Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and north-east of Scotland, including its largest ever purpose-built care home. The independent care provider is to invest over £13 million in a new 60 bed care home on Banff Road in Turriff, and around £5 million expanding existing homes. The […]
Inverness-based mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mikeysline is once again celebrating community and creativity with another powerful art project. Their vibrant new creation at the Scran Kitchen food court in the Eastgate Centre, is another collaboration with North Kessock based FRESHPAINT and the latest addition to the Murals for Mikeysline initiative. Located in a
Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its Forres-based Activity Centre, EVAC North, with a birthday party attended by almost 100 members. Staff and volunteers originally organised the party for the previous week; however, due to adverse weather, the event was delayed. The get-together more than made up
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SSEN Transmission has awarded one of the leading global cable manufacturers, NKT, major contracts to manufacture and install the 525kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables for two key subsea cable links: one linking Spittal in Caithness and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire; and the other proposed to connect the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland. This milestone
Stagecoach North Scotland has announced a new partnership with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC to help supporters travel to home games more affordably and sustainably. From Saturday 24 January, season ticket holders will benefit from discounted Inverness DayRider tickets (Zones 1–4) when travelling to matches at the Sarens PSG Stadium. The offer will be delivered through unique discount codes distributed by the
SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link, a critical project that will strengthen Scotland’s energy network and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future. The groundbreaking event, held last month at Nicol of Skene’s offices in Aberdeen, brought together key delivery partners NKT,
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A new strategic communications business has launched in the Highlands to support companies driving Scotland’s energy transition and capitalising on the £6.5 billion Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport investment. Braedown, founded by Lindsay McCallum and Kim Visser, brings over 30 years’ combined experience from senior leadership roles including Heads of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs across energy, infrastructure and finance.
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Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt thanks to a second round of its successful Regional EDGE competition. Backed by Scottish Government funding the competition is open for applications from 14 January 2026. To celebrate entrepreneurial talent in regions with historically lower levels of engagement with Scottish
Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has strengthened its Inverness office with two experienced solicitors returning after two years. The firm welcomes back Senior Associate Alison Reid and Legal Director Yasmin Myles as they return to WJM. Alison joins the Private Client team, specialising in Wills and Estate Planning, Power of Attorney,
SSEN Transmission has acted on feedback from the local community by relocating a proposed temporary construction compound in the Contin area, which will support work on the underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link. The decision to move the compound to a new site east of the previously proposed location at Kinellan follows recent consultation activity, including a community event
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