The search to find the winners of this year's Dynamic Place Awards, the only awards in Scotland that recognise the country's leading design, innovation and regeneration projects, has taken a leap forward with the announcement of this year's shortlist of entries.

The awards judges have reduced the list of nearly 100 entries down to 26 projects. Judges are currently visiting each of the remaining contenders to identify the winners in the three award categories; Built Environment, Community Development and Connections.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Skye has been shortlisted for the Community Development category.

Calum MacPherson, head of development at Skye and Lochalsh Enterprise said: "Sabhal Mor Ostaig in Sleat, South Skye, provides fantastic services to the community for enhancing skills and employment opportunities. This nomination is testimony to those who have worked hard over the years to create this unique place of learning, and we'll keep our fingers crossed that Sabhal Mor Ostaig can clinch the prize."

The awards are organised by Scottish Enterprise and supported by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Communities Scotland and Scottish Natural Heritage.

This year's winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony to be held on 24th November at the Adventure Centre, Ratho, home of the National Rock Climbing Centre and the world's largest indoor climbing arena.

More information about the 2005 awards are available by logging on to the Scottish Enterprise website at: http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/dynamicplaceawards/