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26/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd Sale 26th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 26th) sold 625 weaned calves and store cattle. Stot calves (175) averaged 205.7p and sold to 289.7p per kg for a 290kg British Blue cross from Shewglie, Glenurquhart.25/10/2011
Partnership Approach To Reduce Unauthorised Bonfires
The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service are joining forces to reduce the number of unauthorised bonfires throughout the Highlands in the lead up to Bonfire Night and the inappropriate use of fireworks. Group Manager Robert Scott from Highlands and Islands Fire and Rescue Service said that this was a good example of the Inverness Community Partnership working with partners and sharing information.25/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 25th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 25th) sold 62 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (35) averaged 198.6p (+4.5p) and sold to 211p per kg and �1,509.20 gross.24/10/2011
Industrial Action On Pensions - Scotland
Most trade unions are asking their members to support a national campaign of industrial action over pensions. Public sector pensions are in the news.23/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 24 October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 24th) sold 351 adult head of breeding cattle. Heifer with male calf (12) sold to �2,100 gross for a Limousin cross from Crossal, Isle of Skye.21/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21st October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 21st) sold 247 rams at its second continental ram sale of the year. Texel (93) sold to �800 gross for a shearling from Veltigar, Orkney.21/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 21st October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (October, 21st) sold 527 rams at its annual show and sale of North County Hill Cheviots. The overall champion was a two shear from Mr B.20/10/2011
First Minister Welcomes Nigg Purchase
First Minister Alex Salmond has welcomed the successful sale of the Nigg fabrication site on the Cromarty Firth to Global Energy Group (GEG) and announces �1.8m support to transform yard into a renewables hub. GEG has announced the completion of the sale from American company KBR and the Wakelyn Trust.20/10/2011
Gaelic Plan Consultation Meetings Begin In Thurso
Monday, 24 October, sees The Highland Council embarking on eight consecutive evening consultation meetings on its second generation draft Gaelic Language Plan. The consultation meetings are taking place in the following areas: � Thurso at the High School on Monday 24 October, � Portree at the Fingal Centre on 25 October, � Ullapool Macphail Centre on 26 October, � Inverness at Bun-sgoil Inbhir Nis on 27 October, � Fort William at Lochaber House on 28 October, � Dingwall at the Community Centre on 31 October, � Aviemore, on 1 November at the International Starters, and finally � Golspie on 2 November at the High School.New �4million Community Fund Launch
The Community of Caithness and North Sutherland is soon to gain from a new �4M community benefit package which is being provided by the NDA from the new Low Level Waste Facility currently being developed at Dounreay. The aim of the newly formed Caithness & North Sutherland Fund (CNSF) is "to increase the attractiveness of Caithness & North Sutherland as a place to live, work & invest with particular emphasis on achieving environmental, social, culture and infrastructure improvements".20/10/2011
Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) Event
Environmental Research Institute Castle Street, Thurso 10th November 2011 Assemble 1:30pm (for 2:00 start) - 4:00pm Presenter: Neil McLean of Creative Drainage (ex SEPA SuDS specialist/hydrologist) This talk will provide a basic introduction to SUDS before reviewing legislation and presenting concepts such as integrated drainage and the pipe-free network. Please contact: enquiries[AT]envir-assist.co.uk to register or call 0790182 4391 for more information Delegate registration fee - �25 Neil will also give a presentation on Green Roofs at 5pm as part of the ERI's evening lecture programme.19/10/2011
Nigg Yard Finally Sold To Global Energy Group
Global Energy Group completes historic purchase of Nigg yard. Leading energy industry service company the Global Energy Group today (20th October, 2011) announced it had succeeded in its bid to buy Nigg yard.
19/10/2011
Council Tax levy to tackle empty homes
1345 empty homes targeted in the Highlands Local authorities are to receive new powers to tax empty homes that could help raise millions to build new affordable housing. The Council Tax on Empty Homes and Housing Support Grant Bill proposals could apply to the 1345 properties that have currently been empty for more than six months and are liable to pay Council Tax in the Highlands.19/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 20th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 20th) sold 5,042 breeding & feeding sheep. Gimmers (560) averaged �110.36 and sold to �160 gross for Texels from Woodside, Muir of Tarradale.18/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 19th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 727 weaned calves and store cattle. Stot calves (333) averaged 195.4p and sold to 240.7p per kilo for a 295kg Charolais cross from Reisgill, Lybster.18/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd Sale 19th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 131 OTM cattle. OTM prime cows (44) averaged 145.5p and sold to 174.3p per kg for a 720kg Limousin cross from Fornighty Farm, Nairn, and �1,455 gross for a 915kg Charolais from Seafield, Portmahomack.17/10/2011
Wick Schools Consultations
Following a period of statutory consultation, The Highland Council is recommending the replacement of Wick's four primary schools with two new purpose built facilities. A report to be considered by the Education Culture and Sport Committee on Thursday 10 November will recommend the Council spends almost �20 million on two new community schools - one to the north of the River Wick and one to the south.17/10/2011
Capitalising On The Cloud
Applying New Practices To Deliver Business Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Enterprise (SE) and the ICT Knowledge Transfer Network are pleased to announce a major event for ICT companies in the North of Scotland. The event is aimed at bringing insight into new business models and opportunities for business that will be enabled by the roll out of high speed broadband access and advances in computing.17/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd Sale 18th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 18th) sold 43 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (19) averaged 194.1p (-1.3p) and sold to 206p per kg and �1,457.15 gross.17/10/2011
Bright Business Competition
THINK YOUR BUSINESS IDEA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL? New Start Scotland are offering the opportunity to new businesses in Scotland to win major prizes to help push their business forward. The web site www.newstartscotland.com/ gives the following details - Pitch your business idea to our panel of judges to win �5000 cash and up to �30,000 in support services and products.Our Social Media
