News Archive
5/2/2009
Bad Weather Closes 63 Highland schools - But Not In Caithness
A total of 63 schools in Highland were closed or partially closed today (Thursday 5 February 2009) as a result of the adverse weather. This involved 48 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, one school for pupils with additional support needs and four nursery units.5/2/2009
"Mind Your Own Business" - FREE Training
This training programme was commissioned by the Community Land Unit of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. This training programme will be delivered in Lybster.5/2/2009
BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY PASSES SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
The second budget of this Scottish Government has been passed by Parliament, securing vital public spending at a time when the economy needs it most. John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth said the vote in favour of the spending plans would ensure a massive investment programme across Scotland would go ahead, keeping the economy moving and supporting nearly 5,000 jobs.4/2/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 4 Feb 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 4th) sold 227 store cattle and 50 OTM cattle. Bullocks (110) averaged 172.6p and sold to 218.9p per kg and £935 gross.3/2/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3 Feb 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 3rd) sold 74 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (33) averaged 165.3p (-1.3p) and sold to 173p per kg and £1,164.40 gross.1/2/2009
Give Mother Something Different This Year
Mothers Day is on Sunday 22nd March in 2009 so there is plenty of time to think about how to give something different. Flowers and chocolates are great but is there something she has always wanted to do but never had the time or just never got round to it.
1/2/2009
2008 Scottish Farm Income Estimates
Scotland's Chief Statistician has published the Aggregate Estimates for Total Income from Farming (TIFF) for 2008 and the Estimates of Average Net Farm Income (NFI) for 2007-08. The statistics show that total income from farming decreased by £11.9 million in 2008 to £629.6 million, a fall of 1.8 per cent over the previous year before inflation is taken into account.
1/2/2009
Marine Renewables Masterplan
The massive economic potential of marine renewable energy in the North of Scotland will be mapped out for the first time. The Scottish Government has commissioned a Marine Spatial Plan for the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.31/1/2009
Death of Highland Councillor Jimmy MacDonald
Long serving Highland Councillor for Inverness, Jimmy MacDonald, has died after a long illness at the age of 60. A native Gaelic speaker from Baleshare in North Uist, Councillor MacDonald joined local government in 1986 when he was elected to the former Highland Regional Council.30/1/2009
£300,000 Invested In Thurso Precinct
The Highland Council has agreed to accelerate its spending on the facelift of Thurso pedestrian precinct to complete the £300,000 project by Easter. The six-week first phase of the reconstruction of the pedestrian-friendly area was completed at the end of last year.29/1/2009
Support To Continue For Highland Social Enterprise Waste Projects
In recognition of the valuable work Social Enterprise companies in the Highlands do in diverting waste from landfill sites, The Highland Council has confirmed its continued support by allocating over £1.1 million of grant funding for the next two years. In Highland currently 7 groups receive grant funding based on an agreed amount for every tonne recycled plus the equivalent waste disposal cost for every tonne recycled.29/1/2009
Public's View Sought On New Open Space Guidance
Communities and developers are being invited to have their say in shaping future policy aimed at improving open space in new residential developments in the Highlands. A consultation, organised by The Highland Council's Planning and Development Service, runs until Friday 20 March.29/1/2009
New Research To Help Rural Sufferers Of Lung Disease
The Centre for Rural Health in Inverness, and Distance Lab, a digital media research institute based at Horizon Scotland in Forres, are to work together to develop a new communication system that will enable suffers of chronic lung disease to participate in group rehabilitation exercises in the comfort of their own homes. The research has been funded by a £63,000 grant from Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS).29/1/2009
HIE and SEPA Join Forces To Help Firms Cut Energy Costs
A free event advising on renewable energy for businesses is to be held in Inverness on Tuesday, February 3 2009. The focus of the event is on-site renewable energy for business.29/1/2009
An Essential Guide to Benefits and Money Advice
An essential guide to benefits and money advice has been produced by The Highland Council. The booklet is free and available at Council Service Points and online via the home page of the Council's web site: www.highland.gov.uk.28/1/2009
Barrogill Races Ahead With The Kandahar
The Kandahar Club races each year in Switzerland at the world famous Murren Inferno downhill ski race - the longest downhill race in the world. This year the North Highland's Mey Selections Barrogill has sponsored the Hulse-Palmer Cup which is awarded to the three Kandahar teams with the best improved times in the Inferno race, and to the member of the Club with the best individual performance.
28/1/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 28 January 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (January, 28th) sold 3,434 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (2,285) averaged £51.74 and sold to £80 gross for Beltex crosses from Aberchalder Estate, Gorthleck.28/1/2009
Highland Primary School Gets Photo-voltaic Electricity
Pupils at Holm Primary school, Inverness will be able to monitor how much of the energy they use is powered by the sun now a new photo-voltaic system has been installed on the roof which will generate clean and free renewable energy to the school They will also be able to carry out experiments and learn more about solar power generation thanks to a special student kit which was handed over to the school by Chairman of the Planning, Environment and Development Committee, Councillor Ian Ross. He said: "A priority of the Council is to look at our own estate and identify ways we can cut down on the amount of energy our buildings use.28/1/2009
HIE Business Clinics Launched
The first in a series of free business clinics, providing practical advice for local firms throughout the Highlands and Islands, takes place in Kirkwall next week (Wednesday, February 4). Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has organised the clinics as part of its package of measures to help the region's businesses address the current economic downturn.27/1/2009
