Police Scotland Highlands and Islands is urging shopkeepers and business owners to be vigilant after reports have been made of fake £20 notes currently circulating. Any instance where fake currency has been tendered should be reported by calling 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A contract notice has been published by Transport Scotland covering dualling the remaining 58 miles of the A9 between Inverness and Perth which is not already subject to the procurement process. Contracts said to be worth a total of £1.94 billion pounds will be available to be paid for from the Scottish Government’s capital budget without additional public or private investment.
The first of the contracts relates to the Dalraddy and Slochd sections which includes three new junctions including the turn off to Carrbridge. The Transport Secretary has said the announcement confirms the Scottish Government’s continuing commitment to full dualling of the road by the end of 2035.
All eligible young people are being encouraged to apply for a weekly term time allowance of £30 per week from August this year. Called Education Maintenance Allowance, eligibility is based on total taxable household income with the funds being paid directly into the young person’s bank account without affecting child benefit or other benefits being paid to their parents or carers.
Last year, over 300 young people across Highland benefited from the Allowance which is seen to provide an incentive for young people to continue their post 16 education either in school or college. Further information is available on the Highland Council website.
Gairloch Primary School Parent Council has announced that its Summer Fair this year will take place on Saturday 20th June at the Gairloch Primary School Field from 11am till 3pm.
It is inviting applications from local businesses and others keen to showcase their endeavours and to support the school at the same time. An application form is online.
