When the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) was established by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and its funding partners in 2003, it was with the intention of stimulating and accelerating the development of both wave and tidal prototype energy generating devices. The wave test centre is now well established, and the next phase is to establish a consented tidal test site ready for deployment by developers in the near future.
30 June 2005

An outdoor activity centre, based at Loch Eil near Fort William, has begun work on improving the Loch Eil community waterfront facility to enable thousands of young people to fulfil their potential through challenging outdoor pursuits.
29 June 2005

The River Snizort in Skye, once renowned as Skye's prime salmon river, is to undergo regeneration in an effort to restore it to its former glory.
29 June 2005

People with a family history in Rosskeen, Alness and Kiltearn will now be able to carry out genealogical research at The Heritage Centre in Alness, thanks to a funding package from Ross and Cromarty Enterprise (RACE) and the European Community Economic Development (CED) programme.
28 June 2005

Young people across Ross and Cromarty are being invited to take part in Careers Scotland's 'School of Rock'.
27 June 2005

The search is on across the Highlands and Islands for entries to the Dynamic Place awards 2005, the only awards in Scotland that recognise the country's leading design, innovation and regeneration projects.
27 June 2005

Following the launch of a Smart Successful Highlands and Islands (SSHI) earlier this month, the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is today (Monday 27th June) visiting the Outer Hebrides to convey the Network's continued commitment to the area.
27 June 2005

The second phase of the European Union-funded 'HIE Activity' scheme is well underway across the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) network area.
27 June 2005

Highlands and Islands Enterprise's Speak Up for Broadband campaign undertaken by a collaboration of businesses from the area has received national recognition for its success from the IPA (Institute of Practitioners in Advertising).
24 June 2005

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise network (HIE), today (Friday June 17), launched its new strategy 'A Smart Successful Highlands and Islands'.
17 June 2005

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise network (HIE) has welcomed today's confirmation that Lewis renewable energy manufacturer Camcal has been chosen by Ocean Power Delivery (OPD) to fabricate equipment for the world's first commercial wave farm.
16 June 2005

The first meeting of Shetland's new 'Food and Drink Group' is being held next Tuesday (21st June) at 7.30pm in the North Atlantic Fisheries College in Scalloway.
15 June 2005

Last Friday (10th June) saw the official opening of the extension to the newly refurbished Whalsay Boating and Sports Club (WBSC).
15 June 2005

The Highland Group Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA) held its first major competition at its recently resurfaced indoor riding centre at Borlum Farm, Drumnadrochit on the 8th and 9th June.
13 June 2005

The results of a recent cruise ship survey were released this week and show that an additional £930,000 is estimated to be added to Orkney's economy each year through cruise visitor spending on the islands. Additional income also comes from harbour dues, shipping fees and crew spend.
10 June 2005

The Argyll and the Islands Local Economic Forum (AILEF) today (Friday 10th June) announced the publication of its development strategy, which sets out a clear and robust framework within which to plan the area's economic development activity.
10 June 2005

Assynt Foundation is set to take over the Glencanisp and Drumrunie estates from the Vestey family, bringing the land into community ownership. The 44,400-acre estates, in Sutherland and Wester Ross, include the iconic mountains of Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mor and Cul Beg and many beautiful lochs.
03 June 2005

A new team is being formed to lead efforts to alleviate the economic impact of job reductions at Moray RAF bases and other challenges facing the area's economy.
02 June 2005