HIE Skye & Wester Ross news archive
HIE Skye and Wester Ross news archive from May 2007
| Identifying community training needs A new online tool was launched on 21 May 2007 to help Highlands and Islands community groups identify their training needs. This unique tool ensures that community groups across the region get connected to the right training opportunities. | |
| Power of the Highlands and Islands on show in Aberdeen The increasing strength of the Highlands and Islands renewable energy sector will be on show in Aberdeen this week when 22 businesses from the region exhibit at All Energy - the UK's largest energy conference and exhibition - on Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th May. | |
| 2007 Scottish Thistle Awards – call for entries The Scottish Thistle Awards is VisitScotland’s annual awards scheme set up to encourage professionalism, innovation and creative thinking in the tourism and hospitality industry, promote quality service and reward excellence for best practice. | |
| Scheme worth £9.2m to Highlands and Islands food and drink Highlands and Islands food and drink producers have attributed £9.2 million of new sales to events and exhibitions organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), through its UK Market Development programme. | |
| Last call ... free places at EDAS conference A few free places are still available at the major Scottish economic development conference 'Scotland in a Global Market: Economy - People - Place - Connectivity' which takes place on 5 June in Dundee. | |
| Update magazine May-June - sustainable development HIE priority Take a look at the May-June issue of Update - the downloadable e-zine of the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network. | |
| Skye bridge users reap £100 million economic benefit to date The economic benefit to users of the Skye Bridge is already close to £100 million, and likely to reach almost £400 million over the next 60 years. | |
| Grass roots ticket service grows first million The Booth, the online ticketing service set up in 2005 to serve the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, has sold its first million pounds worth of tickets on behalf of cultural groups and organisations. (Issued by HI~Arts, 15 May 2007.) | |
| Highlands and Islands scoop food and drink awards A third of the winning categories, at this year's Scottish Food and Drink Excellence Awards, were scooped up by companies from the Highlands and Islands. | |
| Touch more class as luxury Wester Ross hotel expands Pool House, a top class hotel on the shores of Loch Ewe, has enhanced its high-status reputation with the addition of three sumptuous suites. | |
| A year of record HIE network investment Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will report on a year of record investment in the Highland economy when it delivers its annual review to the May board meeting (May 15). | |
| HIE approves £5m boost towards UHI quest for title The drive to create a university for the Highlands and Islands has received a major boost - from a HIE funding package of nearly £5m over the next three years. | |
| Northern Periphery Programme 2007 awareness day Organisations from the Highlands and Islands will attend an informal day to help community, voluntary and public organisations find out about the EU-funded Northern Periphery Programme. | |
| Schools battle it ouf for place in green awards final Eight schools from the Highlands and Islands are to battle it out for a coveted place in the final of the region's first debating competition tackling one of the most talked-about subjects of the 21st century - renewable energy. | |
| Celebratory walkabout at community-owned laide wood In celebrating its official opening on Saturday (May 5), Laide and Aultbea Community Woodland (LACW) has achieved an astounding turnaround in its fortunes. | |
| Vision in Business for the Environment (VIBES) awards 2007 Organisations in Scotland are taking significant steps to improve or reduce their impact on the environment, saving money in the process. VIBES 2007 is being held to recognise and showcase best practice. Come along to the Inverness application workshop - Wednesday 9 May. | |
| Highlands and Islands food and drink awards 2007 Scrumptious salmon, tasty tablet and delicious drinks are being sought by the Highland and Islands Food and Drink awards which open for entries from 1 May. These prestigious awards, in their third year, celebrate the diverse range of food and drink products grown and produced locally, as well as industry related services. They also focus on the success of individual businesses and their important contribution to the local economy. | |
| Raasay community says "yes" to community ownership of Raasay House Residents of the island of Raasay have voted by a clear majority in favour of the community acquiring Raasay House and its policies which are currently owned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The result of the ballot was 65 in favour and 52 against, with a turnout of 74.5%. | |