Parkland’s Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose has officially opened a new picture house, Chanonry View, offering residents a dedicated space to enjoy films, performances, and digital storytelling. The project was made possible thanks to the expertise of Andrew and Rodger Dowsett, whose mother Lilah – a resident at Eilean Dubh – formally opened the cinema […]
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When a Highland family received the devastating news that their young daughter Sophie had been diagnosed with a rare, life-limiting illness, local businesses – led by McInnes Group, a trusted Highland firm specialising in plumbing, heating, and renewable energy – rallied together in an extraordinary act of community support. Sophie, who will turn two this
SSEN Transmission has today announced it is no longer proceeding with Coachford substation to the south of Keith, part of the Beauly-Peterhead 400kV project. The decision follows extensive site surveys, including ground condition investigations, which have identified engineering and construction challenges with the previously proposed substation site. Despite finding unanticipated challenges at the Coachford substation location,
Parklands Care Homes has announced plans to expand care capacity at Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose in response to growing demand for places. The home, which opened in 2021 and was recently graded 5 (very good) by the Care Inspectorate, currently has an extensive waiting list. To help meet local demand, Parklands has submitted
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Parklands Care Homes has been shortlisted for ten national awards, recognising its care quality, wellbeing initiatives, investment and the work of individual and team members. Six of the nominations are for the Stars of Social Care Awards, including a place on the shortlist for Outstanding Care Home Provider, reflecting Parklands’ commitment to high care standards and continued
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A new £1.3 million activity centre supporting Scotland’s Veteran community has enjoyed its grand opening in Forres, as Erskine Veterans Charity expands its services into the north of Scotland. The ribbon-cutting ceremony [pictured above] was led by centre members Stevie Gray (61) and Fiona Robinson (69), both RAF Veterans, Erskine Chairman Stuart Aitkenhead, Erskine Chief
Inverness based charity, Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) is proud to announce it has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year at the 2025 Scottish Charity Awards, hosted by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO). The awards celebrate excellence across Scotland’s third sector and will take place in Glasgow
As the nation prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Parklands Care Homes has released a podcast capturing the stories of women who lived and served during the Second World War. Peace at Last: Memories of VE Day is a two-part podcast featuring residents from care homes in Moray and the Highlands, sharing
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The Inverness Castle Experience invites applications for two exciting concession opportunities within the grounds of the upcoming visitor experience in Inverness, set to open in late summer 2025. The Inverness Castle project is part of the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal, a joint initiative supported by up to £315m investment from the UK and Scottish
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SSEN Transmission is continuing to carry out permitted ground investigation activity along the proposed route for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line, gathering crucial information to be prepared to commence full construction work, should consent be granted for the project, which will enable the connection and transportation of clean power around Great Britain. The
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