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A significant disconnect between Scottish businesses’ ESG (environmental, social and governance) ambitions and action has been revealed in a new report by The Open University.  Exploring business leaders’ attitudes and knowledge of ESG, the report revealed that while nearly four in five (77%) businesses agree that ESG factors impact their organisation’s brand or reputation, less than a tenth …

Unlocking Sustainable Growth: New report by The Open University Reveals ESG Discussions in Boardrooms Hindered by Skills Gap Read More »

Albyn Housing Society, a leading force in community development across the Highlands, is extending a warm invitation to contractors to participate in upcoming contract opportunities. The organisation, responsible for managing 3,700 homes spread across 70 communities is set to tender for reactive repairs, void works including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, and aids and adaptations projects. …

Unlocking Opportunities: Albyn Housing Invites Contractors to Shape Future Projects Read More »

Tony Story, CEO of Kingsmills Group, has been awarded the highest accolade in the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards as he is named “Highland Ambassador of the Year 2023”. The Highland Ambassador of the Year award is often regarded as a lifetime achievement award; the final and most prestigious of the evening; given to individuals …

Kingsmills Hotel Group CEO Tony Story awarded ‘Highland Ambassador of the Year’ Accolade Read More »

Inverness’s 5-star hotel Ness Walk has won the prestigious title of the most romantic place to stay in the UK. From the publishers of Vogue, GQ and Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Johansens’ Awards for Excellence have become a trusted mark of quality recognised by consumers and travel professionals alike. Winners across the UK, Europe …

Ness Walk Named the Best Place for Romantic Escape in UK & Ireland Read More »

Award-winning Scottish digital marketing agency teclan is excited to introduce the teclan Tech Boost Fund, a £100,000 initiative crafted to propel businesses to success in the ever-evolving digital landscape.   In a nod to the previous success of the Digital Boost Development Grant, which was offered by the Scottish Government and Business Gateway in 2021/22, …

teclan Launches £100,000 Tech Boost Fund to Fuel Business Success Read More »

Tomatin distillery has helped to raise £57,500 for Highland Hospice, an award-winning charity providing palliative care and essential services for people living in the Scottish Highlands. In November last year, to mark the 35th anniversary of Highland Hospice, Tomatin unveiled an exclusive new limited-edition bottling, The Highland Hospice 35th Anniversary Whisky. Only 35 bottles were …

Tomatin Distillery Raises More Than £57k for Highland Hospice Read More »

The search is on for Scotland’s top business-academic partnerships and individuals making a significant impact on economic, environmental and social prosperity through collaborative research and development. Now in its ninth year, the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards is the flagship event celebrating the partnerships between business, third sector and public sector organisations and academia (universities, colleges …

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Maggie’s Highlands has teamed up with Cù Bòcan to create a one-of-a-kind, luxury food and drink experience next month, which will raise vital funds for the charity’s work in the north of Scotland. Legendary Scottish chef, Tony Singh MBE, will bring his infamous private dining Supper Club – normally hosted at his home in Edinburgh …

Maggie’s Highlands and Cù Bòcan to Host Distillery Supper Clubs with Tony Singh Read More »

Inverness social enterprise Àban Outdoor has teamed up with leading marine equipment manufacturer and supplier Gael Force Group on a cardboard packaging re-use initiative. Earlier this year, Àban Outdoor launched Scotland’s first outdoor gear charity shop through eBay.  The aim of the online shop is to get as many people outdoors as possible by reducing …

Àban Outdoor Receives Packaging Boost from Gael Force Group Read More »

Law firm Harper Macleod has welcomed 20 new trainees to the firm – its biggest ever intake – making it one of Scotland’s largest private sector employers of graduates and young people. The 20 new trainees will join a variety of teams across Scotland including banking & finance, commercial property, corporate, commercial & regulatory, dispute …

Record Trainee Numbers as Harper Macleod Welcomes New Generation Read More »