Inner Moray Firth - news

First Minister unveils training boost for Scotland’s energy industry

23 March 2012

First Minister Alex Salmond today launched an industry-led energy skills academy, established with over £900,000 public funding, to deliver training for thousands of workers across key sectors including oil & gas and renewables.

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Market testing under way to gauge interest in running Cairngorm ski centre

20 February 2012

A range of options for the future operation of Scotland’s busiest snowsports centre at Cairngorm is to be explored later this year by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

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ANTA opens new store in Edinburgh before guest appearance stateside

09 February 2012

ANTA, the dynamic Scottish textiles and ceramics company, opened its flagship store on Edinburgh’s George Street today (Thursday 9 February 2012).

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Inverness Campus contractor to work with community

19 January 2012

Highlands and Islands Enterprise received planning permission for a pedestrian bridge linking Inverness Campus with the city centre through the Raigmore Estate on 17 January.

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Construction contract awarded by HIE for Inverness Campus

17 November 2011

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed construction, infrastructure and design company Morgan Sindall to develop 100 acres of land at Beechwood as the first phase of its ambitious Inverness Campus project.

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At a glance

Population: 144,375

Area:  8,065 sq km

Key sectors:  Creative industries, energy, financial and business services, food and drink, life sciences, tourism

Main centres:  Inverness, Dingwall

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