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Views Sought on Plans for Inverness Campus Phase Two

People of Inverness and surrounding areas are being given the opportunity to help shape plans for the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has led the development of more than 40 hectares of the site so far. This now includes 47,000sqm of floorspace across several buildings set […]

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Stagecoach Grotto Bus Brings Festive Cheer to Highlands Children

Stagecoach has been visiting schools in the Highlands this week in a specially decorated grotto bus driven by Santa himself. Schools in Alness, Dingwall, Inverness, Cromarty and Grantown on Spey have had visits so far, with further visits scheduled for Friday. This initiative was championed by Inverness bus driver Frank Howitt, who wanted to bring

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Guest Blog: Freeport Offers Numerous Tax Benefits for New and Expanding Businesses

Angus MacLeod, Partner & Head of Inverness Office at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), offers updates on why the Freeport tax status is important to the Highland Business Community. The recent establishment of tax sites within the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) is a significant milestone for the region, offering a range

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Exclusive Seanchaidh Whisky launch: One day only at Victorian Market

Whisky lovers are in for a treat! On 12 December 2024, just 300 bottles of the exclusive Inverness Castle Experience single malt Highland whisky, Seanchaidh, will be available. This limited-edition release is available for one day only at the Victorian Market in Inverness, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. The Seanchaidh (pronounced shen-heh-kay), meaning “storyteller”

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Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness raises £10K for Cash for Kids

Local award-winning business Simpsons raised £10,000 for Cash for Kids through its annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended their annual sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun evening of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping and delicious festive food. The evening kicked off with Christmas Carols and festive songs from

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Merger of leading Scottish-headquartered consultancies MABBETT & IKM creates ARTHIAN as company targets new sectors and larger projects, plans recruitment drive and opens two new offices

Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) and Grangemouth-based leading engineering and environmental consultancy, IKM Consulting Ltd (IKM), have merged to create Arthian Ltd (Arthian). The merger creates one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms, employing 200 people, with Arthian planning a recruitment drive to grow the team by

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Strengthening Connections: Inverness Chamber and Highland Third Sector Interface Unite to Support Community Growth

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is inviting its members in the Inner Moray Firth area to explore new opportunities for collaboration with Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI). This partnership aims to drive inclusive economic growth that benefits both businesses and communities across the region. HTSI, based in Dingwall, is part of a Scotland-wide network supporting charities,

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Resident Kay Drought, Hector, and deputy manager Lucia Matheson at the launch of 'Tea and Tots' in Eilean Dubh, Fortrose.

Parklands shortlisted for Caring UK Award for Community Involvement

Parklands Care Homes has been named a finalist for the 2024 Caring UK Award for Community Involvement, recognising its contribution to fostering intergenerational connections, reducing social isolation and promoting community engagement.  The nomination highlights the contributions of individual care homes, alongside Parklands’ wider community engagement efforts.  Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians,

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