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Maree Todd MSP visited the new homes in Lairg, including meeting with resident Eilidh Matheson and Andrew Martin of Albyn Housing Association

Lairg MSP Visits Innovative New Social Housing in the Village

The MSP for Lairg, Maree Todd, visited the village recently to inspect new social housing developed by Albyn Housing Society. The £2.3m development of eight new specialist dwellings represents the first new social housing in the village since the 1990s. During her visit, Maree met with one of the new tenants, Eilidh Matheson, who moved […]

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Tomatin takes the Trophy at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition

Highland distillery Tomatin has added another award to its collection after its Legacy single malt was announced as a Trophy winner at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC). After being awarded 98 points and a Gold Outstanding award earlier this year during initial judging, Legacy was confirmed as receiving an IWSC Trophy for ‘no age

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Caring Together: Parklands aims to joins forces with local charities

Local care provider Parklands Care Homes is to launch new charity partnerships to strengthen its support for good causes across the north and north-east. Parklands – which last month won the Highland Business Award for Community Engagement by a Business – is inviting local charities to apply for a partnership starting in 2025, with the

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Highland Council Leader opens SSEN Transmission’s new net-zero offshore hub in Inverness

New office wing will have capacity for 100 team members to drive forward Pathway to 2030 offshore infrastructure projects. SSEN Transmission has today welcomed Highland Council Leader Raymond Bremner to officially open their new offshore hub in Inverness as the company continues on an exciting path of growth.  Built exclusively for the teams tasked with

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Ness Walk - L-R: Grace MacLeod Operations Manager, Monica Mungui Front Office Supervisor, Tony Story CEO, Kevin Staines Hotel Manager, Scott Sturrock Bar Manager, Francesca Giorgi Rezzesi Restaurant Manager, Kevin Roy Pastry Chef and Craig Ewan, Operations Director.

Ness Walk named Best Hotel Experience at the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024

Ness Walk has been named as the Best Hotel Experience in the Highlands & Islands for 2024 at the region’s most prestigious tourism awards ceremony; the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards. The awards ceremony and gala dinner was held at the Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness on Friday 4 October, celebrating excellence across the tourism industry and

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Parklands Care Homes - Pictured (left to right): Sandy Sutherland, Ewelina Wilson, Margaret Barr, Kate Walker, Danielle Andrews, Patsy Thomson, Linda Finlayson, Melanie Oliver, Shelley Agate.

‘Kind and Compassionate’ Care Home Praised By Inspectors

A ‘kind and compassionate’ Highland care home has been praised by the independent regulator for its high-quality care and support. Innis Mhor in Tain achieved grade 5 (very good) evaluations across all key areas, including wellbeing, leadership, staff performance, setting and care planning following an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate. During their visit, the

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Stronachs Strengths its Employment Team with Key Partner Promotion and New Recruits

LEADING independent law firm Stronachs LLP has enhanced its employment team with the announcement of the assumption of a new partner and the engagement of a new employment lawyer. Joining the firm in 2014, Annika Neukirch has been promoted from senior associate to partner. Annika advises on all aspects of contentious and non-contentious employment law

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Parklands Care Homes Pathways Fund - Cat Robertson of Craigellachie Primary School Parent Partnership with some of the school’s pupils.

Parklands Pathway Fund Reopens For Community Projects 

Parklands Care Homes has reopened its Pathway Fund, which is dedicated to helping community groups and charities in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire. Parklands has been supporting local community projects for 30 years, and the Pathway Fund – introduced at the end of 2023 – continues this long-standing commitment to strengthening communities. Since its launch,

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