News Archive

Highland Council Winter Road Condition Reports

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.  

Chancellor's Autumn Budget Statement

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 Twelve Days Of Christmas At Ackergill Tower

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.  

Highlands and Islands aim to shine at Green Energy Awards

As the renewable energy industry gears up for the most glittering night of the year, a number of Highlands and Islands companies are looking to bring home prestigious Green Energy Awards.   The event, now in its 11th year, is anticipated to be the biggest yet.  

Lark & Lily Designs For Christmas

If you want something unique in the jewellery line this Christmas then look no further than a Caithness award winning designer now making a name for herself online.   Lynsey MacGregor from Wick won Caithness Chamber of Commerce Young Entrepreneur of the Year in September 2012.  

Caithness and North Sutherland Regeneration Partnership - Update

Week Commencing 26th November Energy: The Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters Leadership Forum's Wave & Tidal Information Day took place in Thurso and Kirkwall this week.  The event had displays and staff from Meygen, Scottish Power Renewables, Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission Ltd, National Grid, Marine Scotland, The Crown Estate, HIE, Highland Council, Business Gateway, Skills Development Scotland, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Scrabster Harbour Trust, Wick Harbour Authority, Energy North, North Highland College, the Environmental Research Institute and the European Marine Energy Centre.  

HOW FAR WOULD YOU FAKE IT THIS CHRISTMAS?

Glamorous party nights and buying gifts for friends are two of the things we look forward to most over the festive season.  But just how far would you be prepared to fake it this Christmas? With the current economic climate we are all on the look out for bargains.  

�Up to 800 Civil Service Jobs in the Highlands and Islands at risk from separation�

Better Together campaigner David Stewart MSP has used data obtained by Scottish Labour on the number of civil servants working for UK Government departments and agencies in Scotland which has revealed that 30,000 people are currently employed by the UK Government, bringing almost �700 million to Scotland in salaries alone.   Up to 800 of those jobs are located in the Highlands and Islands and jobs could be put at risk if Scotland was to become independent.  

Project Developed to Get Young People Ready For Work

New employer-assessed Certificate of Work Readiness currently being piloted.   YOUNG people in the Highlands have been participating in a pilot project enabling them to demonstrate their work-readiness to employers.  

Supporting Young People Into Work

New contact point for 16 to 19 year olds.   0800 917 8000 is the new number for Scotland's young people to call if they are seeking a place in training or education.