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Highland artists shine a light on mental health through powerful new exhibition

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Artists from across the Highlands are coming together with Centred Scotland to explore the impact of mental ill-health through a unique exhibition at the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival. A group of artists are collaborating with the charity Centred Scotland in an innovative arts project, for the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival Highland using this

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Immigration crackdown and new rules create ‘wake-up call’ for Scottish businesses

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Scottish businesses should review how they check people’s right to work in the UK as increased Home Office enforcement is followed by a major expansion of the rules from 1 October. The warning comes from an immigration expert at Thorntons who says businesses that believe they are complying with immigration law could still be exposed

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New £2 million fund launched to help Highland and Islands employers

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Employers across the Highlands and Islands can now apply for support from a new £2 million fund designed to help businesses develop the workforce they need for the future. The Workforce North Co-Investment Fund aims to help employers recruit, retain and develop staff as the region prepares for what is expected to be more than

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Stronachs’ corporate and private client strength reflected in latest Legal 500 guide

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Leading independent law firm Stronachs LLP has once again been recognised in the Legal 500 – a global benchmarking platform for the legal sector. Produced annually, the Legal 500 guide ranks lawyers and law firms based on extensive research, analysis and client feedback. In the 2027 UK guide, Stronachs, which has offices in Aberdeen and

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Inverness dad’s fundraising challenge reaches new heights as he marks halfway point

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Heather’s Heroes pledge £5,000 match funding Inverness dad Neil McGregor is celebrating reaching the halfway point of an epic year-long fundraiser. Neil, who works as the Business Development and Fundraising Manager for The Archie Foundation in the Highlands, has now completed five of his ambitious 10 challenges to raise vital funds for the charity. Having

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Royal Bank Venture Banking Director announced at Female Founders Summit

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The Royal Bank of Scotland has today (1 October 2026) announced the appointment of Catriona Penny as its Venture Banking Director, expanding its support to Scotland’s most ambitious high growth companies and the investors backing them. Venture Banking supports founders and investors at critical moments of growth, providing specialist capabilities – including deep sector expertise

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Parklands residents show they’re ‘Still Game’ in new film

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Care home residents are celebrating living life to the full in a new film released by Parklands Care Homes to mark International Day of Older Persons (1 October). ‘Still Game’ brings together residents from Parklands homes in Moray, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, as they talk about their interests and activities. The film features everything from

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Thorntons expands its extensive legal services to Caithness

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Independent full-service law firm Thorntons is assuming responsibility for the wills, powers of attorney and title deeds of Young Robertson & Co, based in Caithness, as its partners move towards retirement. The agreement, effective from today, will ensure continuity of service for clients in the region as Young Robertson & Co winds down its practice.

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Centred Scotland launches fundraising challenge to help support vital mental health services across the Highlands

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Highland communities invited to walk 30 miles this autumn to support mental health People across the Highlands are being invited to take part in a simple autumn walking challenge that will help support mental health and wellbeing services in communities across the region. Centred Scotland has launched Walk 30 Miles This Autumn for Mental Health,

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