Inverness drug and alcohol charity, Discovery College, is offering practical support and connection for families affected by somebody else’s drug or alcohol addiction.
The programme will run on alternate Saturdays between 1pm and 3pm from 2nd May until 3rd October 2026, at the Discovery College in Eastgate Shopping Centre.
The sessions are open to participants from across the Highlands, with travel support available for those who need it.
Over the three months, the course will help participants to build an understanding of substance use, and to meet others faced with similar experiences, featuring a mix of expert guidance and peer support.
Further information is available on the Centred Scotland website
Highland Council is issuing important updates regarding Non‑Domestic Rates for the 2026/27 financial year.
All ratepayers are urged to review the changes, as they may affect liability and the amount payable.
A leaflet detailing rating information will be enclosed with all Highland Council annual rates bills due to be issued this week.
A film initiative, that assists young refugees and asylum seekers residing in the Highlands, has received essential funding to support its operations for the next three years.
The Film Futures program, managed by Compass Collective, has produced two short films that have been presented to over 600 attendees at screenings held in Inverness, Fort William, and Evanton.
Compass Collective operates programmes throughout the United Kingdom and began providing support to young refugees and asylum seekers in the Highlands about a year ago.
Participants range from 14 to 26 years old and originate from regions affected by conflict and instability, such as Sudan, Afghanistan, and Somalia.
