One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands has seen its tenant satisfaction rise by almost 10% after redesigning its customer service offering. Albyn Housing Society, which has 3,800 homes across more than 80 different communities in the Highlands, undertook a series of improvements last year in order to better serve their tenants. […]
New data from this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University in partnership with the British Chambers of Commerce, has found that over half (56%) of Scottish organisations are still reporting worrying skills shortages. The annual report, monitoring the current UK skills landscape, highlighted more than half of Scottish businesses (56%) are reporting
This week we’re handing over the blog to W M Donald! Read on to hear more about their services, recent award success and top tips for Chamber membership. Servicing the North of Scotland W M Donald provides a range of Civil Engineering Services to support key construction, infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the north
This week, we’re handing over the blog to W M Donald, one of Scotland’s leading civil engineering and construction firms, who are quickly expanding in the Highlands. Read on to hear more from Commercial Manager Barry Smeaton about their team, recent projects, and exciting plans for the future. About W M Donald Our company was
Scottish full-service law firm Ledingham Chalmers has invested a six-figure-sum in new premises in Inverness, following team growth in the Highlands of 40% since the start of 2023. On top of the 11 people who joined since January last year, five new hires have come on board in the last couple of months: senior associate Christina McKerrow
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The Oxygen Works, a Highland-based centre of excellence dedicated to supporting individuals with neurological and complex health conditions, announces that Dan Jenkins is stepping down as Chair after a decade of dedicated leadership. Dan, who joined the Board in 2012 and became Chair in 2014, will continue to serve on the Board, ensuring his invaluable
This week the North’s largest garden centre, Simpsons, welcomed 35 Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) members and garden centre / nursery owners from across the Midlands and East Anglia. The group were also joined by representatives from Westland Horticulture Ltd and Smart Garden Products Ltd as a destination on the Midlands and East Anglia HTA Business
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STRONACHS LLP, a leading law firm with offices in Aberdeen and Inverness, has announced the promotion of four Senior Solicitors and two new appointments amid recent financial success and strong activity levels. In its latest round of internal promotions, Stronachs has promoted Patrick Norris (Corporate/Energy), Amy Breen (Commercial Property), Hazel Grant (Dispute Resolution – photo
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Scottish headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) has continued its strategic growth journey with the acquisition of leading environmental, ecological, heritage and landscape consultancy, Crestwood Environmental Ltd (Crestwood Environmental). The full acquisition of the Midlands-based company – which has offices in Wolverhampton and a regional presence in London
In keeping with the company’s vision of breaking down the barriers of learning for businesses throughout the Highlands, Virtual Learning Academy, which has been serving the community for over a decade, has made the exciting decision to rebrand itself as the Highland Learning Academy. The need for a more Highland-centric persona is close to the
