News Archive
11/10/2012
Free Networking Opportunity for Social Enterprises
Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone (HISEZ) have been running successful networking events across the Highlands and Islands for the last 3 years. With expertise in support for Social Enterprises and advice for anyone wishing to start a social enterprise, these events have been an ideal opportunity for many to find out more information and to meet like-minded organisations.11/10/2012
Scots Heading To Glasgow As First Step To Canada
Working Abroad Expo Hilton Hotel Glasgow Saturday 13th October & Sunday 14th October 2012 Alberta is booming and it is expected there is skills shortage on a huge scale with tens of thousands of workers wanted in many different sectors. An exhibition to meet with agencies recruiting for Canada and elsewhere this weekend at the Hilton hotel in Glasgow is expected to see a Calgary stampede of Scots looking for information and introduction to further their thinking about moving or even just going on a temporary contract to get a feel for the areas.11/10/2012
Centenarians in Scotland
The number of people in Scotland living for more than a century continues to grow. Figures published today by the National Records of Scotland, based on the 2001 Census, estimate that in 2011 there were 830 centenarians living in Scotland.11/10/2012
Banging The Drum For Scottish Business
The vibrancy of Scotland's creativity was in the spotlight as the recipients of this year's Starter for 6 investment were announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop. Among the successful companies are a former Hip Hop dancer whose global network is enabling dancers from the USA to Australia to share moves via an app on both the Apple and Android platforms; an innovative, high-tech fashion designer; and a product designer whose drum kit won't upset the neighbours.11/10/2012
Grab A Share Of £1.5billion Events Market
Tourism businesses urged to capitalise on Scotland's £1.5bn events and festivals market. Scottish tourism businesses are being challenged to look at ways of tapping into Scotland's world-class events and festivals programme in the run up to 2014, when the country will host The Ryder Cup, Glasgow Commonwealth Games and a year-long Homecoming Scotland celebration.11/10/2012
Reform Of Public Construction Contracts
A root and branch review of the way Scotland's £2 billion public construction contracts are awarded was launched recently. The review will look at how public bodies involved in construction-related procurement, including those involved in affordable housing, adopt practices that are streamlined and deliver value for taxpayers' money.11/10/2012
Caithness Businesses - FREE Advertising HERE Until Christmas
Yes! Once again we are offering FREE advertising on the Caithness Business Index pages to help your business cash flow. In the run up to Christmas send in an article about your offers for Christmas.11/10/2012
Quayside Conversations For Fishermen
Senior Marine Scotland officials are to undertake a tour of Scotland's fishing ports for a series of quayside conversations. The officials will meet with fishermen and others involved in the seafood industry to hear first hand about their concerns.11/10/2012
Little increase in deep-sea fishing opportunities 2013-2014
The European Commission proposed today fishing opportunities for the deep-sea fish stocks in EU and international waters of the North-East Atlantic for 2013-2014. In line with the scientific advice, the Commission proposes to increase total allowable catches (TACs) for 3 stocks, a decrease for 13 stocks, and maintain TACs at the current level for 8 stocks (including zero TACs for 6 stocks), compared to 2012.11/10/2012
Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD)
The Scottish Government is urging keepers of all breeding herds to think about their Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) testing before putting calves into the sales this autumn. As part of the Scottish BVD eradication scheme all breeding herds must be screened for BVD by 1 February 2013.10/10/2012
River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme Gets Under Way
The first stage of the £23 million River Ness Flood Alleviation Scheme, Inverness, which will protect approximately 800 homes and 200 businesses in the city centre, is due to start on 22 October. Work will involve the diversion of gas, water, electricity and telecommunication services required to accommodate the first phase of the construction of piled foundations, a seepage collection system and flood walls/ embankments on both sides of the river between the Ness Bridge and Friar's Bridge.
10/10/2012
Police Crackdown On Selling Alcohol To Under 18s
Three Shetland businesses to be reported to the Procurator Fiscal for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. Northern Constabulary officers have reported three businesses in Shetland to the Procurator Fiscal for allegedly selling alcohol to underagers.
10/10/2012
Highland Trading Standards Service warn of 'free insulation' offers
Use The Highland Council offer From Carillion. Trading Standards officers with The Highland Council are warning all residents to be on their guard when answering 'cold-callers' at their home offering 'free home insulation'.10/10/2012
Highland Youth Convener Resigns - Chance For Another Young Person
John Erskine - the 6th Highland Youth Convener who took up his post at the beginning of September 2012 - is to step down early from his role to take up a position with the Scottish Parliament, working locally from Inverness. The Youth Convener post is unique in Scotland and is part of the area's commitment to better understanding and engaging with issues important to Highland's young people The search for a new Youth Convener will begin after the Highland Youth Voice Conference which takes place in November.10/10/2012
Winter Advice For Walkers and Motorists From The Police
Advice for pedestrians and motorists ahead of the winter months from Northern Constabulary. The darker nights will soon be upon us and we are already seeing a notable reduction in daylight hours.
10/10/2012
New Virtual Tour Set For Scotland's Travellers
Travellers in Scotland will soon be able to find out more about nature and landscapes seen from the carriage on train journeys around the country. In preparation for the Year of Natural Scotland in 2013, Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is developing a series of new audio tours adding value to journeys by giving information about the natural environment around some of the main rail routes.10/10/2012
Heritage Lottery Fund May Make Award To Flow Country
One of the most significant contributions to the UK's climate change targets has moved a step closer as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) today announced a *first-round pass grant of over £4million to restore Europe's largest intact expanse of blanket bog. Flow to the Future is an ambitious plan, co-ordinated by the Peatlands Partnership, to restore seven square miles of globally important peatlands (blanket bog) in Caithness & Sutherland.
10/10/2012
Renewable Energy Investment Fund Launched
Wave, tidal and community renewables among priorities for £103 million fund. A multi-million pound renewable energy investment fund (REIF), geared to stimulating greater levels of private finance into innovative green power and renewable district heating projects in Scotland, was opened for business by First Minister Alex Salmond today.10/10/2012
National Food Waste Campaign
A new national campaign encouraging people across Scotland to help combat the environmental and financial impact of food waste was launched today. One-fifth of the food and drink we buy ends up being thrown away.8/10/2012
