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Stagecoach

Stagecoach Announces Inverness Service Changes from February 2026 to Improve Reliability and Key Connections

Stagecoach has confirmed a package of service changes across the Inverness area, which will come ...
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Stephen Oates

Johnston Carmichael Appoints Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll to Lead Strategic Reforms Affecting Employee Benefits

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding ...
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Bard on the bus

Stagecoach Invites Customers to Channel Their Inner Burns With ‘Bard on the Bus’ Competition

Stagecoach is inviting customers across Scotland to celebrate Burns Night in creative style with the launch of Bard on the Bus; ...
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History Made as Scotland’s Festivals Unite for First-Ever Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway in Aid of Local Food Banks

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival joins forces with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival ...
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The new 60 bed care home proposed for Turriff

Parklands Plans Multi-Million-Pound Investment

Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and ...
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Eastgate Mural

Mikeysline Unveils New Mural at Eastgate Centre

Inverness-based mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mikeysline is once again celebrating community and creativity ...
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Phil Spencer Announced as Keynote Speaker for Highland Business Dinner 2026

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that renowned property expert and broadcaster Phil ...
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Erskine Veterans Activity Centre

Happy 1st Birthday to the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North, Forres

Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its ...
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SSENT-NKT-Signing

NKT Awarded SSEN Transmission’s Biggest Ever Contract for the Western Isles and Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Projects

SSEN Transmission has awarded one of the leading global cable manufacturers, NKT, major contracts to ...
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Stagecoach Teams Up with Inverness Caledonian Thistle to Offer Discounted Travel for Supporters

Stagecoach North Scotland has announced a new partnership with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC to help supporters travel to home ...
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Non-Domestic Rates: Is The System Still Fit For Purpose?

Changes to Scotland’s non-domestic rates system are once again placing significant pressure on businesses across ...
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Scottish Budget Brings Mixed News on A9 and A96 Dualling – Continued Pressure Needed

This week’s Scottish Government Budget delivered a mixed picture on two of the Highlands’ most ...
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Groundbreaking Event Marks Start of Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to ...
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Lindsay Braedown

Braedown Launches in the Highlands to Serve the Green Economy 

A new strategic communications business has launched in the Highlands to support companies driving Scotland’s ...
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Scottish Edge

Scottish EDGE Announces Return of Regional EDGE, with Government Funding Available for 20 Businesses

Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt ...
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Yasmin Myles and Alison Reid

Scottish Law Firm Welcomes the Return of Experienced Solicitors to Strengthen Inverness Office

Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has strengthened its Inverness office with ...
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SSEN Transmission Relocates Cable Works Site in Response to Community Feedback 

SSEN Transmission has acted on feedback from the local community by relocating a proposed temporary construction compound in the ...
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Erskine Veterans

Macallan’s Generosity Supports Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North

Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVAC North) in Forres has raised a phenomenal total of ...
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Eden Court Marks 50th With A Year of Special Events

Eden Court, the Highlands’ leading arts centre and a vital cultural institution for five decades, ...
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Impact Fund

Johnston Carmichael Launches Impact Fund to Support Charity Initiatives Ahead of 90th Anniversary

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for ...
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Forres Firewalk 2024

Do Something Extraordinary for Veterans in the Northeast – Final Places Available for Aberdeen Firewalk

Erskine Veterans Charity is urging supporters across the Northeast to take on an unforgettable challenge ...
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Arthian Expands into Offshore Sector with Strategic Senior Appointment

Arthian is pleased to announce its expansion into the offshore renewables and marine sector with ...
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SSEN Transmission _Marine licence variation granted for the Western Isles HVDC link

Marine Licence Variation Granted for the Western Isles HVDC Link – Powering Scotland’s Clean Energy Future

SSEN Transmission is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate has granted the ...
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New Start Highland

New Start Highland Brings New Jobs to Nairn

New Start Highland has marked the beginning of the new year with an exciting expansion ...
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A Celebration of Scottish Tradition at the Archie Foundation’s Burns Supper

Evening of fundraising will support children and families across the Highlands The Archie Foundation will celebrate ...
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Community Toy Appeal Brings Festive Cheer to Children Supported by the Archie Foundation

Local businesses give a gift that matters this Christmas. A community-led toy appeal in the Highlands has helped ...
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Pylon and Turbine

Planning Consent Granted for Aberarder Wind Farm Connection – Connecting Wind Farm to Dunmaglass, Securing Power for Generations with a Robust New Overhead Line

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 consent ...
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Stagecoach Inverness

