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Scottish council rakes in millions after doubling council tax on second homes

A SCOTTISH council has raked in millions after doubling council tax on second homes.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish councils should be broken up to fix local government, campaigners demand

A GROUP of campaigners are calling for a "promise of devolution" to be fulfilled by decentralising powers in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland)

How do you solve a problem like NC500 campervans? Experts have say

A VOLUNTARY motorhome scheme designed to deal with overtourism in the Highlands has recently been met with huge backlash, with locals calling it a…

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Highlands care home moved to 'spare' view from billionaire’s hotel

PLANS for a vital new care home on the north coast were changed after Scotland’s richest man complained it would ruin the view from his luxury…

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'Universal disapproval': Fresh calls to scrap Scottish council's £40 motorhome scheme

FRESH calls have been made to scrap a Scottish council’s plans to halt the impact of the number of motorhomes and caravans on the NC500 route.

The National (Scotland)

Sinkhole shuts city centre streets in Inverness

A NUMBER of streets in Inverness city centre have been forced to close after a burs water main resulted in a sinkhole.

The National (Scotland)

Energy storage plants planned for multiple Highland sites

THE Highland Council proposed constructing multiple battery energy storage systems in Caithness and Wester Ross to achieve its climate…

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Vandalism or the community’s future? Crofters feel ‘helpless’ in face of spaceport radar station

An antenna park has divided the community living beside a world heritage site in the Scottish Highlands

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‘Potentially illegal’ motorhome parking scheme sparks outrage from campsite owners

A MOTORHOME parking scheme introduced by Highland Council to increase its revenue over the summer has been slammed by a group of campsite owners ...

The National (Scotland)

'How is this safe?': Highlands motorhome permit scheme 'may breach fire laws'

CAMPSITE owners and worried Highland residents have raised fears a new voluntary motorhome scheme designed to improve infrastructure could prove to…

The National (Scotland)

'Tone deaf': NC500 residents furious over voluntary campervan permit scheme

SCOTS who live on the North Coast 500 have criticised a new “tone deaf” voluntary motorhome scheme ...

The National (Scotland)

Search for new boss at Inverness Castle visitor destination launched

A RECRUITMENT campaign has been launched in a bid to find a new boss to lead the new Inverness Castle visitor destination ...

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Phone mast plans for Lochan Uaine spark fears for capercaillie population

SCOTLAND’S national bird protection agency has revealed it will have difficulty preventing a controversial phone mast on its reserve near…

The National (Scotland)

Highland Council to decide fate of Jimmy Savile's cottage

A DECISION on whether to demolish a Highland cottage once owned by Jimmy Savile is set to be made by councillors on Tuesday.

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Highland Council should approve Jimmy Savile cottage demolition, officers say

HIGHLANDS planning officials have recommended a cottage once owned by paedophile TV presenter Jimmy Savile is to be demolished ...

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Outdoor access rangers start work on NC500 route as funding found for roles

A TEAM of Highland Council outdoor access rangers has started work on the NC500 in Sutherland after funding was found to support the posts.

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Salmon-farming firm accused of misleading locals on plans

A SALMON-FARMING multinational has been accused of “lying” to locals over its plans for a fish farm on a sea loch in a marine protected area.

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Plans for multi-million-pound mountain bike trail in Highlands revealed

PLANNING permission to build a multi-million-pound mountain bike trail at Loch Ness has been submitted to the Highland Council ...

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More than 1000 objections to plan for golf course on Scottish nature reserve

MORE than 1000 people have written to the Scottish Government urging them to “call in” and reject a controversially approved plan to build a…

The National (Scotland)

MSP's plea as drivers hit 120mph in Highland speeding hotspot

A new survey found that drivers were regularly hitting 100mph at a Highland speeding hotspot.

The National (Scotland)

Mountaineers object to plan to demolish Jimmy Savile's former Highland cottage

MOUTAINEERS have objected to plans to demolish a Highland cottage once owned by Jimmy Savile.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister challenged over plans for golf course on protected Scottish site

THE First Minister has been challenged on whether Scottish Government ministers will “call in” a controversial planning application after…

The National (Scotland)

Row as Scottish council approves golf course on protected area

THE Scottish Government has been asked to step in and “save” one of the last remaining undeveloped dune systems in the country after a council…

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Bust of John Gordon could fetch £2.5m – if Highland town agrees to sale

Proceeds from potential sale of Edmé Bouchardon’s 18th-century sculpture could be used for community projects

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes calls for 'discounted fares' as busy ferry route disrupted again

KATE Forbes has said locals should be given discounted fares on a trouble-hit ferry route once service resumes ...

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