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Businesses Performing Well Despite Facing Challenges, Says New Report

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Survey shows businesses have performed well despite significant challenges. Businesses in the Highlands and Islands have continued to perform well over the past six months despite having experienced significant challenges. This is according to the latest business survey commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Fieldwork was carried out between 28 October and 5 December 2025, and […]

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Johnston Carmichael Appoints New Tax Director to Support Growing Private Client Team

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Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates. Alan Dean joins the leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, bringing his 20 years of experience in private client tax. A

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Guest Blog: When Global Headlines Hit Home – Why SMEs in the Highlands Can’t Ignore Market Shifts

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By Neil Burrows, Founder, Aurora North Consulting It’s surprising how quickly global news headlines turn into very real problems for small and medium-sized businesses, even at a very local level. What feels distant and high-level one week can show up the next as nervous customers, delayed supply chains, or routes to market that suddenly don’t work

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Businesses Unite in Moray to Support Veterans at Erskine’s Inaugural Corporate Partners Day

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The inaugural Erskine Veterans Charity Corporate Partners Day was hosted at the Benromach Distillery in Forres, bringing together businesses from across Moray to learn more about the charity’s local impact and how the corporate community can play a direct role in supporting Veterans across the North of Scotland. Corporate guests, supporters and local organisations gathered

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Guest Blog: Become a Growing2gether Partner and Help Build Better Futures for Young People, and for Scotland

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Growing2gether, the unique charity recently spotlighted in the Scottish Parliament, is looking for corporate partners who share their vision to give young people a better future, regardless of the disadvantage they face. We are reaching out to local companies to raise the £30,000 we need to continue to support children, their families and their communities

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Ministers Open The Inverness Castle Experience After Multi-Million Transformation for the Highlands

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The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened today (Monday 9 February) by Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland, marking completion of a landmark City Region Deal project. The £47 million investment has transformed Inverness Castle into a world-class visitor attraction for the Highlands, which will strengthen

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Stagecoach Tops UK Customer Satisfaction Rankings as Confidence in Bus Travel Grows

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Stagecoach has been named the UK’s leading major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI), underlining growing public confidence in bus travel and the vital role it plays in supporting communities across Scotland and the UK. The independent report, published by the Institute of Customer Service, shows Stagecoach, which

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Progress on Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Link as Onshore and Offshore Works Gather Pace

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SSEN Transmission has reached a key milestone in its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link project, with onshore and offshore enabling works now underway. The 203km, 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) link will connect the Banniskirk Hub substation development in Caithness to the Netherton Hub in Aberdeenshire, with 166km of cable running subsea from

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Un-Fore-Gettable Chance to Play Top Local Course for Charity as SSAFA Tee-Ams Up with Royal Dornoch

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It’s recognised as one of the top links courses in the world and it’s right on our doorstep. Now, for one day only, golfers can play Royal Dornoch for 30% less1 – all while raising funds to support Scotland’s Armed Forces community. One of the Northern Highlands’ best-kept secrets, Royal Dornoch’s 18-hole course is known

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SSEN Transmission and The Highland Council Strengthen Commitment to Accelerating Nature Restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain

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SSEN Transmission has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Highland Council, reinforcing a shared commitment to deliver long‑term environmental and social benefits across the region. The agreement marks another significant milestone for the two organisations, following SSEN Transmission becoming the first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC) at the

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