WIE News archive

HIE Innse Gall news archive from February 2007
HIE chair, William RoeEncouraging Enterprise - HIE chairman speech

HIE chairman William Roe was a keynote speaker at the Holyrood Manifesto Series on Economic Development, held 26 February 2007 at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh.
27 February 2007


Hospitality for teachersFocus on hospitality for Highland teachers

A tourism and hospitality education seminar was held in Strathspey this week for teachers in the Highlands and Islands where they were introduced to new resources and ideas to bring back to the classroom.
27 February 2007


Let's talk renewables magazineLet's talk renewables

The second edition of a magazine aimed at raising public awareness of renewable energy issues will be dropping through letterboxes across the Highlands and Islands over the coming weeks.
27 February 2007


Stuart BlackHIE appoints new director of global connections

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has appointed a new director of global connections.
23 February 2007


William Shakespeare - graphicForsooth! Trio of techno-ideas scoop fund cash

Macbeth shall never vanquished be, according to Shakespeare...and Seabridge Consultants in Forres, who have won £40,000 funding to bring the story of the Scottish king straight to your mobile phone.
22 February 2007


Crown Estates logoThe Crown Estate in Scotland - new opportunities for public benefits

A major report, published today (Wednesday 21 February), sets out the case for a review of the Crown Estate in Scotland so that the resources involved, including Scotland’s seabed and much of its foreshore, produce greater benefits for local communities.
21 February 2007


Feisean logo bottom cropHIE boost for skills in traditional arts

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced a new investment package into the development of the Feisean movement in the Highlands and Islands.
06 February 2007


Gaelic college - Sabhal mor Ostaig, Skye - part of the UHI campusCareers Scotland event for Gaelic teacher

Gaelic teachers from across the Highlands and Islands have been invited to a seminar at Sabhal Mor Ostaig, Isle of Skye on Monday 12 February.
02 February 2007


Who Cares WinsWho cares wins offers opportunity to visit successful Scottish business

Managers and owners of businesses in the Outer Hebrides are offered the opportunity to visit some of the most successful businesses in Scotland.
02 February 2007


CRC logo croppedHIE shares ideas with new English agency

Senior executives from England's newly formed Commission for Rural Communities visited Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) this week to share ideas on best practice.
01 February 2007


World Curling Champion Ewan MacDonald with cameraHighland 2007 - ThreeSixFive photo-project

Highland 2007, in association with Fin Macrae Photography, has launched an exciting project to record life in the Highlands and Islands in 2007 - and has enlisted well known Highlanders such as Ewan MacDonald, Lesley McKenna and Mylo to take part.
01 February 2007