This training programme was commissioned by the Community Land Unit of Highlands and Islands Enterprise. This training programme will be delivered in Lybster.
The second budget of this Scottish Government has been passed by Parliament, securing vital public spending at a time when the economy needs it most. John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth said the vote in favour of the spending plans would ensure a massive investment programme across Scotland would go ahead, keeping the economy moving and supporting nearly 5,000 jobs.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 4th) sold 227 store cattle and 50 OTM cattle. Bullocks (110) averaged 172.6p and sold to 218.9p per kg and £935 gross.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (February, 3rd) sold 74 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (33) averaged 165.3p (-1.3p) and sold to 173p per kg and £1,164.40 gross.
Mothers Day is on Sunday 22nd March in 2009 so there is plenty of time to think about how to give something different. Flowers and chocolates are great but is there something she has always wanted to do but never had the time or just never got round to it.
Scotland's Chief Statistician has published the Aggregate Estimates for Total Income from Farming (TIFF) for 2008 and the Estimates of Average Net Farm Income (NFI) for 2007-08. The statistics show that total income from farming decreased by £11.9 million in 2008 to £629.6 million, a fall of 1.8 per cent over the previous year before inflation is taken into account.
The massive economic potential of marine renewable energy in the North of Scotland will be mapped out for the first time. The Scottish Government has commissioned a Marine Spatial Plan for the Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters.
Long serving Highland Councillor for Inverness, Jimmy MacDonald, has died after a long illness at the age of 60. A native Gaelic speaker from Baleshare in North Uist, Councillor MacDonald joined local government in 1986 when he was elected to the former Highland Regional Council.
The Highland Council has agreed to accelerate its spending on the facelift of Thurso pedestrian precinct to complete the £300,000 project by Easter. The six-week first phase of the reconstruction of the pedestrian-friendly area was completed at the end of last year.
In recognition of the valuable work Social Enterprise companies in the Highlands do in diverting waste from landfill sites, The Highland Council has confirmed its continued support by allocating over £1.1 million of grant funding for the next two years. In Highland currently 7 groups receive grant funding based on an agreed amount for every tonne recycled plus the equivalent waste disposal cost for every tonne recycled.
Communities and developers are being invited to have their say in shaping future policy aimed at improving open space in new residential developments in the Highlands. A consultation, organised by The Highland Council's Planning and Development Service, runs until Friday 20 March.
A free event advising on renewable energy for businesses is to be held in Inverness on Tuesday, February 3 2009. The focus of the event is on-site renewable energy for business.
The Centre for Rural Health in Inverness, and Distance Lab, a digital media research institute based at Horizon Scotland in Forres, are to work together to develop a new communication system that will enable suffers of chronic lung disease to participate in group rehabilitation exercises in the comfort of their own homes. The research has been funded by a £63,000 grant from Chest, Heart & Stroke Scotland (CHSS).
An essential guide to benefits and money advice has been produced by The Highland Council. The booklet is free and available at Council Service Points and online via the home page of the Council's web site: www.highland.gov.uk.
The Kandahar Club races each year in Switzerland at the world famous Murren Inferno downhill ski race - the longest downhill race in the world. This year the North Highland's Mey Selections Barrogill has sponsored the Hulse-Palmer Cup which is awarded to the three Kandahar teams with the best improved times in the Inferno race, and to the member of the Club with the best individual performance.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts, (January, 28th) sold 3,434 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (2,285) averaged £51.74 and sold to £80 gross for Beltex crosses from Aberchalder Estate, Gorthleck.
Pupils at Holm Primary school, Inverness will be able to monitor how much of the energy they use is powered by the sun now a new photo-voltaic system has been installed on the roof which will generate clean and free renewable energy to the school They will also be able to carry out experiments and learn more about solar power generation thanks to a special student kit which was handed over to the school by Chairman of the Planning, Environment and Development Committee, Councillor Ian Ross. He said: "A priority of the Council is to look at our own estate and identify ways we can cut down on the amount of energy our buildings use.
The first in a series of free business clinics, providing practical advice for local firms throughout the Highlands and Islands, takes place in Kirkwall next week (Wednesday, February 4). Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has organised the clinics as part of its package of measures to help the region's businesses address the current economic downturn.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (January, 27th) sold 101 prime cattle and 1154 prime sheep. Prime bullocks (51) averaged 166.6p (-1.0p) and sold to 180p per kg and £1,292.85 gross.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with the Highland Employers Coalition are organising a series of short workshops throughout the region. The workshops are designed to focus around diversity in the workplace and are particularly relevant to small businesses and organisations who may be concerned about: · Retaining their best people ? · Recruiting the right staff ? · The legal risks arising from employment ? · Staff absences increasing? · Staff stress? · Not being seen as an employer of choice ? · Opportunities to open up new markets ? Developing a diverse workforce can help with all of these situations! Whether you have started to develop equality policies or just don't know where to start - this event is for you.
