HIE strategy launch - streaming video of key speeches

The streaming video links here show two key speeches at the HIE network's launch of its strategy - a Smart, Successful Highlands and Islands - at the annual Network conference,  held in Aviemore on 17 June 2005.

These two videos are available here in three formats:

  • The first .wmv files are reduced bandwidth (modem or 'dial-up') versions. They will be faster to download - which is more beneficial to those using a modem or slow connection.
  • The second .wmv files are primarily for computer users with a broadband connection. They should play automatically in Windows media player.
  • The Mp4 (mpeg) format is provided primarily for Apple Mac users, however they will open in most movie-playing software, e.g. Winamp, PowerDVD or Realplayer.

Both videos have short introductions by Sandy Cumming, HIE's chief executive.

Transcripts of both speeches are available here to download for printing - or - if you are using a screen reader, braille reader, mobile device or old equipment - plain text versions are also provided. (Go to related documents.)

Jim Wallace MSP - Deputy First Minister June 2005
William Roe - HIE chairman - June 2005


The second speech is by Mr William Roe, HIE chairman. 'Key messages in the HIE network strategy.'

Link to low-bandwith version of William Roe speech

Link to broadband version of William Roe speech

Link to Mp4 version of William Roe speech