Nairnshire

A TREE donated by the Lord Lieutenant of Nairn in recognition of Cawdor efforts to celebrate the coronation in May has been planted in a local wood.

Scottish Government figures show Highland Council has the worst school estate and curriculum for excellence performance in Scotland.

Cabinet papers show the earliest completion dates were 2032 for private finance and 2034 for traditional capital finance.

Frustrated campaigners slam ‘disrespectful’ Scottish Government ‘prevarication’ after voting down move securing an announcement.

MSP Edward Mountain asked when there would be a statement with Geroge Adam conceding 'details' would emerge 'in the coming days.'

A renowned pianist will play in Nairn for the first time with a special Christmas playlist to turn on the festive mood.

A popular Christmas event will light up the streets and festive cheer for the Glenurquhart community this weekend.

She says 'unfortunately, the UK government’s autumn statement delivered a worst-case scenario for Scotland.'

Parkour is coming to Nairn as young people will be welcome in a community hub for classes with the aim to boost physical and mental health.

Ms Davies is currently chief officer of Argyll and Bute health and social care partnership will start work on April 1.

A popular club in Nairn has celebrated its centenary with the launch of a commemorative book.

Plans to develop a new secondary school in Nairn have taken a step forward as the planning application for the work was formally lodged last week.

The first stage of the consultation on what could lie ahead for the future of the Brae draws to a close at the end of this month.

Cllr Karl Rosie says 'understanding where the Council’s property related carbon emissions arise from, will enable more informed decision-making'

Leader Raymond Bremner says 'there are considerable opportunities to derive more income to support the overall work of Highland Council.'

THE owner of McDonald's in Nairn has taken over the Elgin branch of the franchise, praising it for its "incredibly loyal customer base".

Mrs Grant says 'I will continue to press for timelines on this project as well as other major road projects.'

Councillor Helen Crawford warns just 20 per cent of north schools are rated 'good' compared to 91 per cent in the rest of Scotland.

He says 'the SNP’s record on education is one of abject failure and they continue to let down pupils, parents and staff.'

Scotland’s transport minister is to be pressed on a timeline for the long-awaited Nairn bypass as the campaign for action is stepped up.