http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/ Allnewswire for Inverness/Nairn en-gb info@allmediascotland.com info@flamegreen.com 360 http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/3094/Phase_II_of_Centre_for_Health_Science_Opens_Wide The second phase of the £23m Centre for Health Science (Ionad Eòlas Slàinte) was 'opened wide' in Inverness this week for the first patient in its new dental centre - five year old Charlee MacPherson from Inverness. One of the first of its kind in the... Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2926/Highland_Techno_Pupils_Win_a_Trip_to_Boston An ingenious gadget to help clothes shoppers pick the perfect fit has clinched a trip of a lifetime to America for a team of young entrepreneurs from Nairn. The inventiveness and marketing skills of Nairn Academy students Jennifer Baird, 18, Laura Fairley and Callum Beddie, both 17, saw... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2905/Survey_Offers_Chance_to_Win_Belladrum_Tickets Friendly or boring, remote or safe – these are some of the conflicting descriptions of life in the Highlands and Islands provided by young people taking part in a major on-line survey. Thousands of people aged between 15 and 30 are being urged to fill out the 10-minute survey at... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2906/Offices_Move_for_National_Tourism_Agency National tourism agency VisitScotland’s Highlands-based offices in Strathpeffer and Inverness will relocate to Cowan House, in the Inverness Retail and BusinessPark, at the end of August this year.   In a move that will help to fulfill the Scottish Government’s... Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2907/Inverness_Campus_Project_Board_Appoints_Chair A new project board has been formed to plan and deliver the proposed Inverness Campus development at Beechwood, on behalf of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The new board will be chaired by Professor Mary Bownes, a vice principal of Edinburgh University and professor of developmental... Mon, 23 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2864/ICT_Experts_Support_Regions_Young_Entrepreneurs Pupils at six Highland secondary schools are preparing for a week of 'hothousing' from next Monday (June 23), when they go to Fairburn Activity Centre to fine-tune their business plans for the final of the ICT Youth Challenge. Experts in the field have taken up their time and... Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2847/High_Performance_by_HIE_During_Year_of_Change Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) demonstrated an excellent performance in its 07/08 end-of-year results which were reviewed by its board members this week. The results set out the agency's achievements on key projects such as the UHI, health science, renewable energy, international... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2826/Virtual_Conference_to_Help__Rural_Businesses_Go_Global Secondary school pupils the business community across the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in an online virtual conference. Scottish business leaders will explain how it is possible to run a global business from a rural location using recent developments in communication... Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2759/Inverness_to_Host_Event_with_Master_Marketing_Director Marketing guru Gerald Michaluk is to deliver a talk on the role of the marketing director in Inverness next week at the invitation of The Chartered Institute of Marketing in Scotland (CIM). The company director will explore the role of the marketing director at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on... Fri, 30 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2746/HIE_Plans_to_Invest_Over_%A3219m_for_the_Next_Three_Years Plans to invest more than £219 million over the next three years in economic and community development have just been published by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The latest operating plan from HIE details key 'transformational projects' which the development agency... Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2743/Vinyl_at_the_Ready_-_Do_You_Have_What_it_Takes_to_be_Carling%92s_Cold_Cuts_DJ It's time to pull out your tunes and lay down your biggest indie rock beats as Carling launches a new DJ search. The most exciting new talent will be on display as Carling Cold Cuts DJ competition gives the best up and coming DJs the chance to win a place behind the decks at the Carling Cold... Tue, 27 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2715/HIE_to__Lead_Cairngorm_Mountain_Ltd_into_a_New_Future Plans to secure the sustainable future of the Cairngorm funicular railway can now get under way following agreement that ownership of its operating company CairnGorm Mountain Ltd will transfer to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). In the face of a declining domestic ski market, CML has been... Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2692/Under_30s_Urged_to_Have_their_Say_on_the_Highlands_and_Islands People between 15 and 30 from across the Highlands and Islands and beyond are being urged to have their say in a major online survey launched this week to discover the deciding factors behind living and working in the region. Organisers are appealing to young people who have opted to stay in the... Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2640/Major_New_Campus_for_Inverness_Takes_Step_Forward Two planning firms have been appointed to draw up a master plan for what is considered to be one of the most important developments for the Highlands and Islands over the next 20 years. It is hoped that an outline planning application for a new Inverness College campus including research and... Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2576/Transform_Your_Business_at_Inverness_Workshop Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is holding a free workshop in Inverness to give business people the skills they need to transform their businesses and succeed. The workshop will be at the Kingsmills Hotel on Thursday May 1 at 11am to 3pm and will include lunch. Key speakers are: Dr Jim... