News Archive

Scottish Aquaculture Thriving

Fish and shellfish farming contributes £620 million to the national economy every year, according to new research.   The industry now supports more than 12,000 jobs and Scottish aquaculture production has increased by a third in the ten years to 2015, from 142,000 to 188,000 tonnes, according to the Scottish Government and Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) commissioned study.  

Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update

Update Week commencing 19 June 2017 Tourism Food & Drink: · CNSRP partner Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) this week published a baseline report on the economic impact of the North Coast 500 route which covers the whole of the north mainland.  The report highlights the impact of the route's global profile, and suggests that 200 new jobs could be created as a result.  

Comment On Cladding And High Rise Buildings In Scotland

Communities Secretary, Angela Constance, said:"Scottish building regulations state that cladding on high rise domestic buildings built since 2005, and cladding added to existing high rise domestic buildings since 2005, should be made of non-combustible materials or a cladding system that has met stringent fire tests.   “External cladding on high rise domestic buildings built before 2005 has to meet a Class 0 classification which was the most demanding anti-flame spread classification at that time.  

Scottish Government Provisional Budget Outturn

Update for the 2016-17 financial year.   The carry forward of funding into 2017-18, first announced as part of the Budget, was confirmed today as the Scottish Government published the provisional cash outturn for 2016-17.  

New Group To Tackle Inequality In Agriculture

Taskforce will consider steps to ensure better representation.   A new group to ensure women are better represented in farming has been announced by the First Minister.  

Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's Latest Grant Awards

Caithness & North Sutherland Fund's latest grant assessment round has awarded over £17k to community projects throughout the Caithness & North Sutherland area.   The Caithness Broch Project was granted £10,000 towards costs of holding a Caithness Broch Festival, consisting of a programme of participative archaeological activities that will be held throughout the year focusing around two selected Caithness broch sites.  

Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21 June 2017

DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (June, 21st) sold 139 store cattle and 12 adult head of breeding cattle.   Bullocks (73) averaged 249.1p and sold to 381.8p per kg for a 110kg Limousin cross from 1 Kilbride, Broadford, and £1,230.00 gross for a 630kg Saler cross from Milton Farm, Aberarder.  

HMICS PUBLISHES Thematic Inspection of the Scottish Police Authority

HMICS PUBLISHES Thematic Inspection of the Scottish Police Authority - Phase 1 Review of Openness and Transparency.   A review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) into the openness and transparency of the way that the Scottish Police Authority conducts its business has concluded that there is a need for the Authority to genuinely engage with its stakeholders and listen to the views of those with an interest in the policing of Scotland.  

New Bridge To Link Inverness Campus And Retail Park

A new bridge is to be installed linking the north end of Inverness Campus with Inverness Business and Retail Park.   The bridge will cross the main Inverness-Perth railway line and enable access for pedestrians, cyclists and buses.  

Air Departure Tax - Bill passes final parliamentary vote

A bill to replace Air Passenger Duty in Scotland has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.   The Air Departure Tax (Scotland) Bill sets the structure of the new tax and how it will be collected and managed by Revenue Scotland.