Businesses are facing an 'immediate collapse in demand' and the package will be available from April 1
Workshops have also been affected but planning and licensing may have to go ahead to conclude applications within a specific time-frame
But the body responsible for disaster management has been meeting regularly and is already working on post COVID-19recovery for the region
The Scottish Government has confirmed there will be no second independence referendum this year as it is focused on tackling the coronavirus.
Concerns about the reliability of food supplies since panic buying was triggered at the start of the coronavirus outbreak
Earlier First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that schools in Scotland are to close by the weekend
The First Minister has confirmed made the announcement during a daily briefing
The First Minister has confirmed made the announcement during a daily briefing
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that schools will almost certainly close on Friday.
The Church of Scotland has issued a call for all its services to "cease until further notice" – including all Easter services.
NHS Highland has launched the process to appoint a go to service for staff who fall victim to bullying or harassment.
Highland regional MSP Donald Cameron has welcomed news that Scotland will get an additional £780 million to deal with the coronavirus.
Top Highland Council officials have revealed that work is well under way to deal with the impact on services presented by the coronavirus outbreak.
Highland Council has said it is “no longer business as usual” as it responds to the rapidly changing coronavirus situation.
A charity that feared it would have to scale back services for people in need in the Highlands has been given a reprieve.
Councillors have agreed to grant planning permission for what is likely to be the largest primary school in the region.
Council tax will be hiked 4.84 per cent to pay for £20 million roads investment
High Life Highland is to set up a special group to monitor coronavirus situation
Highland Council has issued coronavirus guidance to its 9500 staff.
Highland Council has come in for criticism from parents who say additional support needs cuts are harmful to all children.
