News Archive
11/12/2012
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 11th December 2012
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 11th) sold 64 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (17) averaged 208.3p (+0.9p) and sold to 220p per kg and £1,562.00 gross.11/12/2012
New Scottish Tax System Under Independence
Finance Secretary John Swinney has today launched a consultation on establishing Revenue Scotland to administer taxes devolved under the Scotland Act 2012. The consultation is the next step in enhancing the responsibility of the Scottish Parliament for taxation and enshrining the independence of tax collection in Scotland.10/12/2012
Serco NorthLink Ferries Disappointed Over Strike Action Go-Ahead
Stuart Garrett, Managing Director of Serco NorthLink Ferries, said: “We remain hugely disappointed that the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has chosen to proceed with industrial action when they are aware we will not be making any compulsory redundancies and all seafaring staff are receiving a 4.25% pay rise this year and next year. “However we are making every effort to maintain the lifeline services linking the Northern Isles with the mainland.10/12/2012
Police appeal following the theft of copper cable - Halkirk
Police in Thurso are appealing for witnesses to the theft of a 500m drum of three cored 16mm copper cable with distinctive violet coloured outer casing. This was taken some time between 1400 Wednesday 28 Nov 2012 and 0900 Monday 3 Dec 2012 from the new build football pitch at Halkirk.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
