Highlands and Islands Enterprise
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Highlands and Islands Enterprise Search for best new consortium business ideas continues in the Highlands
Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS) is offering £30,000 worth of cash and support to develop new consortium co-operatives in Scotland and will be hosting a free workshop at Business Gateway in Inverness on Thursday 12 July for local businesses to find out more.
Dounreay and Highlands and Islands Enterprise Working Together
As the opportunities for renewable energy increase in the North of Scotland, the lead partner in the Dounreay site, Babcock, announces its continued support to bring jobs into the area.
Creative Media Map
HIE is delighted to announce the launch of ‘Creative Media Map’ which illustrates the world-wide reach of the creative industries based in the Highlands & Islands. The map not only shows the location of activity, but allows the user to access any related web-link or news article
Black Isle Bronze clocks up international order
A Nairn-based business is creating what will be the focal point of one of the world’s top hotels – continuing the business’ phenomenal international success.
Based at Balmakeith Business Park in Nairn, Black Isle Bronze is creating a striking four-face ‘Smiths of Derby’ clock for the new Waldorf Astoria to be opened in 2014 along the famous Palm in Dubai. Islay prepares for Festival of the Sea
A Scottish island festival taking place this week (5-8 July) is the toast of Europe, and is celebrating strengthened links with Irish neighbours, all thanks to a 44-mile rowing challenge held last year.
Profile of Gaelic language to rise, thanks to links with ‘Brave’
The Gaelic language is being introduced to a huge new audience thanks to the inclusion of Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis on the soundtrack of new animated film ‘Brave’, set in the Scottish Highlands.
Inbhe na Gàidhlig ga thogail tro cheangalan ri ‘Brave’
Tha a’ Ghàidhlig ga cuir mu choinneamh sluagh mòr dha rìreabh ri linn ‘s gum bheil an t-seinneadair ainmeil Julie Fowlis an luib clàr-fuaim an fhiolam ùr, ‘Brave’ a tha stèidhichte ann an Gàidhealtachd na h-Alba.
Nairn business clocks up new international order
A Nairn-based business is creating what will be the focal point of one of the world’s top hotels – continuing the business’ phenomenal international success.
Local community celebrates growth of international charity
An island based charity in Argyll is continuing to make a difference at home and abroad with a new extension allowing the recruitment of more staff.
Julie Fowlis wears Sandra Murray design for’ Brave’ Premiere in LA
Scottish couturier Sandra Murray MBE created a series of stunning designs for acclaimed Scottish Gaelic singer Julie Fowlis for her red carpet appearances at the World Premiere of Disney•Pixar’s film ‘Brave’ in Los Angeles on 18 June and the European Premiere in Edinburgh on 30 June 2012.
Julie will also be in attendance and performing at a special Highland event in Inverness on 1 July 2012. |
