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Stagecoach

Stagecoach Tops UK Customer Satisfaction Rankings as Confidence in Bus Travel Grows

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Stagecoach has been named the UK’s leading major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), underlining growing public confidence in bus travel and the vital role it plays in supporting communities across Scotland and the UK. The independent report, published by the Institute of Customer Service, shows Stagecoach, which […]

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Progress on Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Link as Onshore and Offshore Works Gather Pace

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SSEN Transmission has reached a key milestone in its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with onshore and offshore enabling works now underway. The 203km, 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will connect the Banniskirk Hub substation development in Caithness to the Netherton Hub in Aberdeenshire, with 166km of cable running subsea from

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Un-Fore-Gettable Chance to Play Top Local Course for Charity as SSAFA Tee-Ams Up with Royal Dornoch

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It’s recognised as one of the top links courses in the world and it’s right on our doorstep. Now, for one day only, golfers can play Royal Dornoch for 30% less1 – all while raising funds to support Scotland’s Armed Forces community. One of the Northern Highlands’ best-kept secrets, Royal Dornoch’s 18-hole course is known

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SSEN Transmission and The Highland Council Strengthen Commitment to Accelerating Nature Restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain

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SSEN Transmission has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Highland Council, reinforcing a shared commitment to deliver long‑term environmental and social benefits across the region. The agreement marks another significant milestone for the two organisations, following SSEN Transmission becoming the first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC) at the

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Àban Enters 2026 with a New Home, Growing Impact and Community Support

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The start of 2026 feels like an important moment in Àban’s journey, strengthened by the support of the local business community. The Chamber Christmas lunch was a cracking way for us to round out last year. Nearly £800 was raised on the day, providing a welcome boost to Àban’s work with young people and families

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Housing Strategy to Deliver Refurbished Properties in Wick

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The latest project to be announced as part of SSEN Transmission’s housing strategy is a partnership with The Highland Council in a major refurbishment initiative to bring long-term empty homes in Wick back into use.  In an industry first, SSEN Transmission published its strategy in autumn 2024 pledging to support the delivery of 1,000 homes across its north of Scotland transmission area to help alleviate the region’s

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Stagecoach Announces Inverness Service Changes from February 2026 to Improve Reliability and Key Connections

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Stagecoach has confirmed a package of service changes across the Inverness area, which will come into effect from Monday 16 February 2026. The changes are designed to improve punctuality, reliability and connections across the network by focusing resources on routes with the highest customer demand, while recognising that this will involve the withdrawal of some

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Johnston Carmichael Appoints Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll to Lead Strategic Reforms Affecting Employee Benefits

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Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Stephen, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings extensive expertise in tax strategy to his expanded role. Since joining Johnston Carmichael in

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Stagecoach Invites Customers to Channel Their Inner Burns With ‘Bard on the Bus’ Competition

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Stagecoach is inviting customers across Scotland to celebrate Burns Night in creative style with the launch of Bard on the Bus; a light-hearted poetry competition inspired by the life and legacy of Robert Burns.  Running from today (Monday 19) to Sunday 25 January, the Scotland-only social media competition encourages customers to try their hand at writing a short poem in the spirit of Burns.   Budding bards are invited to choose one of three

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History Made as Scotland’s Festivals Unite for First-Ever Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway in Aid of Local Food Banks

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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival joins forces with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF), Tunes By The Dunes and Black Isle Calling to launch a landmark fundraising collaboration For the first time in history, Scotland’s festival community have come together for the first time to launch the Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway, a unique collaborative

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