The Sottish Fire and Rescue Service in conjunction with the Scottish Wildfire Forum have issued an extreme danger assessment for the whole of Scotland except for low lying areas with green grass, starting tomorrow, Saturday 12th, until Monday 14th July.
The public are asked to exercise extreme caution and to think twice before using anything involving a naked flame. It is stated that human behaviour can significantly lower the chance of a wildfire starting so it is crucial that people act safely and responsibly in rural environments and always follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code.
Traffic disruption is expected in Inverness tomorrow with a number of roads being closed in order to accommodate the Inverness Highland Games taking place at Bught Park. The road closures will be in place from 10 am until 11.30 pm with additional manoeuvre and waiting restrictions also in place. Full details are on the Highland Council website.
The Games will be the largest inter-clan gathering in Scotland with the Clans Tent hosting a number of clans including Clan Mackintosh, MacEwen, and Macleans of the North, representing their heritage, history and modern day activity. Organisers say the Tent offers the opportunity to learn more about Scotland’s Clans and gives an excellent chance for those of Scottish heritage from around the World to explore their own story and connection to Scotland.
Ledgowan Lodge Hotel at Achnasheen has applied for planning permission to replace an existing bunkhouse and staff accommodation block with new facilities, expanding its capacity to meet increased demand.
The hotel already has planning permission for the creation of 5 holiday lodges and has also applied to relocate the proposed new pods to a different location on site which would provide users with more privacy. Ledgowan Lodge Hotel has been in operation for over 20 years under the current ownership and has moved in that time from its previous two star status to its existing four star accommodation.
The competitive football season gets underway this weekend with the group stages of the Premier Sports Scottish League Cup taking place. Ross County travels to Stranraer for its match which kicks off at 3 o’clock tomorrow afternoon.
The groups all have five teams which means one team in each group doesn’t have a fixture on every matchday. Inverness Caley Thistle is the team from its group which is not scheduled to play tomorrow. Its first competitive game is on Tuesday against Elgin City.
