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Winners savour their successes at the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2011
Ten organisations and individuals from Argyll to Orkney are celebrating following the announcement of the winners of the prestigious Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards for 2011 in Inverness…
Tomas Abyu powers home to win Baxters Loch Ness Marathon for third time
Tomas Abyu of Salford Harriers won the tenth Baxters Loch Ness Marathon today (Sunday 2 October), with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 50 seconds. It is Tomas’s…
Shortlist announced for Highlands & Islands Restaurant of the Year Award
Five top-quality establishments in the Highlands and Islands have been shortlisted for the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Forum’s Restaurant of the Year Award. One of ten awards being…
Runners to look out for in the 10th Anniversary Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Ten runners who have completed the previous nine years of the UK’s most scenic marathon expect to be celebrating at the finish line of the 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness…
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon - 10th Anniversary - preview
Ten runners who have completed the previous nine years of the UK’s most scenic marathon expect to be celebrating at the finish line of the 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness…
Final call for entries to the 2011 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Runners in this year’s Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running are reminded to enter now to be sure of their place on the starting line on Sunday 2…
Shortlist announced for 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
Seafood, ice cream, salad leaves, chocolate, restaurants and brewers are just some of the 28 first class products and businesses celebrating today after being shortlisted for this year’s Highlands &…
Public consultation: 92-94 Academy Street, Inverness
A public consultation about a proposed development for 92-94 Academy Street, Inverness, held yesterday (Thursday 25 August) attracted over 35 people to hear more about the plans for the site.…
Five new prize categories in the HSBC 10K Corporate Challenge – enter now for your chance to win
With the closing date just two weeks away, teams competing in the HSBC 10K Corporate Challenge are reminded to enter now to be in with a chance of winning one…
Get fit and have fun – enter now for the Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run
Schools, clubs and disability groups are invited to enter their teams now for the Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run and benefit from reduced entry fees. This popular event, part…
Eating establishments encouraged to enter for 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Award
Restaurants, cafes and other eating establishments throughout the Highlands and Islands are invited to enter for the prestigious Highlands & Islands Restaurant of the Year Award.
One of the…
Book now for events during Clan Currie weekend celebrating Lachlan Mòr MacMhuirich
Final bookings are now being taken for an important symposium on the history and literary heritage of the MacMhuirichs, Scotland’s longest-lived Bardic dynasty. The symposium, on Saturday 23 July 2011,…
Support good causes by running in the 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness Marathon on 2 October!
Runners are reminded that its not too late to sign up for a charity place in the 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and help raise cash for good causes…
Extended deadline for entering the 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards – don’t miss out
The Highland Food & Drink Forum announced today that the deadline for entries to the 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards has been extended until Sunday 24 July.…
MacMhuirich symposium sheds new light on some of Scotland’s greatest poets
An important symposium on the history and literary heritage of the MacMhuirichs, led by Professor Hugh Cheape, leading authority on Scottish culture, takes place in Edinburgh on Saturday 23 July…
Bring benefits to your business by entering the 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
Individuals, business and organisations are reminded that entries for the 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards must be in by Monday 4 July.
Celebrating excellence and achievement…
Baxters River Ness 10K: early bird entry available until 1 July!
Runners planning to enter for the Baxters River Ness 10K have until midnight on 1 July to take advantage of the special discounted ‘early bird’ entry rate.
The Baxters River…
Highland rider Williamson local favourite for senior elite category at UCI Mountain Bike World Cup
Highland interests will be represented at the forthcoming UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Fort William on 4 and 5 June by British Cycling team member and top Inverness-based mountain…
Put your best foot forward for charity at the 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is appealing for runners to support good causes through its 10th anniversary event taking place on 2 October this year. Charity places are available in one…
Entries now open for Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2011
Businesses and individuals in the food and drink industry throughout the region are called to celebrate their talent and effort by entering the 2011 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink…
Countdown to closing date for entries to 10th anniversary Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Enter the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon before midnight on Sunday 1 May 2011 to be sure of your place in this special 10th anniversary year of the event.
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Ellis Island Tartan unveiled for Tartan Day 2011
As part of the celebrations for Tartan Day 2011 on 6 April, the Clan Currie Society has unveiled a specially designed Ellis Island Tartan commissioned to mark the 10th Anniversary…
HSBC to be Official Banking Partner of 10K Corporate Challenge in 2011 Festival of Running
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running is delighted to announce the support of HSBC as Official Banking Partner for the 10K Corporate Challenge, one of the events…
Andrew Douglas of Inverclyde AC wins Inverness Half Marathon
Andrew Douglas of Inverclyde AC won today’s Inverness Half Marathon in a time of 1 hour 7 minutes and 53 seconds. Andrew was runner up in 2010. Runner up for…
Runners spring into action with the Inverness Half Marathon this weekend!
Sunday’s Inverness Half Marathon has attracted 1679 entrants planning to their place on the start-line for the event this weekend. Limited places remain available for the 5K Fun Run, available…
Williamson Foodservice and the Really Garlicky Company cook up an improved service for customers!
