Robert Carlyle, Alan Cumming and Jenni Falconer are among those who will be treated to a showcase of talent from the Highlands and Islands' creative industries sector tomorrow evening (Wednesday 27 November).
27 November 2002

A research project proposal by the Kirkwall-based Agronomy Institute, part of Orkney College, has emerged as one of three winners in a major business research competition, and will now share a £150,000 prize to help turn their project into reality.
26 November 2002

A research project proposal by the firm, Biolitec Pharma, of Breasclete in Lewis, has been selected as one of the three winners in a major business research competition, and will now share a £150,000 prize to help turn their project into reality.
26 November 2002

A research project proposal by the Argyll firm, Map Maker Ltd, has been selected as one of the three winners in a major business research competition, and will now share a £150,000 prize to help turn their project into reality.
26 November 2002

Three highlands and islands research projects to share £150,000 innovation prize
26 November 2002

Two boat trip companies, a museum and a group of young musicians are among six businesses toasting success tonight at the tenth annual Talisker Quality Awards (Monday 25 November) in the Aros Centre, Portree.
26 November 2002

A major expansion project at the Hebridean Smokehouse on North Uist will mean eight new jobs and the quadrupling of production.
26 November 2002

Three highlands and islands research projects to share £150,000 innovation prize.
26 November 2002

Work has started on the first phase of the redevelopment of the Arnish yard, on the outskirts of Stornoway.
26 November 2002

More than 30 representatives from community land initiatives across Scotland will gather in Abriachan, by Loch Ness, this week, to share their experiences and receive training in a variety of different topics relating to community ownership and management of land.
26 November 2002

Stuart Black, chief executive of Inverness and Nairn Enterprise (INE) and Calum Masson from Scot Track Limited admire the company's latest model, which Scot Track delivered to Alan Davidson of Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) last week.
25 November 2002

The decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant is to be highlighted to Orkney companies as a multi billion pound business opportunity.
25 November 2002

Top celebrity chef Nick Nairn swapped his restaurant kitchen and TV cameras for a stint at Tulloch Castle last week (Thursday 21 November) to help Ross and Cromarty Enterprise (RACE) showcase Highland food produce and demonstrate the importance of staff training.
25 November 2002

The owners of Shetland Soap Company are promising visitors to their new factory shop in Lerwick a pleasant assault on their senses when the doors open for the first time on Saturday (23 November).
21 November 2002

A group of journalists from the north west of England travelled north to Inverness today [Wednesday 20 November] to experience some Highland hospitality courtesy of Inverness and Nairn Enterprise (INE) and Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL), Eastern Airways and local tourism operators.
20 November 2002

A new piece of software is having such an impact on the way Dundonnell Smoked Salmon processes orders that the company has teamed up with Ross and Cromarty Enterprise (RACE) and PICT Innovations to develop it for the global market.
19 November 2002

Sutherland woman, Marina Heasman is celebrating winning a prestigious 'green' award with her natural soap and aromatherapy products business.
19 November 2002

A financial package worth £200,000 from Western Isles Enterprise (WIE) is helping North Uist Fisheries Limited (NUFL) improve efficiency and create two new jobs.
19 November 2002

Businesses throughout Moray, Badenoch and Strathspey have the unique opportunity to quiz two accomplished businessmen about their use of new technologies at an e-business breakfast next week (Friday 29 November).
19 November 2002

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has officially taken over the lease of the Arnish yard, on the outskirts of Stornoway.
19 November 2002

An Orkney teenager has bucked the trend in a male dominated trade by becoming the islands' first female apprentice electrician.
18 November 2002

The Island of Bute in Argyll is proving to be a real winner with new businesses flourishing and success for established organisations at the recent Thistle Tourism Awards.
18 November 2002

A major study is about to get under way to examine the potential for generating future employment at major ports and fabrication yards in the central Highlands.
15 November 2002

Teams of young people from across the Highlands and Islands are set to take up the Highlands and Islands Youth Challenge, a major technology and innovation competition which closes for applications this Friday (22nd November).
15 November 2002

A partnership of engineering firms from Caithness scooped a top training award last night (Thursday) at the 15th National Training Awards, which took place at the Glasgow Hilton.
15 November 2002

A new partnership for the Highlands and Islands and the north east of England to win business for their regions, especially in the energy sector, was announced by Energy Minister Brian Wilson today.
15 November 2002

The efforts of tourism businesses in the Inverness and Nairn area were being praised today (Friday) following formal recognition of their standard of customer service excellence.
15 November 2002

The Highland Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise are gearing up to work with the Scottish Executive to organise a Scottish Year of Highland Culture in 2006. The agencies have been given the go ahead by First Minister Jack McConnell to form a taskforce to progress plans for celebrating a renaissance of Highland culture.
13 November 2002

Winter can't come soon enough for Skye and Lochalsh Ski Club, which has just taken delivery of £3000 worth of ski equipment in a bid to improve its service to members.
12 November 2002

Individuals, businesses and organisations in the Western Isles are being encouraged to make their needs and demands for Broadband services known.
12 November 2002

Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE) is helping to restore the B Listed Garrison House in Millport.
11 November 2002

Argyll and the Islands Enterprise (AIE) has committed over £1.6m in a bid to help improve air services to some of Argyll's most fragile islands as well as the upgrade of Oban Airport.
05 November 2002

Acquiring appropriate skills by businesses wishing to win contracts at Dounreay has been put on the top of the agenda by the appointment of Carol Gunn to the Dounreay Task Force. Carol took up her appointment as manager of Strategic Initiatives with the Task Force yesterday following seven years as Investors in People (IIP) manager with Caithness and Sutherland Enterprise (CASE).
05 November 2002

A major project is to be carried out to highlight the social and economic potential of the River Creed on Lewis and its resources, and how this can be realised without detriment to the environment.
05 November 2002

Harris crofter, Murdo Mackay, has been appointed as the new co-ordinator for the Initiative at the Edge/Iomairt aig an Oir programme, a role provided by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
05 November 2002

More than 220 women (and one man) will descend on Culloden this Saturday (9th November) to attend a special business conference.
05 November 2002

Gairloch Harbour will today (Monday) see the first in a series of planned improvements to attract more vessels to the area as a new pontoon is installed.
04 November 2002

For arts and community groups, sponsorship is a great way to access more funding but many organisations are unaware about how to go about attracting sponsors.
04 November 2002

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Western Isles Enterprise (WIE) are taking the 'Broadband for Business' roadshow to a venue near you!
04 November 2002

Minister for Enterprise and Lifelong Learning, Iain Gray will today (Monday)launch a new initiative which will improve the operation of Scotland'slabour market by ensuring people, employers, education and training providers have first class information on the skills the economy needs.
04 November 2002

A new acting director of strengthening communities has been appointed at Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
04 November 2002

Harris Tweed could make a welcome comeback in the USA and Canada, according to a survey commissioned by Western Isles Enterprise (WIE) and the Harris Tweed Authority (HTA).
04 November 2002