News archive
HIE Caithness and Sutherland news archive from August 2004
| DTI director visits north companies Claire Durkin, director of energy, innovation and business support with responsibility for oil and gas, renewables, nuclear and clean coal recently (18-20 Aug) visited a range of organisations and met representatives from companies based in Orkney and Caithness.
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| Another string to Gordon's bow Budding musicians in the far north are to get a boost when a new business providing traditional fiddle tuition for groups and individuals tunes-up in Wick. Gordon Gunn, who is well known in traditional music circles throughout the Highlands and Islands and beyond, has identified a rising demand for fiddle tuition in Caithness which has convinced him of the potential for a full-time business venture.
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| Enterprising Britain competition The search is on to find a Scottish location to compete for the title of UK Capital of Enterprise 2005. The new competition was launched by Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and nominations are now being accepted from enterprising cities, towns or areas around Britain. | |
| Positive development for Caithness photographer An award winning Caithness photographer has taken the decision to develop his hobby into a full time business. John Baikie, along with his wife Michelle, will run Caithness Photographic from their home in Castletown. | |
| Community Energy Projects take off thanks to CEU The Community Energy Unit (CEU) at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has funded 135 projects and spent almost £1 million since its launch in December 2002. | |