News Archive
27/5/2019
European Election 2019 Highland Results
Highland Council area result of 2019 European Parliamentary Election count. The Local Returning Officer, Donna Manson has declared the result of the European Parliamentary Election for the Highland Council counting area in the Electoral Region of Scotland.27/5/2019
Hospital Ban On Sale Of High-energy Drinks To Under-16s
The sale of high-energy drinks to under-16s is being banned in hospital retail units. The restriction will apply to drinks with an added caffeine content of more than 150mg/litre.
27/5/2019
Scottish Government urged to invest further to restore air services to Skye
The Scottish Government is being urged to step up its support for the restoration of scheduled air services operating from Ashaig Airport, Broadford, Skye by providing additional funding and asking Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd to take over the lead role in delivering the project. The call comes from the Skye Airport Working Group, which comprises representatives of The Highland Council, who own the airport, Highlands and Islands Enterprise and HITRANS, the regional transport partnership for the Highlands and Islands.27/5/2019
Business support for social enterprises
Social enterprises are to benefit from £5 million of new funding to enable them to access free specialist business advice. The service gives one-to-one advice and workshops on specialist topics such as start-ups, business planning, marketing and pre-investment support.[Builders]
26/5/2019Self-build expert in Caithness launches new eco home concept
Caithness based chartered surveyor Peter Body has been designing, manufacturing and project managing self-build homes for 35 years. And, according to him, this experience can be distilled into just two pieces of advice to self-builders - keep it simple and think fabric first.
25/5/2019
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 24 May 2019
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 24th) sold 123 store cattle, 5 adult head of breeding cattle, 12 OTM cattle and 746 sheep. Bullocks (61) averaged 215.6p and sold to 295.8p per kilo for a pair of 240kg Charolais crosses from Moy Farm, Banavie, and £980 gross a 520kg Limousin cross from Balmaglaster, Spean Bridge.25/5/2019
Growth In The Non-british Population In Scotland Ends
Scotland's population growth has slowed and net migration decreased over the past two years, according to population estimates from the National Records of Scotland. Statistics published today show the number of non-British nationals living in Scotland remaining stable, ending the period of growth following the EU expansion.25/5/2019
Rise In European Visitors
The number of European visitors to Scotland increased by 19% in 2018, according to official statistics released today. Overall there was a 10% increase in visits from overseas tourists and a 1.2% increase in domestic (Great Britain) overnight visits to Scotland.23/5/2019
Music Lessons From Pentland Music, Thurso To Anywhere Online
If you want to learn the Ukulele but can't find a teacher then you can now get lessons online from Pentland Music in Thurso via your computer. If you live locally its easy enough perhaps to go in for a lesson but if you live way out in the countryside or in another place far away you may want to take advantage of the live online lessons on offer.
23/5/2019
New Funeral cost guidance published
Recommendations to make clear cost information available. New guidance to make it easier to plan the cost of funerals, burials and cremations has been published.23/5/2019
Business Opportunities In Canada - Two Weeks To Go!
Join us in Inverness next month for a free seminar about doing business in Canada. Inverness - Thursday, 6 June Sign up today and hear from experts as they share information, insights and expertise to help you maximise the opportunities in Canada.
23/5/2019
Late May Bank Holiday: 153,000 Breakdowns Expected Over The Weekend
Over 153,000 breakdowns expected to occur on UK roads this weekend as drivers head off for the bank holiday weekend. Green Flag is predicting 21 breakdowns every minute between Friday and Tuesday.
22/5/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Pedigree and Luing Sale 22 May 2019
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 22nd) sold 91 pedigree and commercial Luing cattle at their eleventh annual spring breeding sale sponsored by W & A Geddes and Harbro Ltd. Pedigree bulling heifers (47) averaged £2,084.36 and sold to 2,750gns (£2,887.50), twice for 25 month old heifers from Mr G.22/5/2019
Water scarcity - Council supporting users of private water supplies
The Highland Council's Environmental Health Team is advising users of private water supplies to take preventative steps to preserve their drinking water. Following a mild Winter and Spring, there is increasing pressures on water supplies.22/5/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Special Sale 22 May 2019
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 22nd) sold 329 adult head of breeding cattle at their special sale. Commercial bulling heifers (84) sold to £1,520 gross for a pair of Limousin crosses from Coldhome Farm, Fortrose.22/5/2019
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd 22 May 2019 - sold the complete dispersal of the pedigree Shorthorn herd from Smallburn Farm
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (May, 22nd) sold the complete dispersal of the pedigree Shorthorn herd from Smallburn Farm comprising of 21 adult head of breeding cattle. Lot 1 - Shawhill Fancy sired by Alvie Blue Eyedboy she has a heifer calf at foot and is back in calf to Meonside Javelin she sold for 4,000gns to Messrs S.22/5/2019
Still time to comment on the Highland Council Common Good Asset List
The public consultation on the proposed contents of the Highland Council Common Good Asset Register is due to close on Wednesday 5 June 2019. There is still time to consider the lists published on the Council's website and to make comments.21/5/2019
New life sciences building opens on Inverness Campus
A new £4.5m life sciences building was officially opened at Inverness Campus by the Deputy First Minister Mr John Swinney, on Monday 20 May 2019. Called ‘Solasta House', it offers flexible space for new and expanding technology and life sciences companies and is already home to eight companies and could be 75 percent full by the summer.
21/5/2019
Impact on PSA posts significantly reduced to under 12 across Highland
There will be minimal impact on PSA posts due to extensive work done to protect staff through the holding back over 50 vacant posts and identifying other opportunities within the council. We have committed to avoiding compulsory redundancies.21/5/2019
