Carrie MacWilliam

Galileo Calls on Local Suppliers for 98MW Lynemore Wind Farm

Potential economic benefits from the Lynemore Wind Farm – situated approximately 2km Southwest of the A9 at Moy – are now in focus as the project opens formal supplier registration, inviting local businesses in the Highland Council area to express interest in partnering with the developer. Local businesses across the Highlands are encouraged to register […]

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Parklands’ operations director Elaine Taylor, resident Donald Macaskill and Urray House manager Debbie Young.

Urray House Celebrates 10 Years at the Heart of the Community

Urray House Care Home in Muir of Ord marked its 10th anniversary with a lively celebration attended by residents, families, and members of the local community. Purpose-built by Parklands Care Homes, Urray House opened in 2014, replacing the original local authority-run facility of the same name. Initially, it had 34 beds and was later expanded

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Highland Businesses Urge Caution on Taxation Ahead of Autumn Budget

Colin Marr, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, voices his, and businesses across the Highlands, concerns about the potential direction of fiscal policy by the Chancellor, ahead of the UK Government’s Autumn Budget tomorrow (Wednesday 30 October). He explains: “The latest Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) survey reveals that over half of businesses across

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Maree Todd MSP visited the new homes in Lairg, including meeting with resident Eilidh Matheson and Andrew Martin of Albyn Housing Association

Lairg MSP Visits Innovative New Social Housing in the Village

The MSP for Lairg, Maree Todd, visited the village recently to inspect new social housing developed by Albyn Housing Society. The £2.3m development of eight new specialist dwellings represents the first new social housing in the village since the 1990s. During her visit, Maree met with one of the new tenants, Eilidh Matheson, who moved

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Ness Walk - L-R: Grace MacLeod Operations Manager, Monica Mungui Front Office Supervisor, Tony Story CEO, Kevin Staines Hotel Manager, Scott Sturrock Bar Manager, Francesca Giorgi Rezzesi Restaurant Manager, Kevin Roy Pastry Chef and Craig Ewan, Operations Director.

Ness Walk named Best Hotel Experience at the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024

Ness Walk has been named as the Best Hotel Experience in the Highlands & Islands for 2024 at the region’s most prestigious tourism awards ceremony; the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards. The awards ceremony and gala dinner was held at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on Friday 4 October, celebrating excellence across the tourism industry and

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Parklands Care Homes - Pictured (left to right): Sandy Sutherland, Ewelina Wilson, Margaret Barr, Kate Walker, Danielle Andrews, Patsy Thomson, Linda Finlayson, Melanie Oliver, Shelley Agate.

‘Kind and Compassionate’ Care Home Praised By Inspectors

A ‘kind and compassionate’ Highland care home has been praised by the independent regulator for its high-quality care and support. Innis Mhor in Tain achieved grade 5 (very good) evaluations across all key areas, including wellbeing, leadership, staff performance, setting and care planning following an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate. During their visit, the

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Highland Spotlight 2024: A Day of Connection and Insights

Highland Spotlight 2024 lit up the Drumossie Hotel, creating an amazing atmosphere buzzing with conversations and new opportunities. This year’s exhibition brought together over 60 exhibitors, offering a perfect opportunity for businesses across the region to connect, showcase innovation, and explore potential collaborations. One of the standout features was the Rising Stars zone, which celebrated

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Parklands Care Homes Pathways Fund - Cat Robertson of Craigellachie Primary School Parent Partnership with some of the school’s pupils.

Parklands Pathway Fund Reopens For Community Projects 

Parklands Care Homes has reopened its Pathway Fund, which is dedicated to helping community groups and charities in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. Parklands has been supporting local community projects for 30 years, and the Pathway Fund – introduced at the end of 2023 – continues this long-standing commitment to strengthening communities. Since its launch,

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