Lochaber, Skye and Wester Ross - news

Appointment of two project officers for Broadford Community Woodland

08 May 2012

Broadford and Strath Community Company (BSCC) have appointed Shirley Grant and Adele Beck as project officers for the Community Woodland.

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Mallaig’s new Yachting Marina officially opens this week

25 April 2012

The opening ceremony of Mallaig’s new Yachting Marina will take place this Friday, celebrating the £950,000 development at the port.

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Little steps to success at ‘Fàs Mòr’, a Gaelic childcare centre

11 October 2011

“Fàs Mòr” (Growing up) a Gaelic-medium childcare centre in Sleat on Skye has won the ‘Gnìomh’ award – the Gaelic Business of the Year 2011.

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HIE leaders see how support is helping local ventures in Lochaber

16 September 2011

Community leaders and business people in west Lochaber met senior staff and Board members of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) on Wednesday 14 September.

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New yachting marina open for business

12 September 2011

Friday 9 September, 2011 was a red letter day for the west coast port of Mallaig as the much anticipated yachting facility was declared open for business.

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At a glance

Population: 38,002

Area: 9,940 sq km

Key sectors:  Tourism, food and drink, manufacturing, creative industries

Main centres:  Fort William, Portree

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