INE News archive

HIE Inverness and East Highland news archive from November 2005
Paths for All partnershipAccess and recreation information day

The Paths for All Partnership and the Community Land Unit at Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) have organised an access information day to be held in Newtonmore on Monday the 12th December (2005).
28 November 2005


Hot House ChallengeICT Youth challenge 2006 prizes

Three great educational trips are on offer for the top teams in the ICT Youth Challenge 2006.
28 November 2005


Funding boost for Badenoch and Strathspey sports clubs

Sports clubs, groups and individuals in the Badenoch and Strathspey area are being told to get on their marks for the latest round of grants being offered by the local sports council.
21 November 2005


Migration report barchartNew study: Migrant workers in the Highlands and Islands

A new study highlighting the recent significant increase in the number of migrant workers in the Highlands and Islands has called for a co-ordinated approach to helping them integrate into life in the area. Commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the aim of the research was to provide fresh information and understanding of the growing role overseas nationals are playing in the Highlands and Islands' labour market.
17 November 2005


Training for potential local food producers

The Highlands and Islands Local Food Network (HILFN) is on the look-out for trainee food producers to help expand the availability of locally grown fruit and vegetables.
16 November 2005


Euromontana ConferenceEuromontana conference

Invited policy advisers, experts and practitioners from across Europe and beyond took part in a conference on the public benefits of land management at Aviemore Highland Resort this week.
11 November 2005


Scotland United 2005 eventScotland United - one week to go - book now

It is vitally important that this event is supported by everyone who works with, or in, the tourism industry. It is the single, national tourism conference where you can be heard.
11 November 2005


L-R Malcolm Isaacs, SGU coach David Torrance, under-14 Kelsey MacdonaldNew investment at Nairn Dunbar Golf Club

Local Nairn golfers and golfing visitors to the area are to benefit from a major investment at the Nairn Dunbar Golf Club. A new £228,000 irrigation system will help the club maintain the course in good condition allowing for increased use throughout the year.
10 November 2005


Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise ZoneSocial Enterprise Day

To celebrate Social Enterprise Day and the mainstreaming of the work of Highlands and Islands Social Enterprise Zone (HISEZ), HIE is holding an information day where you can find out all you need to know about forming a community interest company.
02 November 2005


Scotland United 2005Scotland United tourism debate (and bird flu latest).

Scotland United will see hundreds of tourism businesses gather later this month (Monday 21st November) for a lively debate on the vision for tourism.
01 November 2005


Hillwalkers in the CairngormsTourism report published

Tourism in the Aviemore, Badenoch, Strathspey and Cairngorm (ABSC) area may be enjoying a recent revival but it's just the tip of the iceberg according to a newly published report commissioned by Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise (INBSE).
01 November 2005