Cllr Muriel Cockburn SNP

27/08/2026

Council-funded advice services have helped almost 25,000 people across the Highlands, supporting residents to secure over £30.3 million in financial gains.

From welfare benefits and debt support to housing issues, the combined efforts of our Welfare Support Team and Citizens Advice continue to assist residents to identify and access entitlements and improve financial wellbeing.

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27/08/2026

26/08/2026

Highland residents and businesses invited to shape proposals for a new tiered fixed-amount Visitor Levy.

The Highland Council has today agreed to launch a 12-week public consultation on a proposed tiered fixed-amount Visitor Levy scheme.

If introduced in the future, the Visitor Levy could generate around £9 million annually to support, develop and sustain tourism infrastructure, local communities and visitor services across the Highlands.

No decision has yet been made. We want to hear from residents, businesses and communities before any future decision is considered.

Consultation launches in early September. Watch this space for details of the consultation launch and how to take part.

Read the news release from today’s committee decisions here - https://www.highland.gov.uk/news/article/17441/highland-council-agrees-to-proceed-with-public-consultation-on-tiered-fixed-amount-visitor-levy-scheme

23/08/2026

Thunder in the Glens 2027 - Ath-bhreith (Reborn)

Are you local business, community council rep or local charity based in and around Kingussie?

We're hosting an open meeting on Friday 28th August at the Duke Of Gordon Hotel (5.30pm) and we'd love to have you along!

This will be a chance to meet the organisers from Dunedin Chapter Scotland HOG #9083, hear about what is being planned and discuss ideas to involve the local area (and you!).

Please do register in advance via this link -https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/120393

And don't forget to help us share with anyone you think might be interested in attending!

Photography by JT LensCraft Photography

p.s don't forget that West Coast Harley-Davidson will also be at Duke of Gordon on both both Friday 28th and Saturday 29th with their demo bikes! See their page or our earlier post for info.


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West Coast Harley-Davidson
Dunedin Chapter Scotland HOG #9083
VisitCairngorms
Federation of Small Businesses - FSB

19/08/2026

Significant progress in strategic commissioning of Domestic Abuse-Refuge Services

19/08/2026

I'll be holding a constituency surgery in Nethy Bridge next Monday. To book an appointment please contact my office at [email protected]

19/08/2026

I’ll be holding a public community meeting in Glenmore to discuss the recent wildfires and related issues. No appointments are necessary however please contact my office at [email protected] for more information and to register interest.