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2505/People_of_Inverness_Get_Chance_to_Call_for_Action_on_Climate_Change Highland capital the final stop on WWF scotland seven cities tour The people of Inverness will have the chance to send the Government a message on climate change this Saturday (12th April) by signing up for a strong Climate Change Bill, when WWF Scotland visits the city in the last major event... Wed, 9 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2502/HIE_to_Focus_on_High_Growth_Businesses_and_Sectors Highlands and Islands Enterprise is setting out on the new financial year with a new agenda focusing on its key areas of expertise. From this April the agency will be ensuring that the Highlands and Islands contribute fully to the Scottish Government's purpose of increasing sustainable... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2503/Three_New_Area_Managers_Announced_at_HIE Highlands and Islands Enterprise is setting out on the new financial year with a new agenda focusing on its key areas of expertise. From this April the agency will be ensuring that the Highlands and Islands contribute fully to the Scottish Government's purpose of increasing sustainable... Tue, 8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2528/Scottish_freight_study_consultation_underway A workshop is to be held in Inverness and Aberdeen as part of series of consultations into the need for better freight facilities to improve the links between airports, ports, rail and roads, and to help Scotland's economic competitiveness. Operators, businesses, end-users and authorities... Mon, 7 Apr 2008 00:00:00 BST http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2438/New_Management_Structure_for_Highlands_and_Islands_Enterprise Economic development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) is reorganising its responsibilities and will, in future, focus on three key objectives in order to deliver sustainable economic growth in the region. From April 2008, HIE will concentrate on assisting high-growth businesses and... Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2485/Taste_of_Arran_Give_Seal_of_Approval_to_Local_Supplier_Scheme Arran producers have given SALSA (Safe and Local Supplier Scheme Approval) the thumbs up, following recognition of the Taste of Arran brand by the food industry's newest food safety and quality assurance scheme. Tailored to the needs of the burgeoning local food market, the scheme was... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2486/Socila_Enterprise_Gears_Up_for_Dynamic_Future A dynamic and sustainable culture of social enterprise within the Highlands and Islands is set to play a crucial role in generating economic growth for Scotland. Gearing up for Growth was the theme for this year's Highlands and Islands Enterprise Zone (HISEZ) conference. HISEZ, itself a... Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2420/Young_Innovators_Shortlist_Announced The final six teams have been announced for ICT Youth Challenge 2008 following yesterday's event at Strathpeffer where young innovators pitched their ideas for the future to a panel of judges. The teams are from Lochaber, Nairn, Wick, Keith and two from Fortrose and were chosen from sixteen... Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2414/Youth_Challenge_2008_-_Search_to_Find_Best_Young_Innovators_in_the_Highlands_and_Islands The search to find the best young innovators in the Highlands and Islands takes a step closer on Tuesday March 18 when teams pitch their ideas for the future to a panel of judges. Sixteen teams will gather at the Strathpeffer Pavilion to battle it out in the ICT Youth Challenge 2008. Previous... Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2372/New_Gaelic_Research_Launched_this_Week A major study is launched this week on the role of Gaelic in economic growth in Scotland, focusing on its place in the Scottish labour market. The study will look at how many organisations across Scotland are currently employing staff in posts where Gaelic is desirable essential skill. It will... Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2348/World_Leading_Entrepreneurship_Expert_in_Fort_William Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has invited one of the world's leading experts on entrepreneurship to help companies across the region grow and improve their performance. Around 40 managing directors and chief executives will converge in Fort William this Friday (March 7) for a... Wed, 5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2341/Murdos_Mission_for_the_Tourist_Industry He's white, fluffy, goes by the name of Murdo and is on a mission to help businesses in the Highlands and Islands capture a bigger share of the lucrative tourist market. And while he may be small, this West Highland terrier has taken on the big task as a new canine web-based resource for... Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2342/Sustainable_Tourism_Seminar_to_Benefit_Businesses Proprietors of hotels and B&Bs as well as tour operators in the Highlands and Islands are among those being invited to a seminar focusing on making businesses greener. The sustainable tourism seminar is a lunchtime event on Tuesday March 11 at the Lovat Arms Hotel which is an example of... Mon, 3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2329/Only_Two_Weeks_to_get_Your_Entries_in_to_New_Song_Competition There are only two weeks left for minority language singers and song-writers to enter to Nòs Ùr - the first song contest to be held in Inverness as part of four regional finals held across Europe.  The deadline for song applications is 14 March. Meaning 'New... Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.allmediascotland.com/allnewswire/2327/Interactive_Communities_on_Countdown_to_E-day Social networking and the chance to try out the latest online communication tools is at the heart of e-Day, an interactive gathering of community groups from around the Highlands and Islands at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8. Organised by Highlands and... Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT