Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Hebridean islands, this unique festival mixes indigenous Gaelic music with music from all corners of the globe.
30 May 2003

More than 35 representatives from community groups around Inverness and Nairn are gathering in the city's Netley Centre on Saturday (31 May) for a special seminar to enable them to develop or enhance websites.
30 May 2003

Two Orkney youngsters are getting used to life on dry land once again after gaining a wealth of experiences during an adventure on the high seas.
30 May 2003

A Moray-based electronics company has developed a prototype of a unique high performance motor drive, which can be used in industries where weight and space are crucial factors, such as military, aerospace and the oil and gas sectors.
30 May 2003

Businesses across Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey are to be given a unique opportunity to attend an evening masterclass by one of Europe's most thought-provoking, dynamic and entertaining motivational speakers.
29 May 2003

Businesses providing either property construction or advisory services in the Highlands and Islands are being urged to attend seminars across the region intended to highlight changes in the way Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) will be buying and delivering some services.
27 May 2003

Highlands and Islands Enterprise has strengthened its transport policy team with the appointment of a new transport policy officer. Tony Jarvis will be working alongside HIE's transport policy manager, Tom Matthew, in the development of transport policies and projects, covering a range of transport modes.
27 May 2003

A new generation of skilled workers are to have their achievements recognised in a national award scheme.
26 May 2003

Public sector agencies in Lochaber have joined forces to guarantee an offer of practical assistance to any employee facing redundancy from the Arjo Wiggins paper mill in Corpach.
20 May 2003

A Fair Isle businessman is using the latest in technology to boost sales of his traditional glass designs.
20 May 2003

Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE) has committed a further £440,000 towards the creation of a hi-tech business park near Thurso. In addition the project has secured £732,545 from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
13 May 2003

A Shetland couple have the perfect solution for tourists making flying visits to the Skerries - self-catering accommodation right next to the airstrip.
13 May 2003

Orkney Enterprise is giving Orcadians the chance to feel better about themselves with training grants for a local beautician and a shiatsu teacher.
13 May 2003

Brand new, luxury self-catering cottages - which are expected to gain five-star status - are helping to meet demand for high quality visitor accommodation on Harris in the Western Isles.
13 May 2003

Tiree residents are celebrating after securing a financial package worth over £600,000 towards the cost of building a new village hall.
06 May 2003

A 12-month marketing plan to relaunch brands and expand turnover at Cairngorm Brewery Ltd. and target new customers, is to receive a £25,400 marketing assistance grant from Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise (MBSE).
06 May 2003

The first tenants for Kirkwall's newest office development are in the process of being secured, with new jobs being created as a result.
01 May 2003

An Inverness-based company is to begin manufacturing a unique lightweight, single-piece yacht mast, which is safer and easier to use than conventional masts.
01 May 2003

A consortium of 31 Highland-based tourism and travel businesses, set up to promote its members and the area to potential customers across the UK and overseas, has been awarded a marketing grant of more than £48,000 from Inverness and Nairn Enterprise (INE).
01 May 2003