News Archive
29/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 30 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 30th) sold 50 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (14) averaged 159p (-4.1p) and sold to 169p per kg and £1,237.50 gross.28/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale Lochmaddy 29 September 2008
LOCHMADDY, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 29th) sold 3,356 sheep of all classes including 76 breeding rams. Lambs (2,618) averaged £26.75 and sold to £60 gross for Suffolks from Sidinish, Locheport.27/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Ram Sale 27 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (September 27th) sold 371 rams and 18 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 Charollais shearling from Upper Auchenlay, Dunblane, which realised £480 to Baillie Farm, Bridge of Westfield, Thurso.27/9/2008
Taste of Caithness & Sutherland 2008
Wednesday 8th October 2008 Mackays Hotel, Wick Scotland Food & Drink in association with Highlands & Islands Enterprise is delighted to promote the 2008 Taste of Caithness and Sutherland exhibition on Wednesday 8th October at Mackays Hotel, Wick. This exhibition will showcase the finest produce from this beautiful region.
26/9/2008
Renewable Energy Solutions For Homeowners In Caithness
Homeowners in Caithness have the opportunity to find out more about how micro-renewables systems, such as heat pumps, solar panels and wind turbine schemes, can help reduce the energy costs for domestic properties. Two events, which have been organised by Caithness Energy Advice, will take place in October from 12 noon until 6pm in the New Weigh Inn, Thurso on the 8th and Mackays Hotel, Wick on the 9th, and entry is free.
26/9/2008
First Minister to Attend Caithness Conference
The second annual Caithness Regeneration Conference takes place next week, arranged by key organisations in the area. First Minister Alex Salmond is scheduled to join around 150 stakeholders in the Far North economy in Thurso on Monday 29th September 2008, to discuss progress on the action plan devised to steer the region through the effects of the Dounreay nuclear plant's wind down and closure.25/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Fort William Sale -26 September 2008
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (2008 September, 26th) sold 3,667 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (2,503) averaged £22.80 per head and sold to £47 gross for a Cheviot from Erray Farm, Isle of Mull.24/9/2008
Dingwall & Highand Marts Ltd - Sale 25 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (2008 September, 25th) sold 4,542 breeding and store sheep. Breeding ewes (3,030) sold to £55 gross for Cheviots from No.Another Unique Calendar For 2009 From Martina Cross
The Caithness And Sutherland calendars from Martina Cross produced for 2007 and 2008 were sold out almost immediately. It was hardly surprising to anyone who has seen her work on her own web site and many examples on Caithness.org.
20/9/2008
Record Number of Women Seeking Distillery Careers
Women appear to be developing a serious taste for careers in the Scotch whisky industry alongside their growing appreciation of fine malts, according to the country's leading whisky producer, Diageo. In the past 12 months the company, which produces renowned brands such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell's, has received a record number of job applications from women seeking careers at its distilleries.
12/9/2008
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Fort William Sale - 13 September 2008
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 13th) sold 526 weaned calves and store cattle, and 6 OTM cattle at their annual show and sale. The judge, Mr A.11/9/2008
Pentland Firth Grid Connections To Be Investigated
Consultants have been appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government to identify options for renewable energy producers in the Pentland Firth, between Caithness and Orkney, to connect energy supplies to the grid. Xero Energy Ltd has been awarded the contract through the Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project.11/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 12th) sold 6,277 store lambs including 1,214 from Lewis Livestock Producers. Cheviot wedder lambs (3,088) averaged £30.24 and sold to £52 gross from No.11/9/2008
Council Introduces Speed Limits At Nine More Highland Schools
From Monday 15th September, 2008, eight more schools in the Highlands will have part time 20mph speed limits in operation for childrens' safety and one school will have its 20mph signage extended. The part-time 20mph speed limit at Muirtown Primary School, Inverness is being extended to include Scorguie Road at its junction with Firthview Drive.10/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 11 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 11th) sold 13,199 store lambs. Store lambs (13,199) averaged £33.33 and sold to £46 gross for Cheviots from No.9/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - 10 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 10th) sold 142 store cattle, 17 adult head of breeding cattle and 75 OTM cattle. Bullocks (87) averaged 158.4p and sold to 178.2p per kg and £900 gross.8/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 9 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 9th) sold 73 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (34) averaged 167.3p (-7.2p) and sold to 178p per kg and £1,180.80 gross.7/9/2008
Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd - Sale 8 September 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd, (September, 8th) sold 5,239 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual show and sale. The gimmer judge, Mr J.5/9/2008
Local Police Bring In More Officers To Caithness And Tain
Northern Constabulary intends to increase the number of police constables in Thurso, Wick and Tain. Superintendent Ian Arnott, Divisional Commander for Northern Constabulary's North Division said: "Over the last 18 months we have undergone a structural review that has identified a number of savings which the Chief Constable has reinvested in extra officers for our communities.4/9/2008
