News about communities

Scottish communities share in lessons from Orkney’s culture

24 January 2012

A report into the social and economic advantages of Orkney’s culture is to be shared with communities across Scotland delivering arts and heritage activities.

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HIE team gets preview of new Caithness and Sutherland community hub

17 November 2011

As the final stages of work take place on the £3.8 million community centre for Wick, Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s most senior staff have enjoyed a sneak preview.

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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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Torridon Community Centre in great shape as it opens £1million extension

03 August 2011

A thriving community centre in Wester Ross is opening its doors this month to show off a new £1 million extension. The Torridon Community Centre was officially opened in 1996 but has recently undergone a significant extension after becoming too small for the community it serves.

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Skye community completes forest buy out

27 July 2011

Residents in Skye are attending a ceremony today (27 July) to take ownership of the local forest. The Sleat Community Trust has bought a massive 440 hectares of Sleat woodland from Forestry Commission Scotland for their community and will officially take ownership at a ceremony attended by Alex Neil MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment.

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