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30/8/2013
Hoverflies On Roses With Raindrops
Noel Donaldson caught these hoverflies on his roses after a rain shower. We are not sure of the species so have put a link to a page tha tmight help you identify them.
30/8/2013
Ness Of Brodgar Archaeological Dig Completed - Read The Blog
A dig on the Ness of Brodgar has recently finished and you can can still read all about it on the blog at - http://www.orkneyjar.com/archaeology/nessofbrodgar/ A large Neolithic complex on the Brodgar peninsula lies on the low ridge between the Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar. In 2003 a large notched stone was ploughed up and a rescue excavation was undertaken, under the Human Remains Call-Off Contract, as the stone was thought to be from a cist.29/8/2013
Wildlife app exceeds expectations with 10,600 downloads 
More than 10,600 people have so far downloaded a mobile phone app encouraging them to enjoy Scotland’s wildlife and vote for their favourite wild animal. The free app was launched by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) in March as part of the Year of Natural Scotland celebrations.
29/8/2013
New course enables primary teachers to train in Highlands and Islands
Aspiring primarily teachers can now complete their training in the Highlands and Islands. The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched the first ever Professional Graduate Diploma in (primary) Education available in the region.28/8/2013
Bee disease confirmed near Inverness
American Foulbrood detected in Inverness. A case of American Foulbrood (AFB), a disease affecting colonies of honeybees, has been found in an apiary in Strathglass in the Inverness area.
28/8/2013
Scotland’s Rural Parliament
Scotland People and Society Rural Development - Empowering rural communities. The first meeting of Scotland’s Rural Parliament will be held next year, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs has announced.
27/8/2013
SNH Offers Advice On Bumper Berry Crop
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is offering advice to berry pickers after a bumper crop of wild raspberries, brambles and other berries this year. The hot weather has resulted in excellent crops of berries right across Scotland, giving Scots a chance to get outdoors and celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland.
26/8/2013
Stones Of Skinnet
Sunday 8th September 11.00am - 1.00pm Visit one of the best fossil fish quarries in Caithness. Visit a fantastic fossil fish quarry and search for your very own specimen.
25/8/2013
Seashore life identification and survey workshop at Dunnet Bay
The Highland Seashore Project is running a free 'Seashore Life Identification and Survey' workshops at the Seadrift Centre, Dunnet Bay on Saturday 7 September. Running between 10am and 5.30pm, the day will be a great opportunity for anyone with an interest in what lives on the shore, whether they are a natural history enthusiast or someone who loves their shore, to learn how to recognise different species on the rocks, in rock pools, buried in the sand and amongst the seaweeds.24/8/2013
Historical Cooking With Peter's Pals At Caithness Horizons
Petr's Pals Curators Club for youngsters is getting popular and priority is given to them for events. Book early for your children if you want them to attend.
23/8/2013
Wick Pipe Band and Highland Dancers Second Last Outing For Summer 2013
The photos in the gallery and the video are of the second to last outing for the summer of 2013 by Wick Pipe Band and the highland Dancers from the Elise Lyall school of dancing also in Wick..
23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - ScotRail Foundation Grants
ScotRail Foundation Grants The ScotRail Foundation has announced that for the period 2013/14 it has committed £100,000 to be distributed to community groups and good causes. Groups and organisations in Scotland can apply for funding through the ScotRail Foundation for community development projects.23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - Bank of Scotland – Small Grants Programme
Bank of Scotland – Small Grants Programme The Bank of Scotland has announced that the next closing date for applications to its Small Grants Programme is the 14th October 2013. Through the small Grants Programme, grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 are available to support projects the develop and improve local communities; and or help with financial literacy and financial inclusion.23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity Climate Challenge Fund
Climate Challenge Fund Keep Scotland Beautiful, has announced that the next deadline for applications to the Climate challenge fund is the 30th September 2013. Through the Climate Challenge Fund, Communities across Scotland can apply for grants of up to £150,000 per year to help reduce their carbon footprint and become more energy efficient.23/8/2013
Creepy House Reading Challenge Awards At Wick Library
In this year’s Annual Reading Challenge a record 83% of children from the East Caithness area completed the Summer Reading challenge. The Medal and Certificate presentation took place at Wick Library on Saturday 25th August.
23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - Heritage Enterprise Programme
The Heritage Lottery Fund has announced that its £125 million Heritage Enterprise grants programme is open for applications. The scheme aims to support not-for-profit organisations to help them work in partnership with the private sector in the restoration of unused historic building and sites and unlock their economic potential.23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - Forest Education Initiative - Partnership Fund
Forest Education Initiative - Partnership Fund The Forest Education Initiative Partnership Fund is specifically to support the work of local groups known as Forest Education Initiative (FEI) clusters. There are 3 types of grants - Project Grants - up to £5000, Small Grants and Special Grants.23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - The Ashden Awards 2014
The Ashden Awards 2014 Non-governmental organisations, schools and businesses in the UK and internationally are invited to compete for prizes that reward and recognise practical and innovative sustainable energy schemes through the Ashden Awards 2014. Four Awards will be available.23/8/2013
Funding Opportunity - New Public Art Fund Launched
New Public Art Fund Launched Creative Scotland has announced that its Public Arts Fund is open for applications. The purpose of the fund is to enable the production of high quality public art projects that bring artists, people and places together.22/8/2013
ICT Teacher From Wick High ShortListed In App Competition
Christ Aitken the principle ICT and computing science teacher at Wick high has been shortlisted for an award in an App competition. He stands to gain £5000 for Wick High if he wins through on votes by the public at the web site "Talk Talk Digital Heroes".Search Our Site
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