27 March 2026 Issue 2671 © ULLAPOOL NEWS
Highland Young Musician of the Year 2026 is Jack Bungey – piano (Ardnamurchan High School). Runners up: Tacita (piano) & Hamish (voice) – both Ullapool High School.
Well done to all the musicians participating.
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Ambitious plan to eradicate invasive non- native species in Scotland
An ambitious plan to prevent, detect, eliminate and control new and existing invasive non-native species (INNS) has been published by NatureScot, with climate change predicted to increase invasive species in Scotland even more in the future.Read the INNS action plan on the NatureScot website.
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Families across the Highlands urged not to miss out on financial support.
Support worth up to £26,000 by a child’s 16th birthday. One parent families across the Highlands are being urged to check if they are eligible for social security support.
These payments provide vital help directly to families who need it most, easing the pressure of rising living costs and helping ensure children have the essentials they need to thrive. One Parent Families Scotland is proud to continue working alongside Social Security Scotland to support single parents understand and access the support they are entitled to.”
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Highland Young Musician of the Year 2026 is Jack Bungey – piano (Ardnamurchan High School). Runners up: Tacita (piano) & Hamish (voice) – both Ullapool High School.
Well done to all the musicians participating.
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Ambitious plan to eradicate invasive non- native species in Scotland
An ambitious plan to prevent, detect, eliminate and control new and existing invasive non-native species (INNS) has been published by NatureScot, with climate change predicted to increase invasive species in Scotland even more in the future.Read the INNS action plan on the NatureScot website.
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Families across the Highlands urged not to miss out on financial support.
Support worth up to £26,000 by a child’s 16th birthday. One parent families across the Highlands are being urged to check if they are eligible for social security support.
These payments provide vital help directly to families who need it most, easing the pressure of rising living costs and helping ensure children have the essentials they need to thrive. One Parent Families Scotland is proud to continue working alongside Social Security Scotland to support single parents understand and access the support they are entitled to.”
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