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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
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.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.16/10/2011
Police Warning To Retailers
Northern Constabulary are advising retailers to be on their guard after a shop in Golspie which uses the "UKASH" pre-payment collection network (worked over a phone line) was the victim of a fraud. A telephone caller to the shop line purported to be a friend of the owner and befriended / reassured the staff member.15/10/2011
�18million Project and Competition In Research and Development
Scottish Enterprise and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) are currently seeking proposals for business focused research and development projects in sensors and informatics. This competition is open to businesses in the Highlands and Islands.14/10/2011
Thurso Heritage 30th Anniversary 2012 Calendar
Thurso Heritage Society has recently published a 30th Anniversary calendar featuring twelve photographs of the town as it was from the late 1800s until the 1940s. The limited edition calendar priced at �5 features the iconic image of Old St.
14/10/2011
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 15th October 2011
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 15th) sold 402 weaned calves and store cattle, 40 OTM cattle and 38 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (205) averaged 193.4p and sold to 267.9p per kg for a 209kg Charolais cross from Ardtornish Farms, Oban, and �690 gross for a 381kg Limousin cross from 8, 9 & 10 Cuilchenna, Fort William.
14/10/2011
Read It In The Stones
Many acres of print have been written about the Scottish Parliament building but now a new publication will illuminate an unusual corner of this much talked about structure. A Scottish Natural Heritage funded leaflet will lift the lid on the stones in the Canongate Wall.
FREE ADs For Caithness Products Until Christmas
FREE ADS TO HELP CAITHNESS TRADERS Times are tough for small businesses but what can be done to make things better for traders in Caithness. Well there are two things we can identify that make life better for any business.
13/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd- Sale 14th October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 4,788 store sheep. Lambs (4,623) averaged �51.11 and sold to �75 gross for Cheviots from Crannich, Ardross.
13/10/2011
Introductory International Preparedness Programme
Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), is holding an Introductory Preparedness Programme in Inverness. Next course: 3rd and 4th of Nov 2011 This programme is fully funded by Smart Exporter, an ambitious new trade skills programme, and is targeted at Highlands and Islands companies that are thinking about exporting for the first time or businesses that are new to exporting.13/10/2011
Highland Householders Advised To Research Solar Panel Deals
The benefits associated with the increased use of solar panels and other renewable energy sources in homes are clearly recognised by The Highland Council. However, Trading Standards officers at The Highland Council, after being made aware of the existence of what appears to be misleading marketing practices by some solar panel suppliers, are offering a word of caution to householders and advising them to do their homework thoroughly before signing any deal.13/10/2011
Scottish Thistle Awards Undergo Major Transformation
The new look Scottish Thistle Awards have been announced today. As you may remember, a widespread consultation exercise with the tourism industry was carried out by VisitScotland.12/10/2011
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 12 October 2011
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 12th) sold 2,169 weaned calves at their annual district ballot show and sale. The judge, Mr A.12/10/2011
Reigniting Highland's Financial Services Industry
People in Highland are being urged to explore a dynamic new initiative aimed to attract and retain talent in the financial services industry. There are 1,117 people currently working in these services in Highland.
12/10/2011
�170 million package to sharpen UK's competitive edge
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (National) Next phase in campaign to promote careers in industry The UK's ability to stay at the forefront of world-class manufacturing received a boost of over �170 million today as the Government announced a package to drive future growth. A high value manufacturing technology and innovation centre will receive over �140 million over a six year period and is open for business.[Builders]
11/10/2011Caithness Firm Gets Timber Contract For John O' Groats
Local Timber Manufacturer Confirmed for Natural Retreats John O'Groats Site Following the start of work in September to rejuvenate John O'Groats as a premium tourist destination, work continues on the ambitious project to redevelop the historic hotel and adjacent land. As part of the project to completely transform and rejuvenate the area, a �1 million building contract has been awarded to local timber frame manufacturer Norscot Joinery Ltd from Wick.
10/10/2011
Caithness U3A - First Newsletter
U3A - University Of The Third Age http://www.u3a.org.uk/ The Third Age Trust is the national representative body for the Universities of Third Age (U3As) in the UK. U3As are self-help, self-managed lifelong learning co-operatives for older people no longer in full time work, providing opportunities for their members to share learning experiences in a wide range of interest groups and to pursue learning not for qualifications, but for fun.
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