Delight at top grades. Highland pupils are celebrating a sharp increase in the number of candidates gaining top grades in this year's Higher exams.
Developers and planners in the renewables sector can now use a new report by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) on wild birds in an area of international importance to help inform future schemes. The SNH commissioned report 'Survey of the feeding areas, roosts and flight activity of qualifying species of the Caithness Lochs Special Protection Area' deals with Greenland white-fronted geese; greylag geese and whooper swans.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 7th) sold 57 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (30) averaged 208.3p (+1.9p) and sold to 218p per kg and £1,471.50 gross.
SSE is now recruiting for its new innovative training programme which offers 16-24 year olds in the Highlands the opportunity of a career within the energy industry. The 12 month programme will offer 28 young people the opportunity to gain some valuable hands on experience of life in the energy industry and the skills learned will help recruits develop a successful career in the future.
Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding a commercial premises being entered on Rutherford Street, Wick. Police would like to hear from any members of the public who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in this area between about 4pm Monday 30th July and 11am Wednesday 1st August 2012.
After nine years of continuous growth, Scotland's population in mid-2011 reached 5,254,800 - the highest ever. These figures, based on 2001 Census data, show a rise of 190,600 people over that period.
Scotland's Public Health Minister has welcomed figures published today on the causes of death in Scotland. The figures, published by the Registrar General, show that: • Between 2010 and 2011 C.
Police issue warning to public in Western Isles, Caithness and Sutherland regarding UKCASH scams. Police in the Western Isles are advising shop/garage staff to be aware of a scam to defraud their paypoint facilities.
Pentland Firth becomes Scotland's first Marine Energy Park Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker joined local MP John Thurso at Scrabster Harbour on monday to officially announce the Pentland Firth as only the second designated area in the country for marine and tidal energy. The designation is designed to help bring together manufacturers, financiers, developers and university researchers to create a centre of excellence in the sector and is a clear signal of the UK Government's commitment to marine energy.
Joint statement from NHS Highland and Riverbank Medical Practice, Thurso Riverbank Medical Practice in Thurso is going through a period of transition but we would like to reassure patients that there will be NO change to general medical services being provided from the practice. Following an exceptionally difficult period, the partners of Riverbank Medical Practice have taken the very difficult decision to end their partnership.
Official statistics published today show that over the year the volume of retail sales in Scotland grew by 0.6 per cent, but with a small fall in the volume and value of retail sales in Scotland in the second quarter of this year. On an annual basis, we continue to see growth in the sector with the volume of retail sales, growing by 0.6 per cent, which is in-line with GB growth rates.
Nominations sought for Scottish Health Awards 2012. The search is on for top health workers and teams across the Highlands as the Scottish Health Awards 2012 open for nominations.
Partners want to ensure a safe and secure Belladrum 2012. Multi-agency partners (Northern Constabulary, NHS Highland, Highland Council, Scottish Ambulance Service, the British Red Cross and Highland Alcohol & Drugs Partnership) want Belladrum 2012 festival goers to have a safe and secure event.
Sales volumes soar whilst average property prices decrease by 0.2 per cent. Registers of Scotland published statistics today showing that the total volume of sales across Scotland registered during the first quarter of 2012/13 was 18,514, an increase of 9.2% on the same quarter the previous year.
Graduates in Scotland will be offered more chances to take on internships at Scottish firms following the investment of around £200,000 by the Scottish Government. The funding will support Adopt-an-Intern, a programme with a proven track record of helping graduates into permanent jobs, and will go towards another 110 placements in 2012/13.
Plans to put Scotland's food and drink sector ahead of the game were revealed today by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Richard Lochhead. The Food and Drink 2014 Action Plan - announced ahead of events to promote Scottish Food and Drink at London 2012 - will help to ensure Scottish food and drink companies maximise their competitive advantage and capitalise on the economic opportunity current and future events offer.
The Rotary Club of Thurso are inviting budding engineers and willing competitors of ages 8 to 88, to participate in the Thurso Soap-Box Grand Prix, at 1.00pm on 8th September 2012, at The North Highland College. The idea is for individuals or teams to design and construct the fastest, most attractive and most entertaining free-rolling soap-box kart they can.
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses following a reported road traffic collision about 1:45am on Sunday 22 July 2012. This was at A882, Haster, Caithness, two cars collided and one of the cars left the location without stopping or reporting the matter to Police.
Home security advice. Don't give thieves a chance...
Police remind drivers to remain patient during a busy end to the week on the roads in and around Inverness. Police are reminding motorists that this coming week is likely to be busier than normal on roads in and around Inverness with a number of high profile events taking place.
