News Archive
26/4/2013
New wave and tidal knowledge sharing hub launched
A new website has been launched this week by the Crown Estate to support industry collaboration in the emerging wave and tidal industry. The Wave and Tidal Knowledge Network will make it easier for organisations to share information with each other and help deliver industry growth.25/4/2013
Graduate Placement Scheme 2013-14 For Gaelic Launched
Comunn na Gàidhlig (CnaG) has launched the 2013/14 Graduate Placement Scheme with funding available to assist four year-long placements. CnaG now wishes to hear from any Gaelic-speaking graduates who wish to apply for this year’s scheme.25/4/2013
Sutherland Brothers Successful Trade Day
Sutherland Brothers held another successful trade day at Assembly Rooms, Wick. The chance for suppliers and customers to meet each other was taken full advantage of and prizes were given to successful sales people at the end of the day.
25/4/2013
Capgemini to Create up to 500 New High-Tech Jobs in Inverness
Inverness selected as new global centre of excellence for advanced IT. Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, is creating up to 500 new jobs in the Scottish Highlands as part of a plan that will see Inverness become one of the multinational company's prime global centres of excellence for advanced IT.24/4/2013
Thurso's Bedhouse Takes On Internet Selling
I f you want a bargain for beds or carpets then Jim's carpets or the Bedhouse in Thurso mighthavebeen one of the places to look. However Jim has seen what is happening online and is moving to provide bargains on his web site.
24/4/2013
North MSP hails jobs boost for the far North
On a week when some local businesses announced they were closing, including well known shoe shop DE Shoes, and the last maker of refrigerators in the UK- Icetech Freezers of Castletown, a company that provides services for the Norwegian oil and gas industry is to open its first supply base in Scotland. NorSea Group, which operates nine sites in Norway, has signed an agreement with Scrabster Harbour Authority to set up a base in Caithness.24/4/2013
Camera Inside Dounreay Reactor After Fifty Years
A camera has delved into the depths of Dounreay’s famous dome and captured the first footage for over fifty years of Britain’s first Fast Breeder Reactor. Nitrogen cooled digital cameras have been inserted into the reactor and recorded the images of the internal structures and the breeder fuel matrix.
24/4/2013
Recruitment process agreed for Chief Executive’s post
The Highland Council has agreed the process for recruiting a new Chief Executive, following the announcement by Alistair Dodds, Chief Executive, that he will retire on 31 August. The post, which carries a salary of £140,112, will be advertised on Friday 3 May with a closing date for applications on Friday 17 May.24/4/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 24 April 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (April, 24th) sold 377 sheep of all classes. Lambs (192) sold to £64 gross for a Suffolk from Ashton Farm Cottage, Inverness.24/4/2013
Householders warned of rogue traders offering tarmacking services
Trading Standards officers of The Highland Council Standards are warning householders to be on their guard if approached at their home and offered tarmacking. This follows reports being received that rogue traders are operating in the Dornoch area and are informing householders that they are in the area working for The Highland Council and have some tarmac left over.24/4/2013
Police Issue Road Safety Messages
Police in Highland and Islands Division reiterate road safety messages following week of action on roads. Police Scotland Highland and Islands Division reiterate road safety messages following a week long national enforcement campaign to deter and detect speeding and inappropriate driving on the areas roads.24/4/2013
Scottish Parliament Mention For Wick firm K P Technology
Highlands & Islands businesses noted in Queens Awards. Highland and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has congratulated the Highlands and Islands businesses who have been given the Queens Award designed to recognise outstanding business practice.23/4/2013
Council disappointment at Icetech liquidation and loss of jobs
The Highland Council has expressed its deep regret at the liquidation of Castletown-based company, Icetech Freezers Ltd, with the loss of more than 70 jobs. Councillor Deirdre Mackay, Leader of the Council’s Caithness and Sutherland Area Committee, said: “This is a huge blow for the Caithness economy.23/4/2013
Polling day at Landward Caithness By-Election
1,428 people have applied for a postal vote for the up-coming Landward Caithness by-election. This represents just over 16% of the total electorate.22/4/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 April 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 23rd) sold 89 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (54) averaged 224.1p (-5.0p) and sold to 245p per kg and £1,727.25 gross.22/4/2013
£2.6m Boost For Fishing
The latest round of European Fisheries Fund (EFF) grants will give support to 78 projects across the sea fisheries, aquaculture and fish processing sectors. Successful applications range from seafood companies - who will benefit from equipment and funding to access new markets � to vessel modernisation and safety equipment.21/4/2013
Caithness company wins second Queen's Award for Enterprise
Small, medium and large companies from across the UK are today celebrating winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise - the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The success of 152 businesses has been recognised this year: 116 exporting companies have won ‘Awards for International Trade’; 27 for ‘Innovation’, and nine for ‘Sustainable Development’ benefitting the environment, society and the economy.21/4/2013
Interactive Map Shows How Many Work In Growing Energy Sector
A new interactive map interactive map displaying employment figures within the energy sector in the Highlands and Islands has been launched today (Monday 22 April 2013). The launch coincides with today’s meeting of the National Renewables Advisory Group in Inverness, chaired by Energy Minister Fergus Ewing.
21/4/2013
ANSACARD - Get Your Business Details Out Digitally Fast
Are you looking to modernise and make life easier and at the same time get more information about you and your business passed in seconds. Not like the name and address business card but much much more.
20/4/2013
