News Archive

Investment In North East Workers - Creating 3,000 Training Opportunities

More than £14 million will be invested to support North East based workers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Oil and Gas downturn.   The funding will provide opportunities for more than 3,000 individuals in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire through training and enterprise projects across a number of sectors, including entrepreneurship, tourism and energy transition.  

£600,000 To Ignite Regional Space Growth

The UK Space Agency is inviting local development bodies to bid for funding of up to £100,000 to help put space at the heart of local economies.   The £600,000 Regional Space Development fund launched today aims to accelerate the development of a thriving, resilient and well-connected space ecosystem across the UK.  

Monthly GDP Estimates For June 2021

Scotland's onshore GDP grew by 0.9% in June, according to statistics announced today by the Chief Statistician.  Output remains 2.1% below the pre-pandemic level in February 2020.  

£4 Million Funding To Boost UK Biomass Production

24 projects receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that can be used as sources of green energy.   24 projects will receive government funding of up to £200,000 to increase UK production of biomass that can be used as sources of green energy projects include growing algae from whisky manufacturing, increasing yields of grass varieties and accelerating the breeding of willow trees biomass is used for low-carbon renewable energy generation and is a key component in UK's commitment to tackle climate change Farming seaweed and growing algae from the by-products of whisky manufacturing are among 24 projects today (Wednesday, 25 August) awarded £4 million government funding to boost biomass production.  

Removal Of NHS Dental Charges For All Young People

£7.5 million to support dental sector.   Young people aged under 26 are now eligible for free NHS dental treatment.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3503 Store Lambs and Ewes - 24 August 2021

PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 23rd) sold 3,503 store lambs and ewes.   Lambs (3,105) averaged £59.66 (+£6.59 on the year) and sold to £94 gross for cross lambs from 1 Holoman Park, Isle Raasay.  

Coronavirus (COVID-19): daily data for Scotland - 24 August 2021

4,323 new cases of COVID-19 reported.   31,081 new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 14.5% of these were positive.  

Supporting Test And Protect - Public Urged To Give Details Of Close Contacts Online

People who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) are being encouraged to securely list details of their close contacts when asked by Test and Protect.   Information collated from the online contact tracing form means Test and Protect staff can quickly identify people who have been in a higher risk setting, such as in a hospital or on a foreign holiday, and focus on contacting them by phone.  

A COVID-19 Inquiry for Scotland

The Scottish Government is inviting views on the draft aims and principles of an independent public inquiry into the handling of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.   The COVID-19 Inquiry Establishment Aims and Principles paper is intended to shape its terms of reference with input from stakeholders, including bereaved families.  

Rapid Covid-19 Community Testing Available At Golspie

Rapid COVID-19 community testing will be available in Golspie from Wednesday 25 August to Friday 27 August.   The Highland Council and NHS Highland are delivering community testing in the Highlands to help people become confident in using the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) test kits.