News Archive
27/9/2009
RDI Services Set To Save You Money This Winter
RDI SERVICES started in December 2008 we do plumbing, heating, solar water heating, cavity wall and loft insulation. Approved by governing bodies such as BBA, Gas Safe and OFTEC.25/9/2009
Thurso Glassblower Ian Pearson Steps Down
Thurso Glassblower, Ian Pearson recently stepped down as Chairman of the British Society of Scientific Glassblowers after holding the post for the last seven years. He was the longest serving Chairman of the BSSG since its formation in 1960 and in recognition of this Ian was presented with Honorary membership of the Society.
25/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 26 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (September 26th) sold 384 rams and females at its annual show and sale of Cheviot and Continental rams and females. The overall show champion and winner of the Mountrich trophy was a Texel ram lamb from Ravensview, Strathpeffer, which realised £480 to Conon Brae Farms, Torgorm, Conon Bridge.25/9/2009
Technological First For Carbon Footprinting In Highlands and Islands
Highlands and Islands businesses are piloting an American web project widening access to carbon footprint analysis to small operators. Measuring carbon footprint for goods and services has primarily only been affordable to major companies, but the new free website offers small businesses the chance to calculate the impact their activities are having on the environment.24/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd- Sale 25 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 25th) sold 5,598 breeding and store sheep including 1,531 sheep on behalf of Lewis Livestock Producers. Breeding ewes (3,339) averaged £45.92 and sold to £96 gross for Cheviots from the dispersal of the Davoch flock from Rogart.22/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 23 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 23rd) sold 721 store cattle and 45 OTM cattle at their annual show and sale of store cattle including Aberdeen Angus section. The judge, Mr D.21/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 22 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 22nd) sold 56 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (18) averaged 170.7p (+2.6p) and sold to 179p per kg and £1,169.60 gross.19/9/2009
Centre for Energy and the Environment - North Highland College, UHI
You may have read in the press recently about the exciting new capital developments under way at North Highland College, UHI, (see attached background information.). As part of this development we would like to invite you along to Flagstones Restaurant of North Highland College on Thursday 24th September at 4pm to learn more about the new Centre for Energy and the Environment which will be build on the main North Highland College campus.19/9/2009
Development Project At Saltoun Street, Wick Well Under Way
Saltoun and Miller Street, Wick (part funded by THI) The development of new homes at Saltoun Street and Miller Street in Wick is well underway. The block now has the roof removed and the building has been stripped back to just the main walls.
18/9/2009
Babcock International To Buy UKAEA For £50m
The UK government has agreed a deal for UKAEA Ltd, its up-for-sale commercial nuclear clean-up business, with Babcock International for £50million according to various sources this week. The government and UKAEA have said the sale was to allow UKAEA to compete for nuclear decommissioning work around the world.17/9/2009
New Community Woodland To Take Shape Near Wick
A new community woodland is to take shape near Wick thanks to Forestry Commission Scotland. The Commission has stepped in to buy Newton Hill Croft in a bid to ensure that the local community continue to enjoy a woodland resource.17/9/2009
Convener Confirms Council Commitment to Caithness
Work has begun this week on a feasibility study into the major upgrade of Wick High School. Architects, LDN, from Forres, have been commissioned by The Highland Council to examine three options, which include (a) a new build; (b) refurbishment and partial demolition, new build and (c) refurbishment.17/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 15th) sold 42 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (2) averaged 168.1p (-2.9p) and sold to 170p per kg and £867 gross.16/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 17 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 17th) sold 9,845 store lambs and ewes. Lambs (8,966) averaged £37.59 and sold to £62 gross twice for Bleu du Maine's from Seafield House, Portmahomack.14/9/2009
Public opinion sought on revised management rules for Highland burial grounds
People in the Highlands are being asked to have their say on proposed new management rules for burial grounds under the control of The Highland Council. The Council approved the current management rules for burial grounds in 1999.13/9/2009
Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd - Sale 14 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd, (September, 14th) sold 4,271 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual show and sale. The gimmer judge, Mr A.10/9/2009
Masterplan For The Re-development of John o'Groats Launched
Highlands and Islands Enterprise and consultants GVA Grimley this week unveiled a vision of how the five hectares site could be developed. The masterplan, which has been shaped by the views of residents, businesses, tourists and public agencies, offers various design options.
10/9/2009
LOTTERY GIVES PULTENEYTOWN A MILLION REASONS TO CELEBRATE
Plans to build a much anticipated new community and regeneration centre in Pulteneytown, Wick have moved a step forward this week following a cash injection of £1 million from the Big Lottery Fund. The Pulteneytown People's Project is one of five projects in Glasgow, Fife, the Highlands and West Lothian today sharing in £2,369,891 from BIG's Growing Community Assets programme.10/9/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 11 September 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 11th) sold 9,163 store lambs including 1,174 from Lewis Livestock Producers. Cheviot wedder lambs (2,405) averaged £36.63 and sold to £57 gross from An Teallach, Mulbuie.9/9/2009
