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Funding Opportunity - CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund

YouthLink Scotland CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund The latest round of the Scottish Government's CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund is now open for applications.  The aim of the fund, which has £600,000 available in this round, is to build the capacity of young people and the youth work organisations who work to support them.  

Funding Opportunity - Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects

The Elephant Trust: Grants to Help New, Innovative Visual Arts Projects.   The Elephant Trust has announced that the next deadline for applications is the 18th January 2016.The Trust offers grants to artists and for new, innovative visual arts projects based in the UK.  

Funding Opportunity - European Commission Funding to Promote Sporting Activities

European Commission Funding to Promote Sporting Activities The European Commission has issued a call for proposals through its Erasmus + Programme for Sport.   A total of €27.4 million is available to fund sports projects in 2016.  

Funding Opportunity - Funding to Help Disadvantaged Young People

The Toy Trust: Funding to Help Disadvantaged Young People.   Charities working with disadvantaged young people aged 13 or below can apply for funding of up to £5,000 from the Toy Trust.  

Getting The Message Across

Castletown Heritage Centre, Harbour road, Castletown.  Every Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday - 2.00pm - 4.00pm..  

Community Transport Grants applications invited

Applications are now being invited for community transport grants to be awarded by The Highland Council.  The deadline for submitting an application is Friday 18 December 2015.  

Salvation Army Hall, Thurso - Window Smashed

Police in Thurso are investigating a vandalism to the Salvation Army Hall at the Esplanade, Thurso.   A window was smashed there some time between 5.00pm on Monday 2nd November 2015 and 12.30pm on Tuesday 3rd November 2015.  

Nomadic Boulders Launched At John O'Groats

In atmospheric evening the new art work that looks set to become one of the most photographed items in Scotland was launched as the sun went down on Saturday 31st October 2015.   The sculpture representing waves and carrying specimen boulders millions of which have passed through the Pentland Firth for millions of years was officially opened by Lord Lieutenant Anne Dunnet whose great granfather built the iconic hotel with the hexagonal part now restored by Natural Retreats.  

Did You Know You Can Read Thousands of Papers and Magazines FREE

Many people in Highland are not aware they can read thousands of newspapers and magazines completely free.   Not the online edition but the full paper or magazine to turn all the pages see the articles, zoom in for better size text and see all the ads if you want.  

Take A Fantastic Christmas Meal On The Strathspey Railway

Brand New For 2015 - Christmas Fine Dining aboard our steam trains at The Strathspey Railway! Looking for a truly unique festive dining experience with friends, colleagues and family this December? You can enjoy a delicious traditional Christmas menu as you steam through the stunning, wintry Scottish Highlands between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill.   For more information and to book online please visit - http://www.strathspeyrailway.co.uk/christmas-lunch-specials/ A day trip or couple of days at Aviemore in December can make a great getaway and perhaps magical if there is snow around.