All-HIE news 2003 archive from August 2003
Ainsley tickets on sale now!

Tickets for the food and drink extravaganza of the year - 'Ainsley at Dunrobin' - are on sale and organisers are encouraging galloping gourmets to get their tickets fast to avoid disappointment.
28 August 2003


RACE - Jim Wallace 150Enterprising Alness pupils impress Deputy First Minister

A group of young innovators from Easter Ross gave Deputy First Minister Jim Wallace an insight into their vision for the future of mobile phone technology today (Thursday).
28 August 2003


HIE - Tom Matthew 150HIE on track with rail study

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has commissioned a study into the range and scale of benefits that the rail network brings to the region.
27 August 2003


Upgrade for Colonsay fuel station

The antiquated fuel station on the Island of Colonsay is to undergo a major revamp with assistance from Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE) and the Rural Petrol Stations Scheme (RPSS).
26 August 2003


MBSE - Board visit 150Packed agenda for HIE board visit to Moray

Visits to the Buckie Shipyard and the Moray Firth Wildlife Centre are on the agenda for the board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as part of their two-day visit to Moray starting today (25 August 2003).
25 August 2003


Ministerial opening for Cambrian facility at Arnish Point

The Deputy First Minister, Jim Wallace officially opened Cambrian Engineering's new manufacturing plant on the Isle of Lewis today (Wednesday 20th August).
21 August 2003


INE supports Eden Court feasibility study

Inverness and Nairn Enterprise (INE) has pledged its support for the redevelopment of Eden Court Theatre with a funding package to help carry out feasibility and design development studies.
19 August 2003


New book spells out benefits of on-the-job learning

Five Orcadians have provided an insider's guide to the modern way of gaining a well-qualified career.
18 August 2003


Food Event Harrods Grouse150Glorious 12th marks start of Scottish food event at Harrods

As the first grouse head for London this morning on the Glorious 12th, staff at Harrods are preparing for the launch of their ten-day Scottish food promotion 'Clearly Caledonian'.
12 August 2003


INE - Stuart Black150Stuart Black appointed Chief Executive of INE

Stuart Black has been appointed the new chief executive of Inverness and Nairn Enterprise (INE), following a 10-month period working as the development agency's acting chief executive.
11 August 2003


Eigg power supply comes on stream

Residents of Kildonnan on the Isle of Eigg have ditched their diesel generators in favour of a reliable and environmentally friendly hydro electric power supply.
06 August 2003


New faces join WIE board

Three new appointments have been made to strengthen the board of Western Isles Enterprise (WIE) and for the first time, one of the new members has experience on the board of another enterprise company.
06 August 2003


Exam results helpline

For thousands of young people across the Highlands and Islands, the long wait to find out the results of their Standard and Higher Grade exams will soon be over.
06 August 2003


MBSE - Surfer 150Enterprise grant puts surfboard maker on the crest of a wave

Lossiemouth surfing enthusiast, David Forsyth, is on the crest of a wave after securing business start-up assistance of £3,120 from Moray Badenoch and Strathspey Enterprise (MBSE) to set up his own business designing and making custom-built surfboards.
06 August 2003


CASE - Richard ATV150CASE helps fund new ATV fire control unit and repair service

A Sutherland-man with a passion for All Terrain Vehicles (ATV) has come up with a novel way to help estate workers tackle out of control hill fires.
05 August 2003


Scottish food and drink promotion at Harrods set to start with a bang

A promotion of Scottish produce at London's most famous department store will start with a bang next week (Tuesday 12th August), with the first grouse shot on the Balnagown Estate in Ross-shire being delivered to Harrods on the Glorious 12th.
05 August 2003


International festival breaks records

A major music festival has announced increased ticket sales and revenue in what is the latest in a long line of record-breaking performances.
05 August 2003


AIE supports further expansion at Vestas

Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE) is committing £410,000 towards the continued development of the Vestas wind turbine manufacturing plant in Kintyre, which now employs 186 staff.
01 August 2003


SHET - Ann Black150New chief executive for Shetland Enterprise

Dr Ann Black from Sumburgh has been appointed as the new chief executive of Shetland Enterprise.
01 August 2003


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