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Pentland Ferries named Ferry Operator of the Year at National Transport Awards

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The Orkney-based ferry operator collected the national award at a ceremony at Westminster Park Plaza in London in recognition of continued growth, investment and commitment to the communities it serves. The award recognises excellence across service delivery, reliability, and customer experience: areas which have remained central to Pentland Ferries as the business has continued to

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Spittal-Peterhead subsea cable link reaches milestone as construction compounds become operational

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SSEN Transmission has reached a major milestone in the delivery of its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with the main construction compounds at both the northern and southern ends of the route now fully established and operational. Located at Bower Quarry near Halkirk in Caithness and Blackhills near Peterhead, the sites will serve

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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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Harper Macleod tops 500 people following decade of sustained growth

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Law firm Harper Macleod has exceeded 500 people for the first time, reaching a headcount of 501 across Scotland. The milestone marks more than a decade of sustained growth for the firm, which has increased by 54% from 326 people in 2015. The growth comes as Harper Macleod welcomes 17 new trainee solicitors who will

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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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RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: Belladrum unveils blockbuster 2027 main stage headliners

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An iconic ‘Highland homecoming’ for Fatboy Slim, unfinished business for James, and the return of Scottish superstar Amy Macdonald, as Belladrum reveals all three main stage 2027 headliners. Hailed by The Telegraph as the ‘Scottish Glastonbury’, Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has announced its complete trio of mainstage headliners for 2027, with JAMES, FATBOY SLIM 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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