The second annual Caithness Regeneration Conference takes place next week, arranged by key organisations in the area. First Minister Alex Salmond is scheduled to join around 150 stakeholders in the Far North economy in Thurso on Monday 29th September 2008, to discuss progress on the action plan devised to steer the region through the effects of the Dounreay nuclear plant's wind down and closure.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (2008 September, 26th) sold 3,667 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (2,503) averaged £22.80 per head and sold to £47 gross for a Cheviot from Erray Farm, Isle of Mull.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (2008 September, 25th) sold 4,542 breeding and store sheep. Breeding ewes (3,030) sold to £55 gross for Cheviots from No.
The Caithness And Sutherland calendars from Martina Cross produced for 2007 and 2008 were sold out almost immediately. It was hardly surprising to anyone who has seen her work on her own web site and many examples on Caithness.org.
Women appear to be developing a serious taste for careers in the Scotch whisky industry alongside their growing appreciation of fine malts, according to the country's leading whisky producer, Diageo. In the past 12 months the company, which produces renowned brands such as Johnnie Walker, J&B and Bell's, has received a record number of job applications from women seeking careers at its distilleries.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall and Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 13th) sold 526 weaned calves and store cattle, and 6 OTM cattle at their annual show and sale. The judge, Mr A.
Consultants have been appointed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and the Scottish Government to identify options for renewable energy producers in the Pentland Firth, between Caithness and Orkney, to connect energy supplies to the grid. Xero Energy Ltd has been awarded the contract through the Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project.
From Monday 15th September, 2008, eight more schools in the Highlands will have part time 20mph speed limits in operation for childrens' safety and one school will have its 20mph signage extended. The part-time 20mph speed limit at Muirtown Primary School, Inverness is being extended to include Scorguie Road at its junction with Firthview Drive.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 12th) sold 6,277 store lambs including 1,214 from Lewis Livestock Producers. Cheviot wedder lambs (3,088) averaged £30.24 and sold to £52 gross from No.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 11th) sold 13,199 store lambs. Store lambs (13,199) averaged £33.33 and sold to £46 gross for Cheviots from No.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 10th) sold 142 store cattle, 17 adult head of breeding cattle and 75 OTM cattle. Bullocks (87) averaged 158.4p and sold to 178.2p per kg and £900 gross.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 9th) sold 73 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (34) averaged 167.3p (-7.2p) and sold to 178p per kg and £1,180.80 gross.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highlands Marts Ltd, (September, 8th) sold 5,239 ewe lambs and gimmers at the Highland Mule Breeders Association annual show and sale. The gimmer judge, Mr J.
Northern Constabulary intends to increase the number of police constables in Thurso, Wick and Tain. Superintendent Ian Arnott, Divisional Commander for Northern Constabulary's North Division said: "Over the last 18 months we have undergone a structural review that has identified a number of savings which the Chief Constable has reinvested in extra officers for our communities.
One person taking advantage of the recent round of voluntary redundancies at Highlands & Islands Enterprise is former operations manager, Donna Booth, who recently launched her wellness practice, Alternative Vitality. Says Donna, 'During my many years in high pressure corporate positions, I became increasingly aware of the importance of 'wellness' on both an individual and an industry wide basis.
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DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September, 2nd) sold 65 prime cattle. Prime bullocks (34) averaged 174.5p (+8.7p) and sold to 186p per kg and £1,181.50 gross.
PORTREE, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (September 1st) sold 5036 store lambs. Lambs (5036) averaged £24.74 and sold to £46.50 per head for Suffolk crosses from 20 Borve, Portree and also for Texel crosses from No.
FORT WILLIAM, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 29th) sold 2659 store sheep of all classes. Lambs (2546) averaged £23.81 per head and sold to £48 gross for a Suffolk from Traigh Farm, Arisaig.
DINGWALL, Dingwall & Highland Marts Ltd., (August, 28th) sold 5,947 store lambs. Lambs (5,947) averaged £36.36 and sold to £56.50 per head for Charollais crosses from Seafield House, Portmahomack.