New statistics, published to coincide with Carers Scotland's Carers Rights Day, Friday 7 December 2007, show that the average loss in earnings last year by carers who had either to give up their job, reduce their hours or take a more junior position in order to care for sick, frail or disabled relatives or partners, was £11,291*. There are 376,203 carers of working age in Scotland.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd, (December, 6th) sold 1,676 sheep of all classes. Lambs (1,220) sold to £32.30 for Mules from Lairgandour, Daviot, and Texel crosses from No.
Mey Selections, the brand inspired by HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay and created by a group of farmers in the North Highlands of Scotland, has launched a range of luxury hampers on its new website www.mey-selections.com in time for Christmas. They are available for all to purchase from selected retail outlets or by telephone.
4th December 2007 SHAFT ISOLATION PROJECT AHEAD OF SCHEDULE Dounreay's shaft isolation is currently one month ahead of schedule. The project team has completed 75 per cent of the drilling and grouting required to construct the isolation barrier around the shaft.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (4th December 2007 ) sold 54 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (22) averaged 123.4p and sold to 133p per kg for a 620kg Limousin from Tore Farm, Culbokie, and £858 gross for a 715kg Simmental cross from Redhill, Allanfearn, both to Woodhead Brothers, Turriff..
Highland tourism business operators and community tourism groups will gather tomorrow (Wednesday 5th December) in Inverness to discuss how they can work together to improve their tourism product and attract more visitors. Delegates at The Highland Council's 6th Annual Tourism Seminar will hear speakers from Alness, Invergordon, Crieff, Castle Douglas and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire.
Senior managers across Scotland are missing easy opportunities to hone their skills, as they fail to make use of the online resources available to them. Figures, published today, show that technological and cultural barriers have hindered widespread uptake of online learning in Scotland, despite recognition of the business benefits it brings.
HITRANS and Highlands & Islands Enterprise (HIE) A9 Perth to Inverness - Economic Appraisal Study Strategic Impact Assessment and EALI - Final Report Scott Wilson Page 1 October 2007 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY E.1 Background E.1.1 The A9 is the main trunk route from the central belt to the Highlands and Islands and as such has been assessed as having the highest level of functionality of any transport link in the region, accounting for almost all passenger journeys and freight movements between Inverness and the central belt along the corridor. It is a lifeline route for the island communities of Orkney, Lewis and Harris for supplies and business links and is an essential route for tourist trips visiting the north of Scotland.
Despite the global credit crunch, the festive season is set to lure consumers to splash out again this Christmas. So the Credit Services Association (CSA) the official body representing the UK debt collection industry has re-launched its seven point plan to help consumers avoid the pitfalls of debt over the festive period.
Hijobs.co.uk is pleased to announce a brand new recruitment advertising tie-up with goodmoves.org.uk, the premier careers hub for the charity and voluntary sector in Scotland and Wales. Hijobs launched in August 2006 and has established itself as one of the largest jobs sites in the Highlands and Islands and NE Scotland - covering Aberdeen city/shire, Moray, Highland, Argyll & Bute, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland.
Twenty-one Highland & Islands organisations have won an award recognising 10 years of their commitment to using the Investors in People Standard. Wester Ross Fisheries, HM Prison Inverness, G & A Barnie Building Services and Loch Insh Water Sports, were among the winners who picked up the accolade at a celebration dinner and ceilidh at Stirling Castle on 29 November 2007.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (November 27th) sold 103 prime cattle at its Christmas Show & Sale sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Scot JCB, John M. Munro Butchers, MacRae & Dick Landrover Centre, Aberdeen Journals, Highland Industrial Supplies, and Harbro Farm Sales and judged by Eric Munro of John M.
Invernessians have helped select three new virtues to take the city forward into the 21st century. The new virtues are perseverance, open-heartedness and insight.
Scotland's rural communities need to be given a louder voice and Scottish Government policies need to be properly "rural proofed", according to the findings of a new study published by Scotland's foremost consumer organisation. The Rural Advocacy study was commissioned by the Scottish Consumer Council and brought together a cross section of organisations from the voluntary and public sectors.
QUOYBRAE, Aberdeen & Northern Marts (19th November) sold 2,772 Prime, Store & Breeding Sheep. Prime Lambs (163) sold to 72.8p a kg for 5 42.4kg Suffolks from M W & A Sutherland, Brabsterdorran and £32.50 gross for a 58kg Mule from J T M MacKay, Thura Mains.
GO-AHEAD FOR NEW WASTE FACILITY Dounreay has received authorisation from regulators to commence active commissioning of a newly-constructed waste-handling facility. The facility cost £10 million to construct and will increase the site's capacity for storing solid intermediate level waste from the clean-up and demolition of the fast reactor experiment.
QUOYBRAE, Aberdeen & Northern Marts (12th November) sold 333 Weaned Calves, Store & Breeding Cattle. Bullocks (167) averaged 121.9p to 226p per kg for a 239kg Limousin from J & G More, Lynton Cottage, Ulbster and £700 gross for a 559kg Limousin from M & L Armitage & Son, Lochquoy, Castletown.
Christmas is coming and many folk are buying presents for friends and families. Burglars often do their dshopping by breakinginot other people's homes and businesses.
Christmas shoppers could get less than they bargained for if their carefully chosen gifts get stolen from the office, warn insurance experts. Office workers often make the most of lunch hours to minimise the last minute present rush, but storing purchases in the office could be a risky idea if the company's insurance does not cover against theft of personal belongings.
A revised version of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH)'s online handbook of advice for farmers - packed with ideas on innovative farming technology - has been published. The Targeted Inputs for a Better Rural Environment (TIBRE) Arable Handbook features 44 technologies and techniques to help Scotland's arable farmers become more eco-efficient and in many cases improve their profits.
