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7/1/2014
New Caithness distillery just the tonic for 2014
The creation of the most northerly distillery on mainland Britain is moving forward as work is due to begin at Dunnet in Caithness. Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd are building a new micro gin distillery, using botanicals which will showcase and promote the heritage and provenance of Caithness and the Highlands.
7/1/2014
More Drink Drivers Caught In Last Week Of Campaign
Highland and Islands Police report an increase in drink drivers following the final week of national campaign. Police in the Highlands and Islands are reporting an increase in the number of people detected drink driving during the 2013 festive drink drive campaign compared to the 2012 campaign.7/1/2014
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 January 2014
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 7th) sold 52 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (23) averaged 229.3p (-7.7p) and sold to 240p per kg and �1,650.00 gross.7/1/2014
Teacher Education Funding
�1 million to support teacher learning. Over �1 million has been made available to help teachers in Scotland move smoothly from lecture halls into the classroom.7/1/2014
Lambing advice to pregnant women
Advice to avoid close contact with animals giving birth. Pregnant women should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth according to Chief Medical Officer Sir Harry Burns.5/1/2014
New Year message to farmers
Rural Affairs Secretary looks ahead to 2014. �2014 will be a truly momentous year for Scottish farming and our nation.5/1/2014
New year, new skills
Minister to host business events across Scotland. Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan will host a series of business events to discuss the benefits of Curriculum for Excellence to employers.5/1/2014
Weather � returning to work
Scots urged to remain vigilant on commute. As the return to work and school begins, a multi-agency response team remains vigilant to help keep the vast majority of Scots on the move, said Transport Minister Keith Brown.3/1/2014
Thurso High School to reopen on Monday 6 January
Thurso High School, which was damaged on Christmas Eve during a storm, is to reopen to all pupils and staff on Monday 6 January On 24 December a large section of the roof of the 802 pupil school was blown off during high winds. The school was closed for the Christmas holidays at the time and no one was injured but some damage was reported to private cars in the neighbouring area.2/1/2014
New Caithness distillery just the tonic for 2014
The creation of the most northerly distillery on mainland Britain is moving forward as work is due to begin at Dunnet in Caithness. Dunnet Bay Distillers Ltd are building a new micro gin distillery, using botanicals which will showcase and promote the heritage and provenance of Caithness and the Highlands.
31/12/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 31 December 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 31st) sold 69 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (27) averaged 237p (+7.1p) and sold to 280p per kg for a 620kg Limousin cross from Newton of Ferintosh, Conon Bridge, and �1,810.50 gross for a 710kg Charolais cross from Wester Craiglands, Fortrose.29/12/2013
Final call for Waste Regulations compliance
Scottish businesses urged to prepare for new rules on waste. With just a few days to go before 2014, businesses and public sector organisations across Scotland are being reminded new Waste (Scotland) Regulations are coming into force on 1 January.29/12/2013
Funding to secure Pairc Estate
The ten-year campaign to mount a community purchase of the Pairc Estate is now firmly in the hands of the community after a funding package was put in place to allow local residents to buy the 26,775 acre area of land on the Isle of Lewis, Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse announced today. The Pairc Trust will receive �230,000 from the Scottish Land Fund that will allow it to complete the purchase of the Pairc Estate, which was backed by the community at a recent public meeting.24/12/2013
Farm Deal a Bitter Blow To Scottish Farmers
First Minister calls on Prime Minister to return CAP funds to Scotland. The UK Governments failure to pass on hundreds of millions of Euros rightfully due to Scottish farmers in EU payments is a bitter blow that has caused understandable furore across Scotland, First Minister Alex Salmond has told David Cameron.24/12/2013
Thurso High School Roof Damage In High Winds
A large section of Thurso High School roof has been blown off with the high winds. Police and Highland Council staff are in attendance and Ormlie Road has been closed.24/12/2013
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 24 December 2013
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (December, 24th) sold 51 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (29) averaged 229.9p (-1.7p) and sold to 240p per kg and �1,780 gross.24/12/2013
Safeguarding Scottish chicken
Poultry plan aims to deliver sustainable and profitable future. A premium brand for Scottish chicken could be created to safeguard the future of the Scotland�s poultry sector, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has confirmed.24/12/2013
Festive farm payments - Christmas cheer for more than 17,000 Scottish farmers
More than 17,400 Scottish farmers and crofters will have received their Single Farm Payments in time for Christmas, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has confirmed. The latest payment run of �1.6 million to 140 farmers will reach bank accounts today (Tuesday December 24, 2013) � meaning a total pre-Christmas boost to Scotland�s rural economy of about �424 million.24/12/2013
GP contract agreed - New contact to give more time for patient care
Scottish GPs will have more time to spend with patients after changes to their contact were given the green light. The changes, agreed with BMA Scotland, aims to reduce bureaucracy and give doctors more time to focus on the needs of their patients.23/12/2013
Census figures show population of the Highlands on the up but down in Wick and Thurso
A report for Highland Councillors has highlighted the early results from the 2011 Census which shows that the population of the Highlands has grown over the last decade by 11.1%, with the strongest population growth taking place in the Inverness South and Aird and Loch Ness Wards. The report also highlights that across the Highlands there is a large number of people in the 55 to 65 age group which means the area should see a steady increase in the number of retired people over the coming years.
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