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Eden Court’s 22nd Inverness Film Festival Announced

Friday 1 – Thursday 7 November 2024 The Inverness Film Festival (IFF) is returning with a diverse line-up that promises an exciting celebration of cinema from around the world. The festival will open with Marielle Heller’s Nightbitch, a bold dark comedy that sees new mum Amy Adams going feral. Closing this year’s festival is Conclave, […]

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Highland Spotlight 2024: A Day of Connection and Insights

Highland Spotlight 2024 lit up the Drumossie Hotel, creating an amazing atmosphere buzzing with conversations and new opportunities. This year’s exhibition brought together over 60 exhibitors, offering a perfect opportunity for businesses across the region to connect, showcase innovation, and explore potential collaborations. One of the standout features was the Rising Stars zone, which celebrated

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Highland Business Awards winner of the Highland Business of the Year, Pentland Ferries, represented by its Managing Director, Helen Inkster

Celebrating Success: 2024 Highland Business Awards Winners Announced

The Highland Business Awards winners were crowned today (Friday 27 September) in an inspiring celebration of business excellence at The Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness. This much-anticipated lunch and awards, and the finale of Highland Business Week, brought together the very best of the region’s business community, marking a day of recognition of everything that has been

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More on our Highland Business Award Sponsor, UHI

UHI: Celebrating Innovation and Leading the Way in Sustainability Alison Wilson, Director of Economic Development and Advancement At UHI, our commitment to research and innovation is a key priority within our Strategy 2030. By sponsoring the Innovation category at the Highland Business Awards, we aim to celebrate and support businesses that are pushing the boundaries

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More on our Highland Business Awards Sponsor, RI Cruden

RI Cruden is proudly one of the largest mechanical, electrical and renewable organisations in the Highlands and Islands. From starting out as a sole trader in 2005 to winning Inverness Chamber’s Highland Business of the Year in 2023, our business has undergone remarkable transformation over its 19-year history. We’ve embraced new technologies, expanded our services

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More on our Highland Business Awards Sponsor, Caithness Chamber of Commerce

By Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, sponsoring the Highland Business Award for Resilience The concept of resilience, is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “the ability of a substance to return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed”. This tenacious spirit perfectly embodies the strength and adaptability of

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Paula Nicol, Head of Events at Inverness Chamber at the 2022 Highland Business Awards with Chamber member guests

Highland Business Week: 10 Years of Connecting and Growing Together

By Paula Nicol, Head of Events & Deputy Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce As we mark the 10th year of Highland Business Week, it’s great to look back and see how the event has evolved into one of the most important dates in the Highland business calendar. What started as something relatively modest –

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How to Make the Most out of Exhibiting at Highland Spotlight

Exhibiting at a trade show or exhibition is much like attending a job interview or networking event where preparation is key to maximising the benefits. The Highland Spotlight business to business exhibition on Tuesday 24 September serves as an ideal opportunity to network, make new business contacts and even expand your knowledge by attending the

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Callum Beattie, Mikeysline Ambassador, mental health campaigner, singer and songwriter

“A message that means so much”: Callum Beattie Announces Presale of New Charity Single, ‘Something in My Eye’.

“Something in my Eye” is my new single and is all about mental health and the overwhelming feelings we sometimes experience. I’m really happy to be donating a share of the proceeds from the record to Mikeysline to support as many people as possible,” says Callum Beattie, Mikeysline Ambassador, Scottish singer and songwriter. “The video

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