SSEN Transmission has announced that more than £10m of community benefit funding will be generated by the business’s Skye Reinforcement project, which will replace the existing overhead line between Fort Augustus and Skye. The existing overhead line is fast reaching the end of its operational life and its replacement is critical to maintaining network reliability […]
Fundraising appeal launched to raise money for more play specialists and toys for young patients. As Play in Healthcare Week gets under way across the UK, the Highland Children’s Unit at Raigmore Hospital is celebrating the success of two of its staff qualifying as Health Play Specialists, thanks to the Archie Foundation. The charity is
SSEN Transmission has submitted a Section 37 consent application to Scottish Ministers for the proposed 400kV overhead line project between Beauly, near Inverness and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire. The project is a key component of the Perth-headquartered electricity transmission network owner’s ‘Pathway to 2030’ investment programme, where it expects to invest at least £22bn in the period
Leading Scottish law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has secured the renewal of its contract with Gaelic media public body MG ALBA until 2028. MG ALBA, which is best known as the organisation which delivers Gaelic media to audiences across Scotland, the United Kingdom and beyond, including via Gaelic-language TV channel and national
A brave Inverness mum is set to take on a charity abseil for the second time this month, preparing to scale the heights of the iconic Dunrobin Castle after conquering her fears. Rachel Wilson will be joined by her 13-year-old son Joel, who was too young to take part in the previous abseil in aid
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One of Scotland’s longest established architectural practices has marked its centenary by launching a rebrand of the business as it takes the next step on its growth journey. From today, Bracewell Stirling Consulting, will be known as Bracewell, which retains the most recognisable part of the brand name, a name synonymous with its roots. The
Inverness based Inverness Chamber of Commerce (ICC) member Interactive Health Ltd is pioneering a new approach to mental-health technology with the development of Wristbud — a smart, AI powered wearable designed to detect and help manage stress in everyday life. Born from PhD research into biomarker sensing and digital mental health, and participation as a partner in the EU-funded MindED
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Macleod & MacCallum, Solicitors, based in Inverness and Portree are delighted to announce that they have been joined by well-known and respected solicitor, Findlay Boyd. Findlay joins from a national legal firm and has been appointed as a Director and as Head of their Rural Land and Crofting departments. Findlay commented “I am excited to be
This week, we’re shining a spotlight on SSEN Transmission! In part 2 of this blog, find out more about how SSEN Transmission is upgrading the grid to deliver clean energy, jobs and community benefits. As is customary in the autumn, our politicians gathered for their annual party conferences, setting out their plans to generate the economic growth
This week, we’re handing the blog over to SSEN Transmission! To find out more about how projects like the Spittal to Beauly overhead line will deliver clean power and much more for the Highlands, read on… SSEN Transmission is responsible for the electricity transmission network in the north of Scotland, maintaining and investing in the