Stagecoach to Introduce Inverness Area Service Changes from February 2026

Stagecoach North Scotland has confirmed a series of bus service changes across the Inverness area, ...
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Donald McLachlan retires after 22 Years of distinguished service at Morrison Construction

Morrison Construction Highland Managing Director Retires After 22 Years of Service

Donald McLachlan retires after 22 Years of distinguished service at Morrison Construction. Morrison Construction has ...
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SSEN Transmission Agrees Biggest Housing Deal with the Springfield Group to Deliver Nearly 300 New Homes in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray

SSEN Transmission has today [Wednesday 17 December] agreed its biggest housing deal so far, with ...
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Hitachi Energy Awarded Key Contracts for Converter Stations on Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

SSEN Transmission has today [Tuesday 16 December] awarded global energy technology leader Hitachi Energy major ...
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Festive Wishes from everyone at the Chamber - Festive Opening Hours

Inverness Chamber Festive Opening Hours

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 19 December and will re-open on Monday 5 ...
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The Archie Foundation and Simpsons Garden Centre

Simpsons Garden Centre, Inverness, Raise £11K for the Archie Foundation

Local and award-winning business Simpsons has raised £11,000 for The Archie Foundation through its annual ...
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David Frenz and Greig Mackay

Stagecoach Celebrates Triple Success at Catch the Bus Month Awards

Stagecoach have secured three national awards from Bus Users UK in recognition of its stand-out ...
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Wendy Russell - Director of Sales - Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Wendy Russell Appointed as Director of Sales for Macdonald Aviemore Resort

The Macdonald Aviemore Resort are delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Russell as the ...
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Joint managing partners, Victoria Leslie, JP Campbell and Peter Murray

Ledingham Chalmers Reports Positive Financial Results Amid Continued Growth Drive

Full-service Scottish law firm Ledingham Chalmers has recorded a fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, ...
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Unlocking Opportunity: Scottish Chambers Unite for Scotland – Canada Business Week 2026

Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Edinburgh and West Highland Chambers, is pleased to ...
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HHA and Tulloch Homes Partnership to Deliver 32 New MMR Homes in Inverness

Partnership expands mid-market rental opportunities in the popular Slackbuie area Leading developer of mid-market rent ...
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Eilean Dubh Named Scotland’s Regional Care Home of the Year

Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose has been crowned Regional Care Home of the Year ...
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Mikeysline 10th Anniversary

Mikeysline Marks 10 Years of Hope, Connection and Life-Saving Support

On Saturday December 6th, local charity Mikeysline marked a meaningful milestone: 10 years of providing ...
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Mackenzie Construction Announces New Sponsorship Deal with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Mackenzie Construction Announces New Sponsorship Deal with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Mackenzie Construction has confirmed a new 18-month sponsorship agreement with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, strengthening the ...
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Chamber Charity Christmas Lunch

Chamber Charity Christmas Lunch

This year’s Inverness Chamber of Commerce Charity Christmas Lunch brought together 65 attendees for a ...
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Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage

Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage to offer powerful new technology that supports SME growth

Johnston Carmichael has partnered with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology ...
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Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities Through Shell's International Enterprise Development Programme

Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities Through Shell’s International Enterprise Development Programme

Four Highland businesses that are playing a significant role in the Inverness and Cromarty Firth ...
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BAM and SSEN Transmission Announce Jobs Boost With New Highland Hub for 200 People

Inverness base also strengthens partnership with University of the Highlands and Islands to develop local ...
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Muckle Media named as one of the fastest growing firms in UK

Muckle Media Named as One of the Fastest Growing Firms in UK

Muckle Media – the first PR agency in Scotland to become a B Corp – ...
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Futureproof Scottish Affordable Home is Rapidly Assembled in Just One Week

Futureproof Scottish Affordable Home is Rapidly Assembled in Just One Week

Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled ...
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Bracewell and Orkney Builders Proposed 92-Bed Hotel Development at Junction Road, Kirkwall

Proposed 92-Bed Hotel Development at Junction Road, Kirkwall

Bracewell and Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd have submitted a planning application for a new 92-bed ...
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Workforce North Event Spotlights Highland Economy

Employers and educators from across the Highlands have gathered to hear how a new initiative ...
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Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub

Planning Consent Granted for the Banniskirk Hub – Delivering Major Boost to Clean Energy Ambitions

Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub – a major clean energy project ...
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Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael Tax Experts Count the Cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute ...
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Tuminds and TSI Moray Support Local Third Sector with Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Training

Tuminds and TSI Moray Support Local Third Sector with Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Training

Tuminds and TSI Moray, recently conducted a three-part training series called AI for Impact, enabling ...
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SSEN Transmission first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission First Business to Sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value ...
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Spittal to Peterhead High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable will play a major role in Scotland and the UK’s journey towards a secure, clean energy future.

