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How board backed salmon industry from the beginning

The government funded development agency Highlands and Islands Enterprise celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. It began life as the Highlands and Islands Development Board, with a brief to give grants, regenerate a region in decline.

22 per cent, unemployment is consistently below diverse. The HIE, said its current chairman Lorne

1977

Inverness College, in partnership with the HIDB,

1977

1980

demand for assistance from businesses in this expanding sector.

1981

The European Economic Commission announces barriers to local individuals entering small scale

By 1985, total investment in aquaculture by the

1985

ish on the Isle of Barra.

1986

trout feed mill in the Invergordon Enterprise Zone.

1987

Unit in Ardtoe.

of another phenomenon in Scotland – commer

2008

2010

Hjaltland Hatcheries announces expansion worth more than £300,000 towards the £3.7 million project.

2011

2011

2012

Marine Harvest announces plans to invest around £80 million to grow its business and sup performance.

2014

HIE and SAMS set up the European Marine marine science.

2015

ty produce to residents and visitors.