News Archive
9/12/2012
Fishing communities urged to apply for Axis 4 European Fisheries Funding
Highland fishing communities are encouraged to apply for assistance from the European Fisheries Fund. The fund aims to help develop communities where fishing is in decline by supporting measures to build skills and knowledge and increase the capacity of local fishing communities and business networks through innovation, collaboration and diversification.9/12/2012
Meet The Buyer Event
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7/12/2012
Highlands and Islands shine at Scottish Green Energy Awards
Highlands and Islands companies shone at a glittering ceremony last night, taking home prestigious Scottish Green Energy Awards. Nigg Skills Academy won the Contribution to Skills and Training award, Edinbane windfarm won Best Project and Rob Gibson was named Best Politician.
6/12/2012
Highland Council warns black ice expected into 6 December
The Highland Council’s Transport Environmental and Community Services have issued a warning that black ice is anticipated overnight tonight and into 6 December. Richard Guest, Head of Roads and Community Works with TEC services said: “Road surface temperatures are expected to fall as low as minus 8 overnight.6/12/2012
Severe Weather Warning for Highlands and Islands - Be Prepared
HISCG members warn public to prepare for severe weather - Highlands and Islands. Multi-agency partners are advising people to prepare themselves for the impact of a spell of cold weather over the next couple of days.5/12/2012
HIE comment on Kishorn contract
Comment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise following today's announcement that Essex based firm Trident Energy is to lease a site at Kishorn Port for sea trials of its prototype electricity generator. Alex Paterson, Chief Executive of Highlands and Islands Enterprise, said: “HIE has been pleased to work with the team at Kishorn Port Ltd as it has established and grown its plans for the site, and we are delighted they have secured this investment for the area.
5/12/2012
Road To New University Starts in January
Contract awarded for Inverness Campus access. Work will start in the New Year on the widening of Culloden Road to provide a new access into the new Inverness Campus which Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is developing at Beechwood.5/12/2012
Highland Council Winter Road Condition Reports
Road condition and gritting treatment reports by The Highland Council’s, Transport, Environmental and Community Services for the morning of Wednesday 5 December 2012 are as follows: Skye and Lochalsh 1 - 2" snow cover on ice, treating will be ongoing throughout the day. Posted: 05/12/2012 10:06 Lochaber Area All planned routes treated.
5/12/2012
More New Homes From Highland Council
Invergordon welcomes new Council house tenants. Ten new council homes in Invergordon are the latest to be completed by The Highland Council as part of a 257-house Highland-wide project supported by the Scottish Government.
5/12/2012
Chancellor's Autumn Budget Statement
The Main Points Tax • Income tax personal allowance to go up to £9,440 next year, £235 more than previously announced. The rise will be extended to higher rate tax payers.
4/12/2012
New Scheme to Tackle Litter at Schools In Highland
The Highland Council awarded £24,000 to trial new project to prevent littering in the Highlands. A new project led by The Highland Council to prevent littering around 10 secondary schools in the Highlands is set to take place thanks to funding awarded by Zero Waste Scotland, the Scottish Government-backed body set up to help Scotland reduce waste, recycle more, and use resources sustainably.3/12/2012
The Twelve Days Of Christmas At Ackergill Tower
To mark the 12th day of the 12th month Ackergill Tower has created a special gourmet festive celebration. Join us in the Castle for a glass of bubbly in the Drawing Room before dinner is announced when our local piper will lead you into the Great Hall.
3/12/2012
Connoisseurs Christmas At Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower, Wick, Scotland 14/12/2012 to 22/12/2012 Join us for a traditional Festive Evening at Ackergill Tower. With Christmas in mind, the castle will be ready to welcome you, your guests, colleagues and friends for this special Festive evening.
3/12/2012
Highlands and Islands aim to shine at Green Energy Awards
As the renewable energy industry gears up for the most glittering night of the year, a number of Highlands and Islands companies are looking to bring home prestigious Green Energy Awards. The event, now in its 11th year, is anticipated to be the biggest yet.3/12/2012
Watch Out For Bank Card Skimming At ATM's
Police appeal for information about any suspicious activity around an ATM in High Street, Inverness. Police in Inverness are carrying out inquiries after a member of the public discovered an ATM skimming device on a Barclay's bank machine outside WH Smith in High Street, Inverness.2/12/2012
Lark & Lily Designs For Christmas
If you want something unique in the jewellery line this Christmas then look no further than a Caithness award winning designer now making a name for herself online. Lynsey MacGregor from Wick won Caithness Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year in September 2012.
1/12/2012
Winning Caithness Designer For Your Christmas Jewellery
Lark & Lily Designs online shop is the place to get unique handmade designs this Christmas. Everything is designed & created by Lynsey MacGregor in Wick, Caithness.
1/12/2012
More than 200 jobs secured by Far North business fund
The North Highland Regeneration Fund, whose board director is local MP John Thurso, has helped retain and create 218 jobs sinces it was set up in 2006. The fund is supported by the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and is designed to distribute loans to businesses in the Far North.
1/12/2012
Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update
Week Commencing 26th November Energy: The Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters Leadership Forum's Wave & Tidal Information Day took place in Thurso and Kirkwall this week. The event had displays and staff from Meygen, Scottish Power Renewables, Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd, National Grid, Marine Scotland, The Crown Estate, HIE, Highland Council, Business Gateway, Skills Development Scotland, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Scrabster Harbour Trust, Wick Harbour Authority, Energy North, North Highland College, the Environmental Research Institute and the European Marine Energy Centre.1/12/2012
