Carrie MacWilliam

Endless Collaboration Opportunities for Scottish Companies in the Netherlands

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This week, Inverness Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to the Netherlands, accompanied by a dynamic group of Scottish companies united by a shared ambition: to explore new business opportunities and partnerships between our two nations. The programme offered a rich blend of workshops, networking events, and cultural experiences designed to give delegates a […]

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Curtains Up At Eilean Dubh’s ‘Chanonry View’ Picture House

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Parkland’s Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose has officially opened a new picture house, Chanonry View, offering residents a dedicated space to enjoy films, performances, and digital storytelling.  The project was made possible thanks to the expertise of Andrew and Rodger Dowsett, whose mother Lilah – a resident at Eilean Dubh – formally opened the cinema

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Coming Together for Sophie: Highland Businesses Unite to Support Local Family with Life-Limiting Diagnosis

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When a Highland family received the devastating news that their young daughter Sophie had been diagnosed with a rare, life-limiting illness, local businesses – led by McInnes Group, a trusted Highland firm specialising in plumbing, heating, and renewable energy – rallied together in an extraordinary act of community support. Sophie, who will turn two this

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SSEN Transmission Confirms Change to Substation Plans for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV Overhead Line Project

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SSEN Transmission has today announced it is no longer proceeding with Coachford substation to the south of Keith, part of the Beauly-Peterhead 400kV project.  The decision follows extensive site surveys, including ground condition investigations, which have identified engineering and construction challenges with the previously proposed substation site. Despite finding unanticipated challenges at the Coachford substation location,

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Highland Business Dinner 2025: A Night to Celebrate the Spirit of the Highlands

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed 300 guests to its flagship Highland Business Dinner on Friday 16 May at the Drumossie Hotel – celebrating another landmark year for business in the Highlands. The annual dinner is a highlight of the Chamber calendar, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the region for an evening of connection,

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From Crisis to Confidence: The Power of Community Support

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As New Start Highland marks 25 years, Chief Executive, James Dunbar highlights how support from the business community has helped hundreds find purpose—and how this year’s dinner can grow that impact further. I always find the Highland Business Dinner an event of enormous value. It’s something I make sure I attend every year, to make

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Parklands Care Homes Shortlisted for 10 National Awards

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Parklands Care Homes has been shortlisted for ten national awards, recognising its care quality, wellbeing initiatives, investment and the work of individual and team members. Six of the nominations are for the Stars of Social Care Awards, including a place on the shortlist for Outstanding Care Home Provider, reflecting Parklands’ commitment to high care standards and continued

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New Veterans Centre Officially Opens its Doors in Forres with Star-Studded Grand Opening.

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A new £1.3 million activity centre supporting Scotland’s Veteran community has enjoyed its grand opening in Forres, as Erskine Veterans Charity expands its services into the north of Scotland. The ribbon-cutting ceremony [pictured above] was led by centre members Stevie Gray (61) and Fiona Robinson (69), both RAF Veterans, Erskine Chairman Stuart Aitkenhead, Erskine Chief

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