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    Businesses impacted by the wildfire in Cairngorms area can access free support from Business Gateway Highland including advice, guidance & a sounding board for business owners navigating the challenges arising from the situation & consider future recovery buff.ly/Sxjzyk1
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    Police Scotland Highland & Islands
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    Emergency services are continuing to respond to a large fire within the Cairngorms National Park. The fire was reported around 11.50am on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026. Read more - orlo.uk/X3N9J
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    #Inverness #A9 #A96 Raigmore interchange overnight works 18 - 23 July
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    BEAR NW Trunk Roads
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    📢 The resurfacing phase at Raigmore Interchange starts tomorrow, Saturday 18 July Evening and overnight traffic management measures in place until morning of Thursday 23 July Full traffic management and diversion details 👉 bit.ly/4weUBbs
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    BEAR NW Trunk Roads
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    Overnight resurfacing works on the #A82 south of Rannoch Moor start on Sunday 26 July. 🚦 Temporary traffic lights with convoy in place Full details:
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    RESURFACING WORKS ON A82 SOUTH OF RANNOCH MOOR - BEAR Scotland
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    Police Scotland Highland & Islands
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    Jul 16
    Police and partners continue to respond to a large fire near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park. The fire was reported around 11.50am on Wednesday, 15 July, 2026, and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service remain on scene. Read more - orlo.uk/RS0ml
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    Traffic Scotland
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    Jul 16
    Wildfires continue in the Cairngorms National Park, now affecting areas of the #A9 - with reports of smoke blowing onto the carriageway around Dalnaspidal. @NWTrunkRoads have now closed one lane, traffic is driving slowly. Please use your hazard lights and take extra care⚠️
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    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
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    Jul 15
    We are currently in attendance at a large fire in the open near to Ryvoan Bothy within the Cairngorms National Park. Due to large volumes of smoke residents in the surrounding communities should keep their windows and doors closed. firescotland.gov.uk/news/statement…
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    Jul 16
    Temporary Road Closure of U1315 Braeside Park, Inverness from Monday 20 July until Wednesday 22 July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 - required in the interest of public safety to enable a Contractor to carry out resurfacing works within the public road.
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    Jul 16
    Temporary Road Closure of U3944 Firthview Road, Inverness from Tuesday 21 July until Friday 24 July 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 18:00 - required in the interest of public safety to enable a Contractor to carry out resurfacing works within the public road.
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    Jul 16
    Temporary Road Closure of U3851 Dalneigh Road and U4079 Laurel Avenue, Inverness from Monday 20 July until Tuesday 21 July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 - required in the interest of public safety to enable a Contractor to carry out resurfacing works.
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    Jul 16
    Temporary Road Closure of U4134 Merlewood Road, Inverness on Friday 17 July and Saturday 18 July 2026, between the hours of 08:00 and 18:00 - required in the interest of public safety to enable a Contractor to carry out resurfacing works within the public road.
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    Jul 16
    Temporary Road Closure of U1636 Buntait Road, Inverness-Shire on Friday 17 July 2026, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 - required in the interest of public safety to enable a Contractor to carry out resurfacing works.
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    The Highland Council
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    Jul 15
    Funding now available for rural Highland community organisations Grants of up to £10,000 are available through the Highland CLLD Small Grants Programme. #CommunityFunding #HighlandCLLD
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    Jul 15
    Find out more and apply here - buff.ly/ANBiLFy #CommunityFunding #HighlandCLLD #RuralHighland
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    The Highland Council
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    Jul 15
    Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning 15 - 20 July
    Wildfire warning from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Wildfire Forum for Scotland, 15–20 July 2026, naming Central Highlands, Eastern and Southern Scotland as Very High risk and advising hot, dry conditions with only intermittent light rain.
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    The Highland Council
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    Jul 14
    Public Information Notice – Loch Morlich Blue-Green Algae Investigation ⚠️ The Highland Council is currently investigating reports of blue-green algae at Loch Morlich, near Aviemore, following a notification from SEPA received on 13 July 2026.
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    Public Information Notice – Loch Morlich Blue-Green Algae Investigation – Highland Council
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