News Archive

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.