News Archive
1/11/2015
Strong run of growth continues at HIAL
Airport operator HIAL's strong run of growth in 2015 continued in the last quarter according to latest figures. In the third quarter (July to September), the group recorded an extra 12,522 passengers (up 3.1%) compared to the same period in 2014.
1/11/2015
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 26 October 2015 Tourism, Food & Drink (Saturday 31st) sees the official launch at John O' Groats of public art works commissioned by CNSRP partner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and supported by Creative Scotland Lottery Fund. The works, entitled "nomadic boulders" will be officially launched at an event at the site on Saturday at 5pm.1/11/2015
Map to Success - Orienteering events generate over £9 million for economy
Hosting two concurrent international orienteering events in the Highlands proved to be a run-away success bringing in £9.4 million to the Scottish economy, VisitScotland can reveal. The 2015 World Orienteering Championships (WOC) and Highland 2015, the 20th Scottish 6 Days Orienteering event, were held between 31 July and 8 August this year.1/11/2015
Six Head Teachers appointed in Highland schools
The Highland Council has appointed 6 new Head Teachers at schools in the Highlands. The appointments include: Nigel Engstrand as Head Teacher at Inverness Royal Academy.1/11/2015
Appeal to private landlords to assist with housing Syrian refugees
The Highland Council is appealing to private landlords or people who own vacant houses who may be able to offer a house for rent to a Syrian Refugee family. The Council is expecting to take around 25 to 30 families from Syrian Refugee camps early in the new year as part of the UK Refugee Resettlement Programme.1/11/2015
Thurso Cinema To Be Re-opened by Merlin Cinemas
Merlin Cinemas who have chain of cinemas are to re-open Thurso cinema. So will you go back to the pictures once gives an opening date? First films to be shown include the new James Bond film 'Spectre' and the final installment of the Hunger Games.1/11/2015
Wave energy first for Scottish aquaculture
Aquaculture will play a key role in the development of future wave energy technology in a new collaboration between the public and private sector. Wave Energy Scotland (WES), a subsidiary of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), has announced a £720,000 partnership, which will demonstrate wave energy converters as a means of powering offshore aquaculture installations and potentially, remote island communities.
1/11/2015
We are North Highland College UHI
Filmed in 2015 by Storyboard Films in the North Highlands of Scotland. The North Highland College (NHC) UHI covers almost 4,000 square miles of the scenic Highlands.
1/11/2015
Highlands and Islands marks 50 years of development
Fifty years on from the start of government supported economic and community development in the Highlands and Islands the region has emerged as a major contributor to the Scottish economy. This week (1 November) sees the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Highlands and Islands Development Board (HIDB), which subsequently became Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).1/11/2015
Developing Scotland's young workforce
£500,000 to deliver elements of Youth Employment Strategy. Schools will receive additional support to help prepare young people for the world of work, it has been announced today.1/11/2015
Scotland's Population Projected to Continue to Rise
Scotland's population is projected to continue to increase into the future. Statistics published today by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) show the population of Scotland is projected to rise from 5.35 million in 2014 to 5.51 million over the next ten years, and then to continue to rise to 5.7 million by 2039 - an increase of seven per cent over the 25 year period.
1/11/2015
Small Businesses Boost
Record numbers benefitting from bonus scheme. Record numbers of small business properties are benefitting from the Scottish Government's Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS), according to new figures.1/11/2015
Tackling low pay and zero hours
New public sector procurement guidance to promote fair work. As Living Wage Week kicks off, new statutory guidance for the public sector comes into force (Sunday November 1) formalising the Scottish Government's commitment to fair work procurement practices.1/11/2015
Non-Domestic Rates Relief Statistics for Small Businesses in Scotland 2015
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Non-domestic Rates Relief Statistics for Small Businesses in Scotland 2015. The publication provides statistics on the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS), which provides non-domestic business rates relief (business rates discounts) to small businesses in Scotland.1/11/2015
Key high value fish stock increase
Monkfish, megrim and West of Scotland langoustine stocks are increasing, according to new scientific assessments published on 30th October 2015. The increased quotas for these high value stocks that are of vital importance to our fishing communities could potentially provide an additional £11 million to the Scottish fleet.1/11/2015
Consumer and competition policy
Recommendations for a new system following transfer of powers to Scotland. Scotland should have a new statutory body to champion Scottish consumers, according to an expert report published today.1/11/2015
Research strategy and genomics fund announced
Minister for Sport, Health Improvement and Mental Health, Jamie Hepburn opened the annual NHS Research Scotland conference in Glasgow. The event showcases the best examples of clinical research across Scotland; bringing together more than 400 delegates to listen, learn and discuss the opportunities and challenges for clinical research now and in the future.1/11/2015
Insolvencies down by a quarter since 2014
Accountant in Bankruptcy figures show long term decline continues. The latest quarterly figures from Accountant in Bankruptcy show Scottish total personal insolvencies, which include both bankruptcies and protected trust deeds, are 25.4 per cent lower than in the same quarter a year ago.1/11/2015
Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure, 2014/15
Updated statistics on HRA Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure (2014/15) have been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. The main findings are: Total housing income and expenditure.31/10/2015
