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13/10/2008
Fire Your Business Forward
Relight your business spark and fire your business forward Fusion, the organisation which encourages entrepreneurship in the Highlands and Islands, is hosting its annual conference "Light Your Fire" 2008 at Aviemore Highland Resort on 20th and 21st November 2008 and welcomes Scotland's "curry king", Dr Charan Gill MBE, as keynote speaker.   The two day networking event aims to inspire, encourage and support Highlands and Islands businesses into generating new innovative business ideas.  
12/10/2008
Treasury Statement On Financial Support To The Banking Industry
With continuing exceptional instability in the global financial markets, the Government is today taking decisive action, by implementing the comprehensive set of measures it announced on 8 October, to make commercial investments in UK banks and building societies to help stabilise their position and support the long term strength of the economy.   The overall aim of these measures is to support stability in the financial system; to protect ordinary savers, depositors, businesses and borrowers; and to safeguard the interests of the taxpayer.  
The Big Green Challenge
a talking point for teenagers in the Highlands and Islands An innovative project by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is helping pupils across Scotland to gain a better understanding and awareness of renewable energy.   More than 120 S1 & S3 students from 25 schools across the Highlands and Islands are putting their talking skills to the test in The Big Green Challenge debating competition.  
10/10/2008
New Kerbside Recycling Collections for Rural Areas in Caithness
The Highland Council has invested in a new vehicle and crew to expand the recycling routes in the far north.  Caithness will be the first area in the Highlands to receive the Council's new kerbside recycling collection for rural areas.  
10/10/2008
Portrait Sessions For The Family - Local Photographer Angus Mackay
Would you like to get a portrait of your child or children, or get that photo of family or friends that you've talked about? If so, book a sitting with Angus at the Portland Arms Hotel, Lybster on Saturday 25th or Sunday 26th October.   Introductory sitting fee is only �40, and includes a 12"x8" print, with images available to view on-line, and additional prints in various sizes starting at only �5 for a 9"x6".  
9/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 10 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 10th) sold 4,487 breeding ewes and lambs at their annual Blackface & Cross ewes, gimmers, ewe lambs sale.  Blackface ewes (2,781) sold to �92 gross for correct ewes from Lairgandour, Daviot.  
9/10/2008
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Blackface Rams Sale 10 October 2008
Dingwall, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 10th) sold 138 Blackface rams at their PK Nutrition sponsored show and sale.  The judge, Mr J.  
7/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 7th) sold 63 prime cattle.  Prime bullocks (30) averaged 163.3p (+4.3p) and sold to 173p per kg and �1,236.70 gross.  
7/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Special Sale - 8 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., held a special sale of 1890 store lambs on behalf of Lewis Livestock Producers.  Lambs (1890) sold to �53.50 gross for Texel crosses from High Borve, Isle of Lewis.  
7/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 8 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 8th) sold 676 store cattle and 32 OTM cattle at their show and sale of weaned calves and yearlings with Aberdeen Angus section.  The judge, Mr Tom Henderson, Udale, Poyntzfield, awarded the champion to a 400kg Limousin bullock from Messrs W.  
7/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Fort Willam Sale - 8 October 2008
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 8th) sold 2301 sheep of all classes.  Lambs (1602) averaged �20.25 per head and sold to �50.50 gross for Crosses from Blargie Farm, Laggan.  
6/10/2008
Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 7 October 2008
STORNOWAY, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 7th) sold 1,578 sheep of all classes.  Store lambs (1,014) sold to �36 gross for Suffolk crosses from No.  
5/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Portree Sale - 6 October 2008
PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October 6th) sold 2,874 store lambs and ewes.  Lambs (1,277) averaged �17.27 and sold to �36 per head for Cheviots from No.  
2/10/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd - Sale 3 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 3rd) sold 8,351 store lambs.  Lambs (8,351) averaged �29.79 and sold to �60 gross for Texel crosses from Woodlands, Dingwall.  
30/9/2008
Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd -Sale 1 October 2008
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 1st) sold 574 store cattle and 23 OTM cattle at their show and sale of weaned calves and yearlings, sponsored by Ian Roger Haulage, Keith.  The judge, Mr G.  
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 2008Thumbnail for article : 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 CaithnessThumbnail for article : 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.