Two north Sutherland organisations are planning to capitalise on their recent recognitions as Investors in People (IiP).

Lionacleit, on the island of Benbecula, is to be the location for the new Network service centre being established in the Western Isles by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

From today [Monday 26 February], rural communities across Scotland will have access to a new multi-million pound lottery-funded resource to help them purchase, develop or manage their local land, as the New Opportunities Fund begins roll-out of the £10 million Scottish Land Fund grant programme.

Work on two new business parks which have the potential to create hundreds of jobs in the north of Scotland got under way this week.

A 'healthy' expansion in the facilities at a west coast swimming pool is now being developed including a fitness area, solarium, sauna, steam room and upgraded changing rooms.

Argyll Catering took its place in the lineout at Scotland's Six Nations Rugby game on Saturday (17 February, 2001) which saw Scotland fight back to achieve a thrilling 28-28 draw with Wales at Murrayfield.

A drystone dyker is laying down solid foundations for business success with help from his Local Enterprise Company. Seumas Campbell, has been awarded a Business Development Grant worth £1,900 from Skye and Lochalsh Enterprise (SALE) in order to buy new equipment, helping to make the business more efficient.

The picturesque Victorian spa town of Strathpeffer in the Scottish Highlands is the location for one of the country's newest event management companies.

This year's Highland Food and Drink Festival is set to be the best ever thanks to a major £10,000 sponsorship deal with Tennent Caledonian Breweries.

The 'work in progress' signs are back up at the Dunvegan Hotel on the Isle of Skye with the second phase of a major renovation project now underway. Hotel owners, Malcolm and Peggy Morrison are gradually upgrading the hotel and hope to eventually achieve four star status and make the hotel one of the village focal points.

Three new businesses in Lochaber are the latest to benefit from the Local Enterprise Company's Business Start-Up scheme, which provides fledgling businesses with a regular weekly income together with important business advice and guidance.

Food from quality Scots producers will soon be hitting the shelves of Spain's largest department store chain thanks to a major new marketing campaign.
02 February 2001