2/11/2008
Demonstration Open Day for Wood Chip Biomass Boilers At Golspie

Fountain Road Hall Committee and Community Energy Scotland wish to invite you to an open day demonstrating the new pellet boiler heating system installed in the Fountain Road Hall in Golspie.  This installation provides sophisticated low carbon heating for a community led facility.   ... [more]

21/10/2008
Economic Developments at Kinlochbervie Harbour

A £120,500 plan to develop a new pontoon system at Kinlochbervie Harbour is to go ahead following funding approval from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Highland Council.   Pontoons to berth an additional twelve boats will be built for small yachts, pleasure boats and commercial crafts, helping to regenerate the sparsely populated fishing community.   ... [more]

21/9/2008
Record Number of Women Seeking Distillery Careers

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.   ... [more]

28/8/2008
Base Camp Expands For Cocoa Mountain

Basing its business at Durness, Sutherland, in the most north westerly corner of the UK has proved to be no drawback for luxury chocolate manufacturer, Cocoa Mountain.   Rather, business is flourishing to such an extent that the company has outgrown its old premises at 19a Balnakeil Craft Village and has just moved into a more spacious and better sited new unit at 8 Balnakeil which has been completely renovated and reconfigured to make it fit for purpose.   ... [more]

28/8/2008
Social Enterprise Academy Events

The Social Enterprise Academy is holding two taster sessions on behalf of the Kyle of Sutherland Trust.   The first is at Carbisdale Castle, on Wednesday 3rd September 2008, 7-8.30pm and a similar event on Saturday 6th September 2008 10-11.30am at Bonar Bridge Community Hall.   ... [more]

31/5/2008
Sutherland Swimming Pool At Golspie Re-opens After Extensive Refurbishment

Councillor Bill Fernie, Chairman of Education Culture and Sport Committee will officially re-open Sutherland Swimming Pool in Golspie on Saturday 7th June after a £1.2 million refurbishment by The Highland Council's Education, Culture and Sport Service.  The new facility now provides a first class environment for swimming, health and fitness which is fully accessible to all.   ... [more]

31/5/2008
Combatting the Impact of Increases in Fuel Prices

Highland Councillors are set to step up their campaign to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices.  A report to be considered by the Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee on Thursday highlights that the Council alone faces an increased fuel bill of £725,000 in the current financial year.   ... [more]

31/5/2008
Taxi Fare Increases Confirmed

Taxi fare increases in the Highlands have been confirmed by The Highland Council's Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee following a period of consultation with the trade and the public.   The increases take account of increases in the costs of operating taxis, such as rising diesel, petrol and insurance premiums and recognise that Highland taxi fares are amongst the lowest in Scotland.   ... [more]

31/5/2008
Taxi Fare Increases Confirmed

Taxi fare increases in the Highlands have been confirmed by The Highland Council's Transport Environmental and Community Services Committee following a period of consultation with the trade and the public.   The increases take account of increases in the costs of operating taxis, such as rising diesel, petrol and insurance premiums and recognise that Highland taxi fares are amongst the lowest in Scotland.   ... [more]

10/4/2008
Go Ahead For Gordonbush Wind Farm

Ministers have approved the Gordonbush wind farm, near Brora in Sutherland, which will be capable of powering 37,000 homes.   The 87.5 Megawatt, 35 turbine wind farm will be subject to conditions to minimise any potential disturbance to local wildlife and to safeguard local interests.   ... [more]