Environmental Research Institute Castle Street, Thurso 10th November 2011 Assemble 1:30pm (for 2:00 start) - 4:00pm Presenter: Neil McLean of Creative Drainage (ex SEPA SuDS specialist/hydrologist) This talk will provide a basic introduction to SUDS before reviewing legislation and presenting concepts such as integrated drainage and the pipe-free network. Please contact: enquiries[AT]envir-assist.co.uk to register or call 0790182 4391 for more information Delegate registration fee - £25 Neil will also give a presentation on Green Roofs at 5pm as part of the ERI's evening lecture programme.
Global Energy Group completes historic purchase of Nigg yard. Leading energy industry service company the Global Energy Group today (20th October, 2011) announced it had succeeded in its bid to buy Nigg yard.
1345 empty homes targeted in the Highlands Local authorities are to receive new powers to tax empty homes that could help raise millions to build new affordable housing. The Council Tax on Empty Homes and Housing Support Grant Bill proposals could apply to the 1345 properties that have currently been empty for more than six months and are liable to pay Council Tax in the Highlands.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 20th) sold 5,042 breeding & feeding sheep. Gimmers (560) averaged £110.36 and sold to £160 gross for Texels from Woodside, Muir of Tarradale.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 727 weaned calves and store cattle. Stot calves (333) averaged 195.4p and sold to 240.7p per kilo for a 295kg Charolais cross from Reisgill, Lybster.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 19th) sold 131 OTM cattle. OTM prime cows (44) averaged 145.5p and sold to 174.3p per kg for a 720kg Limousin cross from Fornighty Farm, Nairn, and £1,455 gross for a 915kg Charolais from Seafield, Portmahomack.
Following a period of statutory consultation, The Highland Council is recommending the replacement of Wick's four primary schools with two new purpose built facilities. A report to be considered by the Education Culture and Sport Committee on Thursday 10 November will recommend the Council spends almost £20 million on two new community schools - one to the north of the River Wick and one to the south.
Applying New Practices To Deliver Business Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Scottish Enterprise (SE) and the ICT Knowledge Transfer Network are pleased to announce a major event for ICT companies in the North of Scotland. The event is aimed at bringing insight into new business models and opportunities for business that will be enabled by the roll out of high speed broadband access and advances in computing.
THINK YOUR BUSINESS IDEA HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE SUCCESSFUL? New Start Scotland are offering the opportunity to new businesses in Scotland to win major prizes to help push their business forward. The web site www.newstartscotland.com/ gives the following details - Pitch your business idea to our panel of judges to win £5000 cash and up to £30,000 in support services and products.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 18th) sold 43 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (19) averaged 194.1p (-1.3p) and sold to 206p per kg and £1,457.15 gross.
Northern Constabulary are advising retailers to be on their guard after a shop in Golspie which uses the "UKASH" pre-payment collection network (worked over a phone line) was the victim of a fraud. A telephone caller to the shop line purported to be a friend of the owner and befriended / reassured the staff member.
Scottish Enterprise and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB) are currently seeking proposals for business focused research and development projects in sensors and informatics. This competition is open to businesses in the Highlands and Islands.
Thurso Heritage Society has recently published a 30th Anniversary calendar featuring twelve photographs of the town as it was from the late 1800s until the 1940s. The limited edition calendar priced at £5 features the iconic image of Old St.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 15th) sold 402 weaned calves and store cattle, 40 OTM cattle and 38 adult head of breeding cattle. Bullocks (205) averaged 193.4p and sold to 267.9p per kg for a 209kg Charolais cross from Ardtornish Farms, Oban, and £690 gross for a 381kg Limousin cross from 8, 9 & 10 Cuilchenna, Fort William.
Many acres of print have been written about the Scottish Parliament building but now a new publication will illuminate an unusual corner of this much talked about structure. A Scottish Natural Heritage funded leaflet will lift the lid on the stones in the Canongate Wall.
FREE ADS TO HELP CAITHNESS TRADERS Times are tough for small businesses but what can be done to make things better for traders in Caithness. Well there are two things we can identify that make life better for any business.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (October, 14th) sold 4,788 store sheep. Lambs (4,623) averaged £51.11 and sold to £75 gross for Cheviots from Crannich, Ardross.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise, in partnership with Scottish Development International (SDI), is holding an Introductory Preparedness Programme in Inverness. Next course: 3rd and 4th of Nov 2011 This programme is fully funded by Smart Exporter, an ambitious new trade skills programme, and is targeted at Highlands and Islands companies that are thinking about exporting for the first time or businesses that are new to exporting.
The benefits associated with the increased use of solar panels and other renewable energy sources in homes are clearly recognised by The Highland Council. However, Trading Standards officers at The Highland Council, after being made aware of the existence of what appears to be misleading marketing practices by some solar panel suppliers, are offering a word of caution to householders and advising them to do their homework thoroughly before signing any deal.
The new look Scottish Thistle Awards have been announced today. As you may remember, a widespread consultation exercise with the tourism industry was carried out by VisitScotland.