News Archive
15/7/2015
Appointments confirmed for the Advisory Group of Wave Energy Scotland
A series of key appointments have been made to Wave Energy Scotland (WES) as the new research and development organisation sets up an Advisory Group. WES received over fifty applications from interested parties keen to be involved in the group.15/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15 July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (July, 15th) sold 1,527 store cattle and 3 adult head of breeding cattle at their 12th anniversary show and sale. The Judge, Mr W.14/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 14 July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 14th) sold 37 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (22) averaged 211.8p (+2.4p) and sold to 226p per kg and £1,477.50 gross.14/7/2015
Councillor's resignation prompts Aird and Loch Ness Ward by-election
Following the resignation of Councillor Drew Hendry (SNP), a by-election will be held to elect a Member for The Highland Council's Ward 13: Aird and Loch Ness. Ward 13 is a four-member ward.13/7/2015
Beware of hoax lottery scam warns Highland Council Trading Standards
A letter sent to residents across HighlandighlandHihepifn[AT]WK ALKJ;A Llaclj;cnx claiming they have won a 'postcode lottery' is a scam. Several people have reported the scam to Highland Council Trading Standards, many others will have realised it's a hoax and thrown the letter away but some may be more vulnerable and find themselves being tricked.
13/7/2015
Thurso and Wick Traffic Management top of the agenda for Ward Forums
Two Ward Forums are being held in Thurso and Wick on 22nd July and 29th July to discuss the traffic management in both towns and its environs. Members of the public will be able to have their say on how they see the management of vehicles in both towns over the coming years.13/7/2015
Limekiln wind farm in Caithness refused consent
Energy Minister Fergus Ewing has refused to give consent for a 24-turbine wind farm near Reay in Caithness. Mr Ewing said he agreed with the outcome of a public local inquiry into the Infinergy's proposal.13/7/2015
Ewing describes wind power decision as ‘anti-business'
Energy Minster Fergus Ewing has criticised the recent UK Government decision to end the Renewables Obligation early as ‘anti-business' following a summit with the industry. The summit, held in Glasgow and attended by over 200 representatives from the across the sector, was an opportunity for the Scottish Government to meet and listen to the industry about the impact of the UK Government decision that will affect many businesses in Scotland.13/7/2015
Renewable energy goes to town
Urban projects among 23 to receive half million community renewables funding package. Communities from inner city Glasgow to western Harris are set to benefit from £500,000 in funding for demonstrator projects designed to encourage the use and local ownership of renewable energy.10/7/2015
Advantages of using a letting agent!
Are you aware that there's more to being a landlord than collecting the rent?. You need to be on top of the current property legislation, have all your certificates in place and make sure that they are in date, be on call for any problems your tenants encounter, and find new tenants to make sure your property continues to earn you money!.
10/7/2015
Budget July 2015 - Bigger Briefing
UK Government Summer Budget - July 2015 Benefits and Welfare 1. Background 1.1 The Chancellor has announced further changes to the benefits and welfare system as part of the summer budget.10/7/2015
Veterinary Disease Surveillance Consultation Closes Today
Today, Friday 10 July 2015, is the final day for submitting feedback to SRUC's consultation on the future of veterinary disease surveillance in Scotland. The consultation was launched at the start of June to gather views on proposals for potential changes involving the Inverness and Ayr Disease Surveillance Centres (DSCs).8/7/2015
Highland Council considers UK budget statement
The Highland Council is considering the impact of the UK budget statement by the Chancellor George Osborne on 8 July 2015 in which he announced further cuts to the benefits and welfare system. Leader of The Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson said: "We are currently considering the impact of the budget statement on Highland.8/7/2015
July 2015 Budget In Brief
The state of the economy. Economy grew by 3% in 2014.7/7/2015
Scientists from around the world gather in Caithness for conference
Scientists from around the world recently gathered in Thurso for an annual biological sciences meeting. The Larwood Symposium was hosted by the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) of the North Highland College UHI on behalf of the International Bryozoology Association.
7/7/2015
New Highland Primary Teachers Graduate With Online Course
Sixteen Highland students graduated (Saturday 27 June) through the University of Aberdeen in partnership with The Highland Council following an eighteen month distance learning diploma in Primary Teaching. The course, Distance Learning Initial Teacher Education (DLITE) is completing its inaugural session in June 2015, seeing these students enter their Probation year in Highland schools this August.
7/7/2015
Broadband Improvement for Outer Hebrides - Faster Connectivity
Digital connectivity is changing forever on the Outer Hebrides with the announcement today (Tuesday 7 July) that high-speed fibre broadband is live in Stornoway. Around 3,600 premises in Stornoway will be the first to have access to the new services thanks to the Digital Scotland Superfast Broadband project.7/7/2015
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7th July 2015
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (July, 7th) sold 45 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (24) averaged 209.4p (+3.6p) and sold to 220p per kg and £1,441.30 gross.6/7/2015
Key to future of second dedicated Gaelic School in Highland
The new Head Teacher of the new Lochaber Gaelic primary school, Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar, received the keys to Highland Council's second purpose built Gaelic school in the Highlands today (Friday 3 July 2015). Frank Reid, Regional Managing Director for Robertson Construction Northern - contractors for the development at Ardgour Road in Caol - handed the keys for the property over to Head Teacher, John Joseph MacNeil, who takes up post at the start of the new term in August.
6/7/2015