Williamson Foodservice has teamed up with the Really Garlicky Company to ensure all their customers an improved service in the Highlands and Islands. By offering a full distribution service to…
Take your place on the start line for the Inverness Half Marathon 2011
Kick-start your running campaign for 2011 by entering now for the Inverness Half Marathon taking place on Sunday 13 March. All entries must be in by midnight on 28 February…
Get active and run Baxters Loch Ness Marathon in 10th anniversary year
In the tenth anniversary year of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, organisers are calling on everyone considering a long distance run this year to sign up for the event in…
Marathon effort by runners results in enormous boost for charities
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running participants raised the huge sum of £785,000 for charities through the 2010 event held on Sunday 3 October last year. Big-hearted runners…
Enter now for the Inverness Half Marathon 2011
If keeping fit is high on your list of New Year’s resolutions, provide a focus for your fitness by entering now for the Inverness Half Marathon 2011 – and enjoy…
Inverness Half Marathon 2011 – enter now for early bird entry!
Make an early New Year’s resolution and enter now for the Inverness Half Marathon 2011 – and enjoy a special early bird rate of £21 until Monday 17 January!
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Winners of Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards celebrate
Nick Nairn, Scotland’s top chef and a champion of local produce, congratulated the winners in the 2010 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards as the names were…
Tomas Abyu powers into first place at 2010 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon!
Ethiopian Tomas Abyu of Salford Harriers won the 2010 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon today (Sunday 3 October), with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes and 50 seconds. In a…
Runners to look out for in record entry field at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
With entries for the 2010 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running up by over 17% on last year, and faster times expected in all events, this Sunday promises…
Record entry and new attractions at Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
A combination of a record number of entries across all events for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running, faster times in prospect for all events and the…
Sizzling shortlist for 2010 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
Thirty three companies, individuals and organisations across the Highlands and Islands are celebrating today as the shortlist for this year’s Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards is…
Fitness is fun for schools, clubs & disability groups taking part in Baxters River Ness 5K Fun Run
Have fun through fitness is the message from Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running as they invite all schools, youth clubs and disability groups to sign up for…
Top chef Nick Nairn at the Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
Nick Nairn, Scotland’s best known chef, will share his passion for excellence with award winners and guests at this year’s Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards taking…
Run faster and raise cash for charity in the 2010 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon
Runners keen to enter the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon this year are encouraged to sign up now for a charity place for the event. Although general entry has already closed,…
Reap the benefits of adding PR and social media to your business plan
Find out more about how public relations and, in particular, social media can benefit your business by coming along to the next Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Forum workshop…
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon – new finish-line offers potential for faster course!
Less than two weeks before guaranteed entry closes on 1 May!
A new Baxters Loch Ness Marathon finish-line offers potential for runners to achieve faster times for this year’s event…
Launch of Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2010
Entries are open for the 2010 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards it was announced today.
Sponsored by Williamson Foodservice, organised by the Highlands & Islands Food…
Festival runners raise £661,000 for charity!
Organisers of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running have announced that the massive sum of £661,119 was raised for charities from the 2009 event.
The monies…
Sweet taste of success for winners at Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
Businesses and individuals in the food and drink industry from across the Highlands and Islands enjoyed the sweet taste of success tonight (Friday 23 October) as the winners of this…
Highlands & Islands food producers feature on the menu at Awards Dinner
Salmon, langoustine, fudge and vegetables provided by Highlands and Islands food producers Wester Ross Fisheries, the fishing vessels Mara Cestina and Replenish, the Isle of Skye Fudge Company and Williamson…
Record breaking Simon Tonui wins 2009 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon in record year for entries
Macdonalds triumph over rivals to win Homecoming Clan Challenge
Simon Tonui of Birchfield Harriers was the winner of the 2009 Baxters Loch Ness Marathon today (Sunday 4 October), crossing the…
Record entry for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Entries for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running have reached record levels for this year’s event taking place on 4 October 2009. Entry numbers for the Marathon in…
2009 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards Shortlist
Over 35 businesses and individuals from throughout the Highlands and Islands have found the recipe for success as they are recognised today (8 September) in the 2009 Williamson Foodservice Highlands…
Enter now for the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Runners entering next month’s Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running are reminded that Monday 14 September is the closing date for all events in the Festival, including the…
Homecoming at Dunollie
Oban will come alive with drama and history from 17 to 23 July 2009 when an innovative theatre production, The Hidden Jewel, is performed on the move at and around…
Last call for entries to the Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
With just over two weeks remaining until the closing date for the prestigious Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, businesses and individuals involved in the food and…
New pipe march celebrates 50th anniversary Homecoming for the Clan Currie Society
Members of the worldwide Clan Currie Society taking part in the Homecoming Scotland Gathering event in Edinburgh this summer (25/26 July) will celebrate the Homecoming and the 50th anniversary of…
World class chef to entertain at 2009 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards
World class award winning chef Albert Roux, OBE, will address members of the food and drink industry from across the Highlands and Islands at the Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands…
Charity and club runners enouraged to enter now
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon is set for a record entry to the event on 4 October 2009, as numbers currently show a 22% increase on last year’s figure. And with…
Launch of the Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2009
Entries open today (19 May) for the 2009 Williamson Foodservice Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards, a celebration of the best of food and drink produced and served in…
Last call for entries for Baxters Loch Ness Marathon as 1 May deadline approaches
With the 1 May deadline for entries fast approaching, runners have less than a week remaining to submit their entry for a guaranteed place in this year’s Baxters Loch Ness…
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon sees massive increase in entries
Organisers of the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon announced today that entry figures are a massive 47% up on this time last year, following the lifting of the ballot entry system…
Run Home to Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running
Baxters Loch Ness Marathon & Festival of Running organisers have announced an exciting new development for this year’s event taking place on 4 October 2009: for the first time in…
