News of events in the Highlands of Scotland, brought to you courtesy of Hi-Arts. For full details of all events see the details within Highland Events.

NHS Highland

Press releases from NHS Highland

Northern Constabulary News

Northern Constabulary has a policy of working with the public and the media as much as possible.

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Rail Travel

Useful links for Rail Travel

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Transport

Car ownership is usually a necessity rather than a luxury in the Highlands. The main A9 trunk road, which stretches from Dalwhinnie in the south to Thurso/Wick in the north, has been significantly upgraded over the years. This has improved safety and reduced journey times.

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Weather

Weather feeds provided by the UK Meteorological Office

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