News Archive

Wick High To Be Part Of �1.25bn Building Programme

BUILDING BETTER SCHOOLS ACROSS SCOTLAND Over 12,000 pupils across Scotland will be lifted out of poor condition schools following announcement of the first 14 secondary schools to benefit from the �1.25bn school building programme.   Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Fiona Hyslop made the announcement today as she visited one of the schools to benefit, Lasswade High in Midlothian, before officially opening the new Armadale Academy.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.  

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.