Highlands and Islands Enterprise has welcomed a new report into the economic potential of wave and tidal energy for Scotland.
The study leading to the report was carried out by the Policy and Innovation Group, part of the Institute for Energy Systems at the University of Edinburgh. It concluded that wave and tidal energy could deliver up to £8bn to Scotland’s economy by 2050, and support more than 15,000 jobs, including high-value employment in coastal communities in the Highlands and Islands.
The global export market for marine energy over the same timeframe could be worth as much as £28bn to Scotland’s economy.
Resurfacing work on the A835 road south of Contin is scheduled to start tonight and to run for seven nights until next Wednesday 25th February.
The work will be carried out By BEAR Scotland each night from 8 pm until 6 am the following morning during which temporary traffic lights and a 10 mph convoy system will be in place.
A spokesperson for BEAR confirmed that materials removed from the existing carriageway will be recycled using SEPA approved methods.
The Ullapool War Memorial on Garve Road will have been in place for 100 years in August this year and a ceremony to mark the centenary is planned to be organised by Lochbroom Royal British Legion.
A spokesperson for the organisers has asked for anyone with information about the memorial to come forward. There is a small monochrome photograph of the unveiling but how it was designed, how it was funded and various other details are unknown. Any knowledge, documents or other photgraphs relating to the Memorial would be welcome and should be passed to steadachiltibuie@gmail.com.
Preparations are underway in Torridon for World Gaelic Week which takes place from 24th February to 2nd March with a day of Gaelic culture planned for all ages on Saturday 1st March.
A full programme of events will take place comprising hour long workshops and presentations involving singing, instrumental music, crafts and lectures followed by an evening concert and ceilidh. Full details are on lochtorridoncentre.co.uk
