
Planning consent has been granted for a new life sciences innovation centre on Inverness Campus.
A Drumnadrochit project which provides supported homes for the elderly has scooped a prestigious award in the community regeneration 2019 SURF awards.
Glenurquhart Care Project, a community based charity, won the Housing and Regeneration category and were congratulated on their inspiring work by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Communities, Aileen Campbell MSP.
The awards are delivered each year by SURF, a regeneration forum with over 300 cross-sector member organisations across Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government. The purpose is to highlight, celebrate and share the achievements of initiatives that address physical, social and economic challenges in communities across Scotland.
Margaret McSporran, Strengthening Communities & Place at HIE commented: “In recognising the importance of community engagement in regeneration, it’s a humbling and inspiring experience to witness the range and depth of activity being undertaken by communities across Scotland; to improve their place, enhance quality of life and to build resilience. The SURF Awards is a fantastic medium for promoting this work.”
SURF’s panel of 20 independent judges are drawn from national regeneration bodies and community groups. They carefully assessed all of the varied SURF Awards nominations in five thematic categories, visiting 15 different shortlisted initiatives from Dumfries and Galloway to Inverness and Drumnadrochit, before selecting the following category winners:
The five winning projects all demonstrate the value of a long-term approach to regeneration, with dedicated partners working strategically and inclusively to develop comprehensive plans and deliver real and sustainable benefits for all.
The SURF Awards Presentation Dinner was attended by 290 guests from a wide range of public, private, and third sector organisations. The evening concluded with an after dinner speech from renowned Actor and Director David Hayman, who spoke about his humanitarian organisation, Spirit Aid, which he founded to support children whose lives have been devastated by war, poverty, disease or lack of education and opportunity.
The SURF Awards are delivered by SURF in partnership with the Scottish Government, with additional support provided by Architecture & Design Scotland, Creative Scotland, HIE, Scotland’s Towns Partnership and Skills Development Scotland towards the delivery of the thematic categories.
Planning consent has been granted for a new life sciences innovation centre on Inverness Campus.
A fun packed day of activities is planned at Cairngorm Mountain this Saturday (7 December 2019) to mark the official launch of the snow sports season.
Snow making, road clearing and other diesel-fuelled machinery at Cairngorm Mountain is set to be powered by biofuel in the new year.
Bhuannaich Marissa NicDhomhaill Sgoil an Rubha an Duais Choimhearsnachd, Dualchais is Turasachd le taic bho Iomairt na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean (HIE) aig Duaisean na Gàidhlig an raoir
Businesses interested in exporting to Scotland’s top international trading partner, the United States, can attend a free event in Inverness on Wednesday 20 November.
A family run business on the isle of Bute is embarking on a £330,000 expansion project that will double its workforce and boost turnover.
Taster sessions take place on 2 and 30 November
Ambitious new plans to improve visitor facilities on the Isle of Gigha have secured a £135,000 investment from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
Fourteen delegates from organisations across Europe that are tackling socio-economic challenges will visit the Highlands this week.
A life sciences company is establishing a new medical technology research and development centre in Inverness.
A social enterprise in Dingwall, Easter Ross has started its own gin production as part of a £222,860 investment.
A Muir of Ord bakery business is expanding production and creating new jobs following a move to bigger premises.