All-HIE news 2007 archive from July 2007
Ackergill Tower - north of WickThe best of north Highland's produce showcased at Ackergill

A bountiful selection of the best of the north Highlands food and drink produce, brought together by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Caithness and Sutherland, will be visited today (Tuesday 31 July) by HRH The Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay.
31 July 2007


Exam results helplineCareers Scotland to Open Exam Results Helpline

As young people across the Highlands and Islands anxiously await their exam results, Careers Scotland is preparing to open an Exam Results Helpline for students who need professional careers advice before they take their next steps after leaving school.

30 July 2007


Michelle MoneMichelle Mone to address Lochaber's business community

Michelle Mone, founder and co-owner of MJM International, a multi-million pound lingerie company, will round off the evening at Lochaber's Pride and Produce awards dinner with an inspiring after-dinner speech.
26 July 2007


Aquapharm secures second round investment of 4million

Aquapharm Biodiscovery Ltd (Aquapharm), a UK based marine biotechnology company, is pleased to announce the completion of its latest round of investment financing of £4 million.

25 July 2007


FintochtyMoray to maximise its potential

A comprehensive study is to be carried out on tourism in Moray that will lay the foundations for an innovative strategy.
17 July 2007


John Sinclair and Contains No NutsSummer Rock Schools 2007

Young people from the Highlands and Islands are being given the opportunity to rock and roll with John Sinclair - a keyboard supremo who played in the Ozzy Osbourne band for 17 years.


17 July 2007


MacCallum's BarnIndependent Argyll museums secure new resources - and a brighter future

Independent museums in Argyll are set to benefit from a ground breaking partnership initiative which will secure a three year post for a cultural development officer.
16 July 2007


Euromontana LogoEuromontana members in Inverness

Invited policy advisers, experts and practitioners from across Europe took part in a discussion on the issues common to mountain and fragile areas throughout Europe today (Friday 13 July) in Inverness. Board members of Euromontana met at the Centre for Health Science, organised by HIE, as part of a two day visit to the area.
13 July 2007


Carnegie UK TrustHIE welcomes influential report on rural community development

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has been praised as a model of UK excellence for many of its rural community development initiatives. A national report launched in Scotland by the Carnegie Trust's Commission for Rural Community Development cites a number of Highlands and Islands initiatives supported by HIE as examples of best practice.
11 July 2007


Sea rescue volunteers, Findhorn, MorayVolunteering will get by with a little more help from its friends

The voluntary sector is an integral part of the mix needed to renew, sustain and grow Highlands and Islands communities and the economy of the Highlands and Islands, according to a new report commissioned by HIE.
10 July 2007


Roy KirkPartnership announces appointment of new inward investment manager

Roy Kirk has been appointed to the post of inward investment manager by the Caithness Regeneration Partnership. The role has been created to assist Caithness and North Sutherland's economy through the effects of the Dounreay nuclear plant's run-down.
10 July 2007


Sutherland Brothers LtdNorth wholesaler has its ear to the ground

One of Wick's longest-established businesses has proved it has its ear to the ground by introducing a ground-breaking, high-tech computerised system that automatically guides staff to the right area of its warehouse.
04 July 2007


Garenin black house village, LewisTourism in the Outer Hebrides rockets

The results of recent research into the facts and figures of Outer Hebrides tourism have revealed a large increase in the volume and value of visitors to the islands.
03 July 2007


Buckie ChallengersHighland youngsters design a trip to the future

Five pupils from Buckie High School made it their business to succeed when they gave a winning presentation to judges in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Youth Challenge on Friday.
03 July 2007


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