News Archive
6/4/2008
Cash Boost Ceiling Raised For Local Tourism Groups
Funding for local tourism projects in the Highlands has received a welcome boost from The Highland Council. The Council has revealed that it contributed over £84,000 to community tourism projects around the Highlands during 2007/08 and that it intends raising the upper limit on individual grants available in the new financial year.6/4/2008
Astronaut Visit To Dounreay
Dounreay folk were given an unique opportunity to hear former NASA space shuttle pilot Duane Carey when he came to the site recently to give a talk on his career and experiences in the space shuttle programme. Duane was in Caithness for the second year in a row, giving public and school talks as part of the Caithness International Science Festival.
5/4/2008
Blackstairs Highlandwear Kilt Shop Goes From Strength To Strength
Operating from the famous and recently restored Blackstairs in Wick, Caithness, Scotland. Blackstairs Highland Wear kilt shop is building a fine reputation for providing a friendly professional service in both Highland dress and conventional occasion wear for men.
5/4/2008
Murdo's Mission For The Tourist Industry
He's white, fluffy, goes by the name of Murdo and is on a mission to help businesses in the Highlands and Islands capture a bigger share of the lucrative tourist market. And while he may be small, this West Highland terrier has taken on the big task as a new canine web-based resource for the region's booming hospitality and tourism sector.
4/4/2008
HSE urges Scottish businesses to "get their house in order"
Now that spring has sprung and the clocks have changed and thoughts turn to carrying out a thorough spring clean, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is urging businesses in Scotland to get their house in order and tidy up to help reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls in the workplace. Slips trips and falls in the workplace cost Scottish society more than £72,800,000 in 2005/06, and 30 per cent of reported workplace injuries are slips, trips and falls .3/4/2008
£444,000 Overhaul For Caithness Water Mains
Further water supply improvements are in the pipeline for two Caithness communities. Achow near Lybster and Milton on the outskirts of Wick are about to benefit from a £444,000 investment in new water mains.3/4/2008
Tick Prevention Week
7-13th April 2008 Tick Prevention Week aims to raise awareness regarding the dangers of tick bites, and how to reduce the chance of infection. The campaign week is held in early spring, when the weather gets warmer, people spend more time outdoors, and ticks become more active.3/4/2008
SQA launches new qualification to boost food and drink industry
Efforts to revolutionise skills training in Scotland's £7.6 billion food and drink processing industry have received a further boost with the launch of a new suite of national qualifications. The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), Scotland's national body for qualifications other than degrees, has officially adopted a new framework for Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) in Food Manufacture, devised by Improve, the food and drink sector skills council.3/4/2008
Business Rates Cut Will Aid Economic Growth
The Small Business Bonus Scheme will save Scottish businesses up to £165 million a year, John Swinney said today. The reduction and removal of business rates for 150,000 small businesses in Scotland came into force on April 1st.2/4/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 2 April - 29 OTM cattle
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 2nd) sold 29 OTM cattle. Beef cows (16) averaged 104.8p and sold to 115.6p per kg and £815 gross for a 705kg Shorthorn cross from Easter Sheep Park, Balblair.2/4/2008
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - 2 April 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd, (April 2nd) sold 904 store cattle at their show and sale. Bullocks (560) averaged 150.1p (+12.3p on the year) per kg and sold to 207.2p and £945 gross.1/4/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 1st April 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 1st) sold 72 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (51) averaged 156.9p (+6.2p) and sold to 169p per kg and £1,147.60 gross.31/3/2008
UKAEA Today Evolved Into Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd
UKAEA Dounreay today evolved into a site licence company, Dounreay Site Restoration Ltd. The site is also changing how it communicates with the media, public and other stakeholders.
31/3/2008
UK Atomic Energy Authority Restructures to Meet Decommissioning Strategy
With effect from 1 April, the UK Atomic Energy Authority has formed new subsidiaries to continue its leading role in nuclear decommissioning in the UK and overseas. A new wholly owned subsidiary, which will trade as UKAEA, formed with established expertise from the existing Business Division, will focus on nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration management and consultancy in the UK and international markets.
31/3/2008
Let's Rock On To Bigger And Better Things This Summer
By Ian Mitchell of SNH British summertime officially started last weekend and now is the time when we traditionally think about getting out there and seeing what this great area of ours has to offer. So why not take advantage of the wealth of fascinating geological features we have in the north of Scotland - with key sites Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve (NNR) near Elphin and the vast North West Highlands Geopark well worth a visit.
31/3/2008
More House Builders Looking for Help To Survive
SMALL, medium and some large house builders are finding things increasing difficult due to reduced sales and land banks purchased at boom prices. Roger Humber, strategic policy consultant at the House Builders Association, part of the National Federation of Builders, said: "It is very serious indeed.31/3/2008
Nigg Masterplan - Award of Contract
The Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are pleased to announce that the contract for the preparation of a Development Master Plan for the Nigg Fabrication Yard and surrounding areas has been awarded to Halcrow and Mackay Consultants. The purpose of the Development Master Plan is to examine all feasible options to bring the site into use as an industrial facility and to examine the identified industrial allocations within the Development Plan for the area.Bushcraft & Survival Skills Magazine boost troops' morale in Afghanistan
Bushcraft & Survival Skills is the UK's first bushcraft magazine, based in Thurso, Caithness. They have just received a wonderful letter and footage from 3 troop, 8 Armoured Engineer squadron, 26 regiment, based in Helmand, Afghanistan with 1Royal Anglian Battle Group.
30/3/2008
Highland Youth Voice - The Apprentice!
Young people from across the Highlands recently got the chance for the third year running to play the "Apprentice" by shadowing senior officials within The Highland Council's Glenurquhart offices in Inverness and partner agencies. The executive of Highland Youth Voice, the youth parliament for the Highlands, have found this event to be the best way of developing their links with policy makers and decision-takers.
30/3/2008
