Carrie MacWilliam

Sneckie Soccer Success Story Reaches Out To Chamber of Commerce Members

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Scott Dowling (Joint-Managing Director of Cairngorm Group) is a member of the Sneckie Soccer Fives Team and is calling on Chamber members to support the incredible efforts of a group of footballing mates who’ve raised £123,000 for CHAS (Children’s Hospices around Scotland) – all funds raised go towards helping Highland families. Donations can be made […]

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Tackling Scotland’s Rural Housing Crisis: Affordable and Net Zero Homes for the Highlands.  

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Two of MAKAR’s pioneering and affordable timber-rich homes have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust, who have welcomed this innovative approach to sustainable housing for the island. These semi-detached homes are highly energy efficient, built from natural locally sourced materials, and will avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Constructed off-site with a unique natural panel

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Inward Investment Support Boosted by £100,000 for Business – Academic Collaborations  

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Another round of funding of £100,000 has been announced by the Scottish Government and innovation support organisation Interface to encourage businesses outwith Scotland to collaborate/partner with academics, bringing in knowledge, skills and potential jobs. The Scottish Inward Investment Fund awards up to £10,000 for projects focussed on one of nine key investment areas including net

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Aurora Energy Services acquire Encomara. Image left to right: Ian Cobban, Ian Donald, Doug Duguid and Malcolm Bowie.

Aurora Energy Services Acquire Encomara

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Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) has acquired Encomara, a specialist in floating wind deployment systems and subsea engineering, and will provide significant investment to support the roll-out of its flagship mooring connection technology. The acquisition brings into the Aurora fold Encomara’s innovative SQUID system – a proprietary quick-connect system that integrates pre-installed mooring and electrical

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New Campaign Aims To Inspire ‘Hope out of Tragedy’

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Two Inverness Chamber members, Marr Communications and DP Digital Media, have teamed up to create an organ donation awareness campaign for NHS Highland. Scotland has an opt-out system, but donor numbers are falling as the number of families consenting to donation is rising. The multi-media campaign, with a strapline ‘Hope out of Tragedy’, launches today,

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Endless Collaboration Opportunities for Scottish Companies in the Netherlands

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This week (20-22 May), 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

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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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