Scottish Enterprise has announced a Fund of £35 million to help high-growth life science Companies to stay in Scotland…
The New investment Fund called The Life Sciences Accommodation Programme has been unveiled to help attract and retain life science Companies in Scotland. The fund administered by Scottish Enterprise, which will launch later this year, is expected to focus on improving the availability of affordable premises for businesses in this sector, to allow them to commercialise and expand.
The Scottish Crofting Federation has welcomed government announcements on rural support and housing mentioned in the recent Agricultural Budget.
However, they have raised concerns for greater controls on wild geese in the Western Isles. Thousands of graylag geese feed on the coastal meadows, which are also used for growing crops and grazing livestock. The Scottish Crofting Federation has called for additional funding for culls, so crofters and birds could live in balance.
The long list for the 2025 Highland Book Prize has been revealed…
Each of the fiction titles on the list explores the way Highland history affects the lives of those who are born or live in the area. The longlist also includes Poetry and non-fiction titles, bringing the total to 12 books. This annual award celebrates literature that comes from the rich landscape and culture of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. The shortlist will be announced in May, with the winner announced in June.
And in football news:
Ross County has its second match in a row against Queens Park in the SPFL Championship. County is one point ahead of Queens Park which is in bottom place in the league but has a game in hand over County. The match is at the Global Energy Stadium in Dingwall and kicks off at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Inverness Caley Thistle, leading League One by three points, travels to play Hamilton Academical. The match kicks off at half past five tomorrow afternoon and is being televised on BBC Alba.
