News Archive
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has published its renewed Gaelic Language Plan, detailing actions which the development agency will take to support Gaelic language and culture over the next three years. HIE's Gaelic Plan 2012-15 builds on the organisation�s commitment to supporting Gaelic developments and has been approved by B�rd na G�idhlig.
12/12/2012
The recruitment of new Board members for Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is an opportunity that is both challenging and rewarding, according to one of its retiring members. Dr.
Week Commencing 3rd December 2012 Energy: At last week's Wave & Tidal Information Day in Thurso staff from Marine Scotland and Highland Council were present to talk about the ongoing work to develop a Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan. The pilot plan aims to develop a strategic decision-making framework for licensing and other consent applications in the marine area.
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
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.
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 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.