Leading independent renewable energy generator, Fred. Olsen Renewables has applied for permission to develop Balnespick Wind Farm located 5.6km east of Tomatin and 6.6km north-west of Carrbridge, in the Highlands. If consented the wind farm will generate up to 64.8MW of clean electricity and could provide power directly to Tomatin Distillery. Balnespick Wind Farm has […]
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Highland Visitor Levy – Engagement Forum, providing a platform for businesses and stakeholders to engage in a constructive discussion around the proposed Visitor Levy (Tourism Tax) for the Highlands. Part of a wider consultation series, led by Highland Chambers of Commerce, the event will bring together
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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has achieved another significant development milestone with the awarding of customs site status to Port of Nigg – a move that will solidify the north of Scotland’s position as a world-leading hub for the renewables sector. The designation – granted by HMRC after a stringent audit and verification
The public and private sectors must work together to drive economic success in the Highlands – this is the focus of an upcoming Business Breakfast with Derek Brown, Chief Executive of The Highland Council, hosted by Inverness Chamber of Commerce. As the region navigates key challenges and opportunities, this event, on Wednesday 12 March, at
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Parklands Care Homes has appointed a care professional with two decades of experience in social care to manage its new flagship care home in Inverness. Jaime McNab joins Parklands from NHS Highland, where she served as the Lead Nurse for Care Homes and Care at Home services. The multi-million-pound Pittyvaich Care Home is set to
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce and Moray Chamber of Commerce have jointly written to Scottish Government Transport Secretary, Fiona Hyslop, urging a clear and ambitious timetable for the full dualling of the A96. The letter, sent on behalf of businesses across the A96 corridor, highlights growing frustration over the lack of progress on upgrading this vital
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Mikeysline has welcomed a new face at their Inverness hive hub. Former MFR Breakfast host Jodie McCluskey has joined the team as their newly appointed Communications Manager. With a strong knowledge of the local area and a passionate mental health advocate, the Aviemore mum-of two hopes to utilise her news background and conversation skills to
New Start Highland’s Chief Executive, James Dunbar, has been honoured as a Big Issue Changemaker for Housing and Homelessness 2025. This prestigious list celebrates leaders across the UK who drive innovative solutions to address critical social challenges, with James being recognised for his transformative work in combatting homelessness and poverty across the Highlands. James Dunbar commented,
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Parklands Care Homes has announced new partnerships with two much-loved local charities. More than 20 local and national charities applied to be Parklands’ charity partner when applications opened last November. A shortlist was then presented to Parklands’ employees who were asked to vote for their preferred charity. Employees at Parklands’ Moray and Aberdeenshire homes chose
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Aurora North, the Highlands-based boutique consultancy, has launched a new diagnostic tool aimed at helping organisations prepare for successful transformational change. TRi (Transformation Readiness Index) is designed to assist clients in accurately assessing their readiness for change, enabling them to address potential obstacles before embarking on transformation projects. Many transformation projects fail to achieve their
