Twelve Highland business leaders have been selected to take part in the next IMPACT30 programme. The programme aims to support the next generation of business leaders, by providing personalised support, coaching and mentoring responsive to their unique growth needs.
DINGWALL, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd, (April 10th) sold 15 Young Farmers over-wintered cattle at their annual show and sale, kindly sponsored by Messrs Craiglands Quarry, Fortrose, Conan Vets, Conon Bridge and ABP, Perth. Bullocks (11) averaged 243.9p and sold to 285.0p per kilo for the 3rd prize unhaltered bullock, a 400kg British Blue cross from Scott Dingwall, Culbokie East, Culbokie, and £1,280 gross twice for the haltered reserve champion and 2nd haltered bullock, a 495kg British Blue cross from Duncan Munro, Invercharron Mains, Ardgay and also for the 1st prize unhaltered bullock, a 520kg Limousin cross from Scott MacRae, Shawpark, North Kessock.
Skills Development Scotland on behalf of the ICT and Digital Technologies Skills Group (of which HIE are a partner), are undertaking an analysis of the Digital Technologies sector in Scotland. This sector is important as it plays an underpinning role in driving the competitiveness of Scotland's other growth sectors as well as being a significant employer in its own right.
ACCORDING to the latest data from HomeLet's Rental Index, UK rents for new tenancies have begun to rise at a rate not seen in the market for over two years. The annualised picture shows rental values having increased at a higher rate than was seen in 2018 - rising by 3.3% in the last 12 months.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (April, 9th) sold 10 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (3) averaged 209.3p (-8.7p) and sold to 213.0p per kg and £1,373.50 gross.
POTHOLES EPIDEMIC ON UK ROADS: BRITS ARE SPENDING £4.9BN A YEAR REPAIRING POTHOLE DAMAGE TO CARS... AND WOULD BE WILLING TO PAY HIGHER TAXES TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
Public invited to have their say on how Community Councils are created and governed. The Highland Council is encouraging members of the public to respond to its public consultation on how Community Councils are created and governed (The Community Council Scheme Review 2018 - 2019).
Less favoured area payments underway. Hill farmers and crofters operating in some of our most remote and marginalised areas will benefit from the commencement of payments worth more than £24 million.
As we come into spring-time and lambing season, visiting a farm is an enjoyable and educational experience for many people, particularly children. However, visiting a farm or animal petting centre carries a small risk of catching infection from animals or the environment.
A freedom of information request has been published on the Scottish Government web site showing which newspapers are bought by Scottish Government. The cost for one year to February 2019 was £74620.
Funding available to 'UK Returners' for seven years. Tuition fee and living cost support will continue to be available to eligible UK nationals returning to study in Scotland from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland for seven years after EU exit.
EU citizens living in Scotland are to be supported to remain in Scotland during and beyond the uncertainty associated with an EU exit, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. The First Minister made a commitment to EU citizens that Scotland remains their home as she promised to continue to make a strong case for their rights to be protected in any EU exit scenario.
The Deputy Presiding Officer, Linda Fabiani MSP, and Liam McArthur MSP will take part in a series of engagements in North America to celebrate Scotland Week. The visit also coincides with the 20-year anniversary of the Scottish Parliament.
Thousands of people across America celebrated National Peanut Butter and Jelly day this week. Thousands of people across the US will celebrate National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day with a dollop of jam, thanks to the rise in exports from the UK's biggest seller of jams, marmalades and preserves in the USA, Mackays.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (April, 4th) sold 5,674 sheep of all classes including the annual spring sale of ewe lambs. Ewe lambs (3,266) averaged £73.26 (+ £3.44 on the year) and sold to £138 gross for a pen of Cheviots from Suisgill Estate, Helmsdale.
Highland Council Leaders have welcomed the introduction of a new Inverness - London Heathrow service this week by British Airways which will allow people to travel between the two cities and return the same day. Leader of The Highland Council, Cllr Margaret Davidson welcomes the new flight schedule that will see a 30 per cent increase in capacity on the route and bring the number of flights up to three return services on Saturdays and Sundays, with a double daily service Monday to Friday.
The NDA has pledged £5 million towards a project to upgrade Scrabster Harbour, close to the Dounreay nuclear site in the north of Scotland, improving its capacity to receive cruise ships and vessels working in the offshore oil and gas industry. The NDA Socio-economic fund will contribute to the development and refurbishment of the harbour's St Ola's Pier, increasing its capacity to receive larger vessels.
The Small Businesses Index 2019 analyses the 100 most populous cities across Europe, and ranks them according to four criteria: the amount and type of Small Businesses, Density, Real Estate factors, and various forms of External Support. While Spanish cities Valencia and Madrid rank first and second place, and Germany steals nine of the top thirty places in the ranking, the UK secures multiple positions thanks to Glasgow's availability of rental spaces, London’s sheer volume of enterprise, and Manchester’s impressive score for External support, which involves factors such as financial measures, initiative of the population, and subsidies supporting small businesses.
Action on throwaway culture among motorists. Tougher action on littering from vehicles is to be introduced as part of a future Circular Economy Bill, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced.
Payments underway ahead of schedule. Around 7,000 specialist beef producers will benefit from payments worth around £40 million in the coming weeks.