News Archive
17/3/2009
Significant fall in number of new Highland homes built in 2008
A report published by The Highland Council shows that a progressive fall in the number of housing completions in 2008 highlights the increasing impact of the current recession on the housing market. In 2008, 1,471 new houses were completed; a 19% decrease on the 2007 figure of 1,806 new homes.17/3/2009
Local businesses to explore opportunities for Gaelic
Businesses will later this week have the chance to win up to £1,000 towards bilingual marketing and advertising when Inverness hosts a seminar on Gaelic and business. The seminar, 'Gaelic - an economic opportunity for the Highlands and Islands', will be held on Friday March 20 and will host businesses such as the Glen Coe Ski Centre, Highland Airways and Crown Vets (in Inverness) on how Gaelic has helped their business through its use on company signs, websites, marketing, and amongst staff.17/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 17 March 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 17th) sold 94 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (62) averaged 161.8p (-2.9p) and sold to 175p per kg and £1,342.50 gross.17/3/2009
Convener's Concern at Withdrawal of Highland Postbus
The Convener of The Highland Council Councillor Sandy Park has expressed his deep concerns at the recent decision by Royal Mail to withdraw five of the seven postbus services which serve some of the most remote and fragile areas within the Highlands. In a letter to Adam Crozier, Chief Executive, of the Royal Mail Group, Councillor Park says the post buses, which have served these areas for many years, are excellent examples of shared services, and provide a joint solution for mail delivery and local transport in some of our most remote areas.14/3/2009
Minisoft and TIC From Wick Aim To Impress Techno Judges
Minisoft and TIC from Wick are just two of 16 teams getting ready for the next stage of the annual Youth Challenge in the Highlands and Islands. The competition helps to encourage young people become entrepreneurial by focusing on ideas in the information, communications and technology sector.
11/3/2009
End Of Plutonium Criticality Cell Marks Another Step In Decommissioning
A stump of concrete and steel is all that remains standing of one Britain's most historic nuclear research facilities from the 1950s. Demolition contractor John Gunn is in the final stages of clearing away the reinforced shield that once surrounded the plutonium criticality cell pressure vessel.
11/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 11 March 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (March, 11th) sold 3,225 store lambs, breeding & feeding sheep. Lambs (1,494) averaged £50.17 and sold to £78 gross for Cheviots from East Clyne, Brora.11/3/2009
Early Boost for Scotland's Housing Expo - The Highland Housing Fair
Scotland's Housing Expo - The Highland Housing Fair has received an early boost with the promise of £15,000 of private sponsorship from Dunfermline Building Society. The support was announced at the latest meeting of the Housing Fair's Board of Directors in Inverness, where the fair will be held in the summer of 2010.10/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 10 March 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 10th) sold 79 prime cattle and 1711 prime sheep. Prime bullocks (45) averaged 164.7p (+3.0p) and sold to 176p per kg and £1,135.20 gross.7/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts - Sale 7 March 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts (March, 7th) sold 11 cattle, 38 sheep, 388 lots of poultry and 32 lots of poultry equipment at their poultry and rare breeds of livestock sale. Cattle (11) sold to £800 for a Highland bull from Kentallen, Aros, Isle of Mull.4/3/2009
Seater Landfill Site Closed For Two Weekends
SEATER LANDFILL SITE, BOWER, CAITHNESS TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE SITE AND ACCESS ROAD LAST 2 WEEKENDS IN MARCH 2009 Please note that the above facility (and the access road thereto) will be closed on the following dates due to essential maintenance on the access road:- 2.00pm Friday 20th March to 8.00am Monday 23rd March 2.00pm Friday 27th March to 8.00am Monday 30th March The recycling centres at Wick and Thurso will be open on all of these dates between 11am and 4.00pm for householders to deposit their waste and recyclate We apologise for any inconvenience caused. .4/3/2009
Working together for the North Highland water environment
Protecting and enhancing the natural waters of the North Highland area is a huge task involving many organisations and communities, and Scotland's environment watchdog is urging all those with an interest to get involved. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is asking interested local communities and businesses to read the draft River basin management plans (RBMP) and Local area management plans (AMP) and feed back whether they think the plans are comprehensive enough, how they can help to achieve the aims of the plans, and how we can all work together to achieve them.4/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 4 Mrch 2009
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (March, 4th) sold 438 store cattle, 2 breeding cattle and 36 OTM cattle. Bullocks (265) averaged 180.9p and sold to 214.6p per kg and £990 gross.4/3/2009
Housing Plea to UK Government Minister
The Highland Council is urging the UK Government to stimulate the housing and construction industry in the Highlands during the economic downturn by releasing much-needed funds. The Council, which has a stock of 14,000 houses, is currently spending £15 million each year on loan charges to service its £146 million housing debt.4/3/2009
Birthday Celebrations for Trust which Supports Young Entrepreneurs.
Over the last two decades, 600 businesses in The Highland Council area have received £2.5 million of support from the Princes Scotland Youth Business Trust (PSYBT). The Trust, which has also supported a further 10,000 businesses across Scotland to the tune of £32 million, was established in 1989 and preparations are currently underway to celebrate it's 20th Birthday through a range of special events across the whole country.3/3/2009
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3 March 2009
DINGWALL, ., (March, 3rd) sold 75 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (47) averaged 164.4p (-3.6p) and sold to 176p per kg twice and £1,292.00 gross.2/3/2009
Council Reinforces the Hazards of Dog Fouling
The Highland Council is continuing its campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of dog fouling and is reminding owners that they can face a fixed penalty for not picking up their dogs mess. Education and Enforcement Officer Peter Taylor said: "Dog fouling is both unsightly, unpleasant and a potential health hazard.2/3/2009
Careers Convention At Thurso High - Wednesday 4 March
CAREERS CONVENTION HOSTED BY CAREERS SCOTLAND - THURSO HIGH SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY 4TH MARCH 2009 FROM 6.00PM TO 8.30PM People living in Caithness are being offered expert advice and information on taking the next step in their careers. The Careers Convention will be held on Wednesday 4th March 2009 in Thurso High School, and will offer people of all age's comprehensive information on careers, employment, training and education.
28/2/2009
Bigger and better 2009 boat festival at Portsoy
From international boat experts to the world's fastest knitter, the 16th annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival will celebrate all aspects of Scottish maritime heritage from 2-5 July in Portsoy. A major event in the Homecoming 2009 calendar, the festival has been extended by two days this year to include a symposium of fascinating speakers who will talk about nautical traditions ranging from early boat building to sea shanty and gansey knitting.
25/2/2009
