Firms getting help to grow
Scottish business organisations have joined forces for a new campaign to get the country’s economy moving again. Led by Scottish Enterprise (SE), agencies including Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Business Gateway and Skills Development Scotland will offer their support to companies planning expansion. SE said yesterday it was launching the…
European funding call from MSP
Far North SNP MSP Rob Gibson has urged the UK government to join with the Scottish government in a concerted effort to achieve European funding to help create jobs and opportunities in the Highlands and Islands. Mr Gibson’s call came following a parliamentary statement from cabinet secretary for infrastructure and…
New venture gets harbour welcome
A new watersports and chandlery centre has opened at Wick harbour to capitalise on the increasing number of visitors to the local marina. The venture, which has been started by local man Hugh Mackay, is believed to be the most northerly facility of its kind on the UK mainland. MUT…
HIE cash adding extra value to north economy
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) said yesterday its investments during 2011-12 generated more than £100million for the region’s economy. Figures published by the economic-development agency showed it put more than £65million into Highland businesses, social enterprises and infrastructure projects, creating an additional £104million turnover at its investment targets. HIE said…
North wind power “jobs boom” hailed
Politicians predicted a jobs boom in the north last night after ambitious plans were tabled to build up to 277 wind turbines in the North Sea. The major scheme, proposed for a site eight miles off the Caithness coast, is expected to help create hundreds of new energy industry posts…
