Our Social Media Policy - https://www.highland.gov.uk/socialmedia - this account is not monitored 24/7. Report problems http://highland.gov.uk/report Contact details: http://highland.gov.uk/contacthttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.ukhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mm5bz6nsvz2qCity of Inverness Area Committee – key decisions: Including 1 of 5 awards from #Inverness Common Good Fund to Ness Bank Church Sanctuary Project (Photo credit LDN Architects) Check out the link in the comments below 👇18 May 2026 16:24 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm5bz6nsvz2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mm4oxo3u472vHighland Council showcases Invest Highland at UKREiiF 2026 Check out the links in the comments below 👇18 May 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm4oxo3u472vhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlve7vjjir2vWorks to start on Queens Park Athletics Stadium running track upgrade. Read more at https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17251/works-to-start-on-queens-park-athletics-stadium-running-track-upgrade- #Inverness #Athletics #Running #Construction15 May 2026 12:42 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlve7vjjir2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mltcyja5lh2cHighly respected cultural leader and strategist Bryan Beattie has been appointed by The Highland Council as Bid Director of the Inverness - Highland bid for UK City of Culture 2029 🙌 A Bid Partnership Board will now be formed and a Cultural Assembly of local voices convened.14 May 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mltcyja5lh2chttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlszvbkg4u2nMembers agree to progress Masterplan Consent Areas in Inverness, Embo & Ardersier to next stage. This involves development of a draft masterplan co-authored by the local community, council, & the developer, for each site. These masterplans will consider public feedback to date.14 May 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlszvbkg4u2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlszsve4jz2cA NEW fund to help owners of long-term empty homes carry out repairs and refurbishments to bring properties back into everyday use will be launched later this month. There are currently 2,466 long-term empty properties in Highland, with 41% vacant for more than three years.14 May 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlszsve4jz2chttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlsgpofuh22jNotice of Election published for Highland Council Ward 4 East Sutherland and Edderton By-Election. More info at: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17246/notice-of-election-published-for-highland-council-by-election #Ward4ByElection14 May 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlsgpofuh22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlqccjbnfe2sUnfortunately, a mechanical issue is currently affecting the Torvean Swing Bridge. An engineer is expected on site to rectify the issue. We apologise for the inconvenience caused and ask for patience as we identify a fix. Tomnahurich Swing Bridge remains in operation.13 May 2026 12:24 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqccjbnfe2shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlqa57est62cGlen Earrach Energy has become the second signatory to the Highland Social Value Charter, pledging 5% of its annual gross margin to create Scotland's largest ever Community Wealth Fund - est. to deliver over £20m a year in community benefit. Read more: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17245/glen-earrach-energy-signs-social-value-charter-pledging-scotland-s-largest-community-wealth-fund13 May 2026 11:46 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqa57est62chttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlq3vu32nx2sTomorrow (Thursday, 14 May), we have our first Short Term Let Control Area (STLCA) drop-in information event taking place in Plockton. Join us for a Q&A and to hear more about the STLCA proposal. 📍 Plockton Village Hall 📅 Thursday, 14 May, 6pm–7.30pm13 May 2026 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlq3vu32nx2shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlo36keknx24📢 Public consultation now live on Short Term Let Control Areas (STLCAs) in Highland Residents, communities, businesses and the tourism sector are invited to share their views on proposals to introduce Short Term Let Control Areas in Highland.12 May 2026 15:12 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlo36keknx24https://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlns4dbth22sAt yesterday’s Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee, Members agreed on: 🛝 £93k+ for play park upgrades in Tain & Easter Ross. 🤝 £114k+ for community projects (Village halls, motorhome facilities & more). 🚗 8% garage rent increase - funding direct local repairs. Read comments for more 👇🏻12 May 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlns4dbth22shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlnqixp74s2s📺 Watch a meeting of the #Lochaber Area Committee held yesterday (Monday 11 May 2026), on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/8BJ61V5WaT8?si=5ALRPQsDOucvG4I9 The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/5337/lochaber-committee12 May 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnqixp74s2shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlnpth6qtr2qSupported by the #Inverness Common Good Fund12 May 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnpth6qtr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlnm3lbgjk2s📺 Watch a meeting of The Highland Council's Black Isle and Easter Ross Area Committee, held yesterday (Monday 11 May 2026), on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/tApRPbS99DM The agenda and papers for this meeting are available here: https://www.highland.gov.uk/meetings/meeting/5334/black-isle-and-easter-ross-area-committee https://youtu.be/tApRPbS99DM12 May 2026 10:41 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnm3lbgjk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlnlj7ckx72nThere's still time to apply for the Neighbourhood Board Chair position in Sutherland to support the Pride of Place Programme. The Chair will play a vital role in championing their neighbourhood during the 10-year scheme by ensuring that community voices guide priorities.12 May 2026 10:31 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnlj7ckx72nhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlexvdguee2wScottish Parliament Election 2026 results for the Highlands and Islands Regional List. Read more at: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17239/scottish-parliament-election-2026-results-for-the-highlands-and-islands-regional-list #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2609 May 2026 00:19 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlexvdguee2whttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlelcxpegw2sThe 3 Highland constituencies have been declared, but keep following our live coverage for the Highlands and Islands List declaration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8yJMftjEbQ #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlelcxpegw2shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlekq75bpg25Newly elected MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, Andrew Baxter (Lib Dem) is congratulated by MP Angus MacDonald. #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlekq75bpg25https://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlej35y6zv2oSkye, Lochaber & Badenoch constituency results #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlej35y6zv2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mleitapzc42sAndrew Phillip Baxter has been duly elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Skye, Lochaber, and Badenoch constituency of the Scottish Parliament. Read more at: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17238/scottish-parliament-election-2026-result-for-skye-lochaber-and-badenoch-constituency- #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleitapzc42shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mleh67njxs2cInverness & Nairn Constituency results #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleh67njxs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mleh26ownb2tPhoto of newly elected MSP for Inverness and Nairn, Emma Roddick, (SNP) #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 19:17 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleh26ownb2thttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mlegsieehm2oEmma Roddick has been duly elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Inverness and Nairn constituency of the Scottish Parliament. Read more at: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17237/scottish-parliament-election-2026-result-for-inverness-and-nairn #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 19:13 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlegsieehm2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mledhqruv72sCaithness, Sutherland & Ross constituency results #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mledhqruv72shttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mledcgwbhd2vNewly elected MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, David Green (Liberal Democrats), is pictured with his parents after making his acceptance speech. #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mledcgwbhd2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mled55s22q2qDavid Green has been duly elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Caithness, Sutherland and Ross constituency of the Scottish Parliament. Reader more at: https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17236/scottish-parliament-election-2026-result-for-caithness-sutherland-and-ross-constituency- #SP26Result #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 18:07 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mled55s22q2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mleal4flcc25Thanks to the High Life Highland team for all their support at Inverness count centre this week and today. #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mleal4flcc25https://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mle6rl2lht2vThanks to Police Scotland for their support at Inverness count centre today and polling stations across Highland yesterday. #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle6rl2lht2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/highland.gov.uk/post/3mle3yqdekx2cCounting is under way for the Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch constituency. #SPE2026 #HighlandVotes2608 May 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:n4lo4xtcglgab6pdpw5f7t6u/app.bsky.feed.post/3mle3yqdekx2c