News Archive
5/11/2013
Highland Council and partners to develop Highland Science Academy for future jobs
The Highland Council and partners from both public bodies and leading companies in the Highlands are working to deliver a science academy for the Highlands aimed at children of all ages from pre-school to further education. The aim is to open up opportunities for Highland young people to benefit from thousands of future skilled job opportunities in the decades to come.5/11/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd -Sale 5th November 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November, 5th) sold 50 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (15) averaged 231.2p (+11.9p) and sold to 239p per kg and £1,860.45 gross.4/11/2013
MSP Praises Airport Usage Increase
Visiting Wick John O’Groats Airport recently, Highlands and Islands (Scottish Labour) MSP Rhoda Grant has praised the boost in airport usage by around 120 % due to the increased demand from the energy industry. Chevron uses Wick John O' Groats Airport as its base to transport offshore workers to its rigs.
3/11/2013
The Arguments Over Wind Turbines Getting Tougher As UK Government Threatens Subsidies
Everyone knows wind turbines are heavily subsidised but is there a threat to that if the UK government buckles under pressure to get energy prices reduced now. Take look at these two releases and see what you think.2/11/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 2nd Novermber 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts (November, 2nd) sold 222 cattle, 12 goats, 452 sheep, 525 lots of poultry, eggs and poultry equipment at their poultry, rare & traditional breeds of livestock sale. Cattle (222) sold to £2,050 gross for an in calf Highland heifer from Culnaha, Nigg.1/11/2013
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Energy/ Business Services: Gordon Calder’s story in this week’s Caithness Courier carries good news for the area economy. Rolls Royce has confirmed its commitment to work in Caithness until 2030, providing a boost to the 300 strong workforce.1/11/2013
Facal and Comunn Eachdraidh Nis are Joint Winners of 2013 Gaelic Business of the Year Award
For the first time since its inception, the Gaelic Business of the Year Award has been jointly won, by two companies. The successful companies are Facal, a specialist transcription and translation service company based in Sutherland and Comunn Eachdraidh Nis, a historical society based in Ness, Lewis.1/11/2013
£300 million affordable housing boost
Fund to help deliver 6000 affordable homes. Hundreds of millions of pounds are to be spent across Scotland on increasing the supply of affordable housing, creating jobs and boosting the economy, it was confirmed today.1/11/2013
Over 92,000 small businesses boosted with tax relief
More enterprises launched with more support. Figures published today show a rise in the number of businesses in Scotland with more small business properties estimated to receive Scottish Government support.1/11/2013
Scottish retail sales grow 1.1 per cent
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland. The volume of Retail Sales in Scotland grew by 1.1 per cent during the third quarter of 2013, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.31/10/2013
Council pushes for creation of co-located multi-agency control room at Inverness
The Leader of The Highland Council Councillor Drew Hendry has revealed an exciting new proposal which could see The Highland Council co-locating with the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, NHS Highland, Police Scotland, and possibly other partners such as the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Water in a new control centre hub in Inverness. The suggestion is that the agencies share new premises in the city, each having their own control centre within the hub.31/10/2013
Defective and Dangerous Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Bill was lodged today.
Highlands and Islands (Labour) MSP David Stewart lodged his Defective and Dangerous Buildings (Recovery of Expenses) (Scotland) Bill today. This is the first opposition Member Bill this session to reach this stage and aims to encourage Local Authorities to deal with the increasingly large amount of defective buildings before they become dangerous and unsightly.31/10/2013
Doing business in Japan - Inverness
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), invites companies to find out more about the business opportunities that exist in Japan at this free event in Inverness on Wednesday 27th November 2013. Japan is the UK’s largest export market after Europe and the USA and the third largest economy in the world.
31/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 31stOctober 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 31st) sold 6,015 store sheep. Lambs (4,594) averaged £52.64 and sold to £86 gross for Beltex crosses from Garfield, Dingwall.31/10/2013
Councils should be able to explain charging variations to the public
A report from the Accounts Commission says that charges for council services should be consistent, clear and easily explained to the public. It also says that councils should compare their charges with others and be able to explain any significant differences.
30/10/2013
Broadband Rollout For Highlands And Islands
The first eight areas which will go live in Scotland as part of a multi-million pound publicly-funded fibre broadband project were announced earlier this month for the Highlands and Islands. Caithness will see the rollout take place over 2015.
30/10/2013
One to one export advice for Highlands and Islands businesses
Businesses in the Highlands and Islands interested in exporting to Central Europe are being offered a one to one business clinic in Inverness with an international business adviser. The free 45 minute sessions being held on November 7 have been organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Scottish Development International (SDI).30/10/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 30th October 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 30th) sold 332 weaned calves and store cattle and 3 adult head of breeding cattle. Stot calves (102) averaged 245.1p and sold to 296.3p per kilo for a 135kg Limousin cross from Ebost, Struan, Isle of Skye, and £1,100 gross for a 445kg Charolais cross from Rhevackin Farm, Kiltarlity.29/10/2013
Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards Honours Industrys Finest
The finest talent in the Highlands and Islands food and drink industry gathered in Inverness on Friday (25th October 2013) to celebrate this years Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards. It was a nail-biting finale as 41 businesses awaited the announcement of the winners of 12 awards, with victorious businesses ranging from breweries, bakeries, restaurants and retailers to producers of premium Scottish seafood, salt and cheese.29/10/2013
