News Archive
18/10/2012
Taking Scottish Food To The Next Level
Local food has been given a boost as £2.5 million is made available over three years to support initiatives that put a spotlight on Scotland's outstanding natural produce. The Scottish Government is working in collaboration with SRUC - Scotland's Rural College - to set up Think Local, an initiative to deliver targeted support and advice to local food companies, networks and communities.18/10/2012
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland
Gross Domestic Product for Scotland for the Second Quarter of 2012. Scotland's Chief Statistician today announced the release of Gross Domestic Product for Quarter 2 2012.18/10/2012
Scottish Survey of Agricultural Production Methods
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published Results from the Scottish Survey of Agricultural Agricultural Production Methods 2010. See - www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/10/7669 The survey covered farm practices relating to tillage and soil cover, manure and slurry usage, irrigation, and livestock housing and grazing intensity.18/10/2012
Lets Made By Registered Social Landlords
A detailed report of Registered Social Landlord (RSL) lets in 2011/12 has been released today by Scotland's Chief Statistician. Published online, the SCORE annual summary report 2011/12 has been generated from the Scottish Continuous Recording System (SCORE).18/10/2012
Kessock Bridge - advance mitigation works starts 22 October
The Kessock Bridge major improvement scheme starts on Monday 11th February 2013. The programme for the advance mitigation works prior to the main construction is as follows: • Longman Roundabout Signalisation.17/10/2012
Wick Business Moving On Up With New Name
The shop at W & A Geddes previously known as Town and County has had a makeover and a new name. The shop is now called Driftwood and has expanded its range of clothing and other goods.
17/10/2012
Council Properties For Sale
The Highland Council is seeking offers for the sale of surplus Council buildings. This includes a village hall, a former care home, a former school, an office building, a workshop garage and a house.
15/10/2012
Sea Survival Course - 28th November
A GROUP of Caithnessians recently had the opportunity to get to grips with the world of undersea robotics. The short training programme was delivered by Wick-based specialist subsea training company Mackay Underwater Technology Limited.
15/10/2012
Almost £2 million to keep Inverness moving during Kessock Bridge works
Transport Scotland has announced a £1.8 million transport package to help ease congestion around the Kessock Bridge resurfacing works next year. A range of roads and public transport measures will be put in place between now and February, including extra seating capacity on trains and buses, additional car parking at Dingwall and Beauly stations, a dedicated bus lane and the re-opening of Conon Bridge Station.15/10/2012
Orkney Licence Premises Caught In Under Age Sales
Three licensed premises to be reported to Procurator Fiscal in Orkney during test purchasing operation police are to report three licensed premises in Orkney to the Procurator Fiscal for selling alcohol to underage teens. The three businesses, two in Kirkwall and one on the west mainland, failed a Test Purchasing operation held by Police on the island yesterday.15/10/2012
Scottish Cereal Production Plummets - Only Oats Rise
Scotland's Chief Statistician today published the First Estimate of the Cereal and Oilseed Rape Harvest 2012. This publication contains provisional estimates (based on industry reports) of the 2012 Scottish cereal and oilseed rape harvest along with commentary and graphics on longer term trends.15/10/2012
Quality Christmas Gifts From 'Made In Caithness'
Made In Caithness - 118 High Street Wick KW 1 4LR Made in Caithness is the only shop selling exclusively quality items hand made here in the county of Caithness. Come in and be amazed at the talent of each of our local artists and craftspeople.
14/10/2012
National Digital Healthcare Conference Returns To Inverness
Mo Farah's sports physiologist, the Medical Director of NHS 24 and the Head of Enforcement at the Food Standards Agency are just three of the experts speaking at the P4 Digital 2012 conference in Inverness next month. Over 200 doctors, researchers, technical experts and business leaders from across the country are gathering at the fifth national conference to discuss the latest developments in digital healthcare.
14/10/2012
Council's E-planning system up and running
The Highland Council can announce that access to the e-Planning service is now available for use. Problems occurred last week which caused the system to be closed down so repairs could be carried out.14/10/2012
Getting Caithness Ready for Winter 
Scottish Water is encouraging customers in Caithess to ensure homes and businesses are protected and prepared for winter. Protect your pipes - Be prepared, is Scottish Water's winter message, asking customers throughout the area to protect their pipes, be prepared and heat, insulate and protect their home and business.
12/10/2012
Traill Hall Consultation In Castletown
The Traill Hall Community Trust in Castletown are holding an open consultation day to allow members of the public to see the plans and meet the design team. They would like to hear what the public think about the plans and any suggestions they may have so get along and take a look.
12/10/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12th October 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 12th) sold 4,692 store sheep. Lambs (3,534) averaged £41.70 and sold to £78 gross for Mule ewe lambs from Ruivard, Ardross.12/10/2012
Bulletin for the Dornoch Rail Link Action Group - Autumn 2012
Dear members of the Dornoch Rail Link Action Group, General situation 1. Since the production of the last newsletter, the rail improvements south of the Border have been proceeding apace.
11/10/2012
Patients Rights Updated In New Code
NHS Highland recently discussed the new Patients Rights Act. The Patient Rights (Scotland) Act 2011 aims to improve patients' experiences of using health services and to support people to become more involved in their health and health care.11/10/2012
