DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 16th) sold 4,376 sheep. Lambs (3,690) averaged £66.27 (+£6.63 on the year) and sold to £111 gross for a Beltex cross from Tullyglens, Dunphail.
The first robotic-assisted operations have taken place at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, and the teams involved are delighted with how well the new technology has worked. NHS Highland took delivery of the dual console DaVinci Xi robot, produced by Intuitive Surgical, in June this year.
The Citizens' Assembly on Democracy in the UK - part of the Unit's current research project examining attitudes to democracy in the UK - will meet for the first time this weekend. The project's lead, Alan Renwick, here answers five key questions about what the Assembly will do, how it will operate, and why it deserves attention.
The ‘Sort & Seg' innovation competition, launched in July 2020, set the challenge of finding ways to sort and segregate mixed radioactive waste at some of the UK's oldest nuclear sites. The first phase of the competition, run in partnership with the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), Magnox Ltd, Sellafield Ltd and Innovate UK, asked companies to submit proposals on how they would bring together innovative techniques and technology to tackle this ‘rad-waste' challenge.
The Highland Council's resilient digital learning estate continues to connect and support learners and educators across Highland, including the creation of a new digital toolkit for teaching staff. Education Chair, Cllr John Finlayson said: "The extensive digital learning estate available across Highland for staff, pupils, parents and carers is an effective way to empower and develop digital opportunities across Highland schools.
UK Government not cooperating on fair work and net-zero principles. UK Ministers will not commit to implementing green ports in Scotland that are underpinned by fair work conditions and net-zero ambitions, according to Business Minister Ivan McKee.
Rural Affairs Secretary writes to UK Government. The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Mairi Gougeon has written to Lord Frost CMG expressing concern at the UK Government's decision to alter and delay further importing stages of the Border Operating Model.
5,529* new cases of COVID-19 reported. 60,077* new tests for COVID-19 that reported results 9.9%* of these were positive.
More than £500,000 to study the pressures faced from pollution and climate change. A project to gauge the impact of environmental and climate change on Scotland's iconic wild salmon population has begun.
COP26, trade and historic links to be discussed with Nordic and Baltic nations. Collaborative projects for COP26, the Wellbeing Economy and the key strategic and trade importance of the Nordic and Baltic nations are to be at the centre of increased Scottish Government international engagement.
Pupils in schools across the Highlands are being offered a week of online learning to celebrate wildlife and biodiversity. Utilising Google Classroom, the online learning will run from September 27 to October 1 with each day covering a different topic.
Tha Buill Comataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd an-diugh (16 Sultain) air an deagh dhùrachdan a chur gu coimhearsnachd sgoile ùir ann an Siorrachd Inbhir Nis, Alba Nuadh. Thuirt Cathraiche Comataidh Gàidhlig Chomhairle na Gàidhealtachd, an Comhairliche Calum Rothach: "Tha ceanglaichean domhainn is daingeann air a bhith eadar Alba Nuadh agus a' Ghàidhealtachd airson iomadh bliadhna agus tha Comhairle na Gàidhealtachd fìor thoilichte cluinntinn gun deach sgoil ùr Foghlam tron Ghàidhlig a stèidheachadh ann am Mabou, Ceap Breatainn.
Scotland's largest windfarm, Moray East, today announced that it had installed the last of its 100 Vestas V164-9.5 MW turbines at sea. The windfarm began generating when its first few turbines came online in June and has been gradually increasing output as more turbines are firstly installed, then commissioned.
Scottish Child Payment Bridging Payments The Scottish Child Payment Bridging Payments bring together the Covid hardship payments and the Family Pandemic Payment into one payment, made 4 times a year. These payments are available for each child who gets free school meals because of low income.
Low income families will benefit from a £320 uplift before Christmas as part of the Scottish Government's commitment to tackling child poverty. Eligible families with children in school will receive payments of £160 per child in October and December.
The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands Mairi Gougeon has written to Lord Frost CMG expressing concern at the UK Government's decision to alter and delay further importing stages of the Border Operating Model. In the letter, Ms Gougeon highlights the UK Government's lack of consultation with the devolved nations, giving Scottish Ministers no involvement in something that has material impact on Scotland and its food and drink industry.
Sixty-six creative professionals from the Highlands will benefit from a new commissioning programme, Spirit:360, it was announced by High Life Highland and Creative Scotland today. The Spirit:360 programme was established to support the creation of new work inspired by stories reflecting the theme of the ‘Spirit of the Highlands'.
26 new reported death(s) of people who have tested positive. 94 people were in intensive care yesterday with recently confirmed COVID-19.
Plans to help the UK's farmers and food and drink businesses boost exports have been announced today to mark Back British Farming Day 2021. Plans to help the UK's farmers and food and drink businesses boost exports have been announced today to mark Back British Farming Day 2021.
A strategy to deliver world class cancer care for children and young people has been published by the Scottish Government. Collaborative and Compassionate Cancer Care, the Cancer Strategy for Children and Young People in Scotland 2021-2026, was launched by Health Secretary Humza Yousaf during an online event.