Marine Licence Granted for Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable: Major Boost for Caithness and Aberdeen Businesses

Contracts awarded to local businesses John Gunn & Sons (Caithness) and Nicol of Skene (Aberdeen) ...
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New Start Highland's The Yard Cafe now open From L-R: Will Russell Chef, Igor Faggion Front of House, Paula Rodgers Front of House and Yvonne Naylor Cafe Manager. Photography by John Paul Photography.

New Start Highland Puts Purpose on the Menu at The Yard Café

New Start Highland opens the doors to The Yard Café today at its Training and ...
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WJM Renewable Energy Seminar panel

Leading Scottish Law Firm Brings Together Business Leaders as Record Numbers Attend Renewable Energy Seminar

Nearly 200 developers, consultants and renewables experts from across the country descended on Glasgow as ...
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Murphy Announce Plans to Boost Jobs at Alness Hub to 100+

This week (Wednesday 19 November), engineering and infrastructure company Murphy hosted an open day for ...
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Beaver Bridges International Flies the Flag for Scotland at ReBuild Ukraine Summit

Beaver Bridges International, with a regional office in Inverness, proudly represented Scotland at the Rebuild ...
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The Inverness Castle Experience Bespoke Tartan Prickly Thistle

The Inverness Castle Experience Unveils Its Own Tartan, Woven by Prickly Thistle

The Inverness Castle Experience has unveiled its very own tartan – a design proudly created ...
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Jaqueline Brown (left) and Mary Nimmo of Archie’s Highlands fundraising committee, who organised the Moonlight Ball.

Moonlight Ball Shines a Light on Children’s Charity

Highlands ball raises more than £100,000 for The Archie Foundation A sparkling charity ball in ...
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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has launched the Belladrum Festival Community Trust - pictured from left to right: Trustuees Joe Gibbs – Belladrum Estate , Jayne MacMillan , Joan Campbell joined by Naomi Hollas – Belladrum Festival Co-Ordinator, Dougie Brown – Belladrum Festival Producer

Belladrum Festival Launches Community Trust with £20,000 Fund to Support Locals

Money raised from car parking passes to be reinvested directly into local communities surrounding Belladrum ...
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Public Exhibitions Announced for Glenmarkie Wind Farm 

Vattenfall has announced details of its November consultation events for the proposed 65-turbine Glenmarkie Wind ...
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5-star Ness Walk Named Best for Service in UK & Ireland at Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence!

Ness Walk, on the banks of the River Ness opened in 2019 and has quickly ...
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Powering Climate Conversations: SSEN Transmission Supports Youth Climate Summit at Mock COP30 in Inverness

SSEN Transmission has been confirmed as one of the principal sponsors of this year’s Mock ...
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Driving Year-Round Tourism: VisitScotland CEO Shares Insights with Highland Business Leaders

A stronger, more sustainable visitor economy was the focus for local business leaders last week ...
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The Inverness Castle Experience Welcomes Full Team as Training Begins

The Inverness Castle Experience has now welcomed its full complement of staff, marking another key ...
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Parklands Care Homes Resident - and former band leader - Billy Mackintosh singing ‘There’s a hole in my bucket'

Eilean Dubh Residents Shine in Talent Show

Fun loving residents at a Black Isle care home run by Parklands Care Homes stepped ...
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Highland Homebuilder Deploys Timber Expertise in Homegrown Solution to Housing Emergency

Scottish homebuilder, MAKAR, is manufacturing an affordable home prototype that challenges conventional construction. As the ...
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Scottish Nature Reserve Teams up with Major Electricity Company to Boost Biodiversity

A nature reserve in Scotland is set to benefit from a deal with a major ...
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Driving UK Prosperity Through Global Connections: International Trade Week Returns

Looking to take your business global? Next week’s International Trade Week is packed with insights, ...
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Erskine Hosts Veterans’ Marketplace Event in Forres

Erskine Veterans Charity welcomed a wide range of partner organisations to its Veterans Activity Centre ...
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Guest Blog: Help Shape the Future of The Ledge Climbing Wall

