Critical Analysis of HIE and HIDB

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of earnings in comparison with the rest of Scotland and United Kingdom averages.

Moving trends towards an ageing population in comparison with other areas of Scotland as a result of young people migrating out of the Highlands and Islands region.

The negative effect of depopulation which include decreased confidence of communities and the decrease in sustainable services, particularly in fragile areas.

In a report outlining the powers and work of the Highlands and Islands Development Board, it was noted that there was and is huge potential in the Highlands and Islands for development. It was found that the advantages of the area could hold the key to social and economic development such as: winter sports, the beauty of the natural landscape, sheltered deep-water harbours, hydro electric power and closeness to the North Sea oilfields, amongst others. At that time investment in the trunk road system and selective improvements in the railway lines alongside improved ferry ...

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thought to encourage the expansion of the Highlands and Islands economy. The board were permitted to acquire land, build factories, set up businesses, produce promotional materials and assist with the construction of community facilities as well as marketing the Highlands and Islands area as a tourist destination (Hunter 355-56:1999).

The HIDB believed that their broadly based strategy played a big part in the process of preserving the social status of communities across the Highlands and Islands area. They justified this by stating that it would keep different avenues available for more major developmental opportunities to be secured in the future when the need arose. They also felt ...

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