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Highland MSP urges people not to use the region as a base for self-isolation

21 March 2020
Highland MSP urges people not to use the region as a base for self-isolation

Highland MSP urges people not to use the region as a base for self-isolation

21 March 2020

A Highland MSP has responded to concerns that people may be travelling to the Highlands to self-isolate as coronavirus continues to spread.


Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

21 March 2020
Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

Government says shoppers must be 'responsible and think of others'

21 March 2020

There is no shortage of food in the supply chain the government has said in it its latest daily update.


Loch Ness by Jacobite is latest local tourist business to close its doors

21 March 2020
Loch Ness by Jacobite is latest local tourist business to close its doors

Loch Ness by Jacobite is latest local tourist business to close its doors

21 March 2020

The award-winning Loch Ness by Jacobite cruise firm announced last night it was closing – but would return.


Government to pay 80 per cent of wages for employees not working in response to coronavirus crisis

20 March 2020
Government to pay 80 per cent of wages for employees not working in response to coronavirus crisis

Government to pay 80 per cent of wages for employees not working in response to coronavirus crisis

20 March 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced measures for companies to access support for employees up to £2500 a month.


Highlands and Islands Airports reviewing airport operating hours but will ensure lifeline services continue

20 March 2020
Highlands and Islands Airports reviewing airport operating hours but will ensure lifeline services continue

Highlands and Islands Airports reviewing airport operating hours but will ensure lifeline services continue

20 March 2020

Highlands and Islands Airports (HIAL) is reviewing operations in response to cuts in services by airlines.


No change in number of confirmed Highland coronavirus cases

20 March 2020
No change in number of confirmed Highland coronavirus cases

No change in number of confirmed Highland coronavirus cases

20 March 2020

There has been no change in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


Highland Council Trading Standards launches webpage on coronavirus scams

20 March 2020
Highland Council Trading Standards launches webpage on coronavirus scams

Highland Council Trading Standards launches webpage on coronavirus scams

20 March 2020

Highland Council is providing online help to advise people of scams attempting to exploit the coronavirus crisis.


Highland school closures

20 March 2020
Highland school closures

Highland school closures

20 March 2020

A number of Highland schools are closed today, ahead of the planned national shutdown.


Government could move to subsidise wages in response to coronavirus crisis

20 March 2020
Government could move to subsidise wages in response to coronavirus crisis

Government could move to subsidise wages in response to coronavirus crisis

20 March 2020

The chancellor could announce an employment and wage subsidy package to try to protect millions of jobs today.


Reduced train services due to coronavirus

20 March 2020
Reduced train services due to coronavirus

Reduced train services due to coronavirus

20 March 2020

A revised trains timetable is to come into operation on Monday.


Inverness Royal Academy closed for S1-3 pupils tomorrow

19 March 2020
Inverness Royal Academy closed for S1-3 pupils tomorrow

Inverness Royal Academy closed for S1-3 pupils tomorrow

19 March 2020

Inverness Royal Academy said staffing levels mean they will only be able to accommodate senior pupils tomorrow.


No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

19 March 2020
No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

No exams for Scottish pupils this year in wake of coronavirus Scottish Government confirms

19 March 2020

Education Secretary John Swinney has said exams will be scrapped for school pupils this year as schools get set to close for the foreseeable future.


UPDATE: Highland schools closure list extended

19 March 2020
UPDATE: Highland schools closure list extended

UPDATE: Highland schools closure list extended

19 March 2020

More schools have been added to the list of those closed across the Highlands today


Highland Council to focus on delivering statutory services in face of coronavirus pandemic

19 March 2020
Highland Council to focus on delivering statutory services in face of coronavirus pandemic

Highland Council to focus on delivering statutory services in face of coronavirus pandemic

19 March 2020

Highland Council says it is planning for greatly increased staff absence levels over the coming days and weeks.


More Highland schools closed today ahead of national shutdown

19 March 2020
More Highland schools closed today ahead of national shutdown

More Highland schools closed today ahead of national shutdown

19 March 2020

More Highland schools will be closed or partially closed for pupils today.


Business Gateway Highland continuing to provide support during coronavirus crisis

18 March 2020
Business Gateway Highland continuing to provide support during coronavirus crisis

Business Gateway Highland continuing to provide support during coronavirus crisis

18 March 2020

Business Gateway Highland says it is continuing to provide a service to small and medium enterprises despite coronavirus.


Highland Council Trading Standards issues advice on coronavirus scams

18 March 2020
Highland Council Trading Standards issues advice on coronavirus scams

Highland Council Trading Standards issues advice on coronavirus scams

18 March 2020

Highland Council Trading Standards are issuing a warning to the public about a series of new scams related to coronavirus.


BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020
BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

BBC suspends filming on hit dramas amid coronavirus outbreak

18 March 2020

The BBC has announced filming is to be suspended on a number of its top-rated shows due to coronavirus.


UPDATE: Two more Highland schools closed today

18 March 2020
UPDATE: Two more Highland schools closed today

UPDATE: Two more Highland schools closed today

18 March 2020

Dingwall Academy and Resolis Primary Nursery are both closed today.


General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

17 March 2020
General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

General Assembly of the Church of Scotland cancelled due to coronavirus

17 March 2020

Due to the coronavirus epidemic the Church of Scotland has decided to cancel this year’s General Assembly which was due to open on May 16.


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