The Scottish Government is warning people to beware of winter heating payment scams pointing out that most winter heating payments will be made automatically.
There have recently been a number of instances of messages stating that people are missing out on financial help and giving a link supposedly for details to be updated or for application to be made for benefits.
Social Security Scotland has made it clear that it will never ask for personal or financial details by text or email or ask people to reply by text or email. Information on benefits is available on official channels, such as the Social Security Scotland website and social media accounts. If anyone is unsure if they are eligible or are worried they will not receive a payment they are eligible for, they are asked to get in touch with Social Security Scotland directly.
Twenty five wooden benches in Ullapool are to be replaced by new benches made from recycled plastic with funding support from Ullapool Harbour Trust, North Highland Initiative and Lodge St Martin along with a contribution of £2.400 from Highland Council’s Discretionary Fund.
Many of the new benches are already in place some with plaques commemorating well known local people but three benches are missing from those delivered. Anyone with information of their whereabouts is asked to get in touch with Welcome Ullapool by email to info@ullapool.com.
An award winning café in Ullapool which has been on the market for sale for almost a year has had its asking price reduced.
The leasehold interest in Cult Café in Argyle Street comprises internal space of 62 square metres giving room for 22 covers and is now available at a fixed price of £99,000. The café is open all year round and is highly rated on TripAdvisor.
In the weekend football...
Ross County travels to Glasgow to play Partick Thistle which is currently second in the league, 10 points ahead of County having played a game less.
In League One, Inverness Caley Thistle has a home game against Kelty Hearts. Kelty is second bottom of the league while Caley Thistle is in third place one point behind the joint leaders Hamilton Academical and Stenhousemuir.