The Ledge Climbing Wall is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide ...
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From First Success to Further Innovation, Genny Hire Reveals Two More Punch Unit Applications

Earlier this year, Genny Hire Ltd highlighted a successful new application for its punch units, ...
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Tailormade Moves Doubles Lettings Portfolio and Strengthens Highland Presence with Acquisition of Scottish Highland Property Services

Inverness-based estate and letting agency Tailormade Moves has expanded its lettings portfolio by over 200 ...
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Norscot Achieves Silver Status in Highland Employer Charter

Norscot has been awarded Silver Charter Status as part of the Highland Employer Charter initiative, ...
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Parklands Wins National Innovation Award

Parklands Care Homes has been recognised at the Leaders in Care Awards 2025, winning the ...
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SSEN Transmission Welcomes Tenfold Increase in Community Benefit Funding Generated by Skye Reinforcement Project

SSEN Transmission has announced that more than £10m of community benefit funding will be generated ...
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Highlands and Islands to Benefit from Qualified Play Specialists at Raigmore Hospital Thanks to the Archie Foundation 

Fundraising appeal launched to raise money for more play specialists and toys for young patients. ...
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Mikeysline receives Royal backing on World Mental Health Day

Highland-based mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities as they ...
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Parklands Pride celebrations held in Keith and Fortrose

Parklands Care Homes in Keith and Fortrose were bursting with Pride as residents, relatives and ...
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SSEN Transmission Submits Application for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV Overhead Line Project

SSEN Transmission has submitted a Section 37 consent application to Scottish Ministers for the proposed ...
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Andy Haldane CBE Elected New BCC President

Andy Haldane CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce ...
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WJM Celebrates MG ALBA Contract Renewal as it Strengthens Links to Scottish and Gaelic Culture

Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has secured the renewal of ...
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Highlands Mum Takes the Plunge Again for Charity

A brave Inverness mum is set to take on a charity abseil for the second ...
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Bracewell Rebrands as It Marks 100 Years, Highlighting Growth in Masterplanning, Energy & Commercial Sectors

One of Scotland’s longest established architectural practices has marked its centenary by launching a rebrand ...
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UK-Croatia Business Forum

The British Embassy Zagreb, the British Business Chamber Croatia (BBCC) and the Croatian Chamber of ...
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Interactive Health Ltd Pioneers AI-Powered Wearable

Inverness based Inverness Chamber of Commerce (ICC) member Interactive Health Ltd is pioneering a new ...
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Senior Appointment for Macleod and MacCallum

Macleod & MacCallum, Solicitors, based in Inverness and Portree are delighted to announce that they ...
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ASTI Hub North Office Opens in Thurso – Creating up to 50 New Skills Jobs in Local Area

This week, engineering and infrastructure company Murphy officially opened their new ASTI Hub North office ...
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Community Groups Across the Highlands Recognised in Inaugural Green Freeport Capacity Fund Grant Awards

A community garden in Cromarty, a woodland walk in Nigg and a community café in ...
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Dancing in the Moonlight in Aid of Charity

Guests at a charity ball in Inverness will be dancing in the moonlight to raise ...
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Genny Hire Ltd Marks 17 Years of Powering Industries with Resilience and Vision

This December, Genny Hire Ltd celebrates 17 years in business – a milestone that reflects ...
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WJM Strengthens Firm with 12 New Faces as Quartet of Senior Associates Check In

Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has bolstered its team with ...
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Going Global – How Inverness Chamber Can Support Highland Businesses Expand on an International Scale

by Sarah Findlay, International Trade Manager I have been with Inverness Chamber of Commerce, working ...
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Time Capsules Lowered into Historic Well at The Inverness Castle Experience

Two specially created time capsules have been officially lowered into the original well within the ...
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Voices Heard, Futures Changed – RASASH Launches Big Give Women and Girls Campaign to Support Young Survivors in Highland

Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) is thrilled to announce its participation in the ...
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Johnston Carmichael Opens Graduate Recruitment for 2026 Roles

Leading UK independent accountancy and business advisory firm, Johnston Carmichael, is recruiting its next generation ...
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Corporate strength underpins Stronachs’ latest Legal 500 success

STRONACHS LLP has once again been recognised across multiple practice areas in the Legal 500 ...
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Secrets of Rosemarkie Bronze Age Hoard Revealed

Recently published analyses have revealed why a hoard of precious bronze ornaments was buried on ...
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Seven Award Nominations for Parklands Care Homes

Fresh from its success at the Highland Business Awards, Parklands Care Homes is in the ...
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