Author: jamiewills
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Twin business awards for Alasdair Ferguson
Alasdair Ferguson, Group Managing Director of Ferguson Transport and Shipping, took home business leader awards at both the SCDI Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards and the Highland Business Awards in September.
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Woodland project continues to grow on the Outer Hebrides
The Croft Woodlands Western Isles Project is trying to increase the number of native trees on the Outer Hebrides.
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Highland Council launches net zero strategy
A meeting of the Climate Change Committee on Thursday October 5 saw the launch of the Highland Council’s net zero strategy, which aims to achieve its net zero target by 2045.
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Lochaber projects awarded nearly £250,000 from latest Community Regeneration Fund round
Initiatives such as The Buzz Project, Nevis Radio, and Lochaber Music School were amongst those chosen to receive funding in the Highland Council’s latest round of Community Regeneration Fund grants.
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Dunvegan Primary holds Gaelic song and drama workshops
Sgoil-Àraich and Gaelic medium pupils at Dunvegan Primary School on Skye enjoyed two days of activities in the Gaelic language.
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Ben Fogle returns to the islands
In a new BBC Scotland series, presenter Ben Fogle will explore how faith and belief – both religious and traditional – are built into life on Scottish islands such as Arran, Skye and Jura.
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Balmeanach Wind Farm submits planning application
Balmeanach Wind Farm Limited has submitted a planning application for its proposed 10-turbine windfarm project in northwest Skye, with the council setting a standard consultation expiry date of Sunday October 22.
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Nevis Hillwalking Club: Sunday October 8
A special 25th anniversary walk returning to the site of the first recorded Nevis Hillwalking Club adventure in 1998.
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Stop smoking ‘Stoptober’ clinics in Fort William and Mallaig
Those wishing to stop smoking will find new support at clinics in Fort William and Mallaig as NHS Highland rolls out services to coincide with ‘Stoptober’.
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Species on the Edge opens youth panel applications
New coastal conservation programme Species on the Edge is seeking members for its youth panel