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Stronachs LLP Recognised Again for Private Client Excellence

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STRONACHS LLP has once again been shortlisted in the Private Client Team of the Year category at the Scottish Legal Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the team’s continued focus on delivering clear advice, practical solutions, and an excellent client experience. With another successful year behind them, the nomination reflects the depth of expertise across the […]

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Tackling Scotland’s Rural Housing Crisis: Affordable and Net Zero Homes for the Highlands.  

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Two of MAKAR’s pioneering and affordable timber-rich homes have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust, who have welcomed this innovative approach to sustainable housing for the island. These semi-detached homes are highly energy efficient, built from natural locally sourced materials, and will avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Constructed off-site with a unique natural panel

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Inward Investment Support Boosted by £100,000 for Business – Academic Collaborations  

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Another round of funding of £100,000 has been announced by the Scottish Government and innovation support organisation Interface to encourage businesses outwith Scotland to collaborate/partner with academics, bringing in knowledge, skills and potential jobs. The Scottish Inward Investment Fund awards up to £10,000 for projects focussed on one of nine key investment areas including net

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Aurora Energy Services acquire Encomara. Image left to right: Ian Cobban, Ian Donald, Doug Duguid and Malcolm Bowie.

Aurora Energy Services Acquire Encomara

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Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) has acquired Encomara, a specialist in floating wind deployment systems and subsea engineering, and will provide significant investment to support the roll-out of its flagship mooring connection technology. The acquisition brings into the Aurora fold Encomara’s innovative SQUID system – a proprietary quick-connect system that integrates pre-installed mooring and electrical

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Inverness Garden Centre Donates £25,000 Towards Local Garden Projects

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To celebrate their 25th birthday year, Inverness based garden centre Simpsons has donated £25,000 of garden centre vouchers to garden projects across Inverness, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. After receiving nearly 300 applications, the significant £25,000 ‘Garden Project 25’ fund will be split between 114 school, charity and community garden projects. The award panel at the

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New Campaign Aims To Inspire ‘Hope out of Tragedy’

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Two Inverness Chamber members, Marr Communications and DP Digital Media, have teamed up to create an organ donation awareness campaign for NHS Highland. Scotland has an opt-out system, but donor numbers are falling as the number of families consenting to donation is rising. The multi-media campaign, with a strapline ‘Hope out of Tragedy’, launches today,

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The Archie Foundation Appoints New Fundraiser For Highlands

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Neil McGregor brings extensive experience as a parent and in business. Children’s charity The Archie Foundation has appointed Neil McGregor as its business development and fundraising manager for the Highlands, helping to raise awareness of its vital work across the North of Scotland. Neil’s own son was born 12 weeks early in 2007 so he brings

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Inverness-Based Commercial Services Lawyer Steps Up To Senior Associate as Brodies Announces Latest Promotions

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UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has promoted Inverness-based commercial services lawyer Ally Burr to senior associate. His promotion is part of the latest round of internal appointments for Brodies, which also sees the promotion of seven new partners across the firm. Ally, who joined Brodies in 2023, specialises in matters

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Curtains Up At Eilean Dubh’s ‘Chanonry View’ Picture House

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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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Coming Together for Sophie: Highland Businesses Unite to Support Local Family with Life-Limiting Diagnosis

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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

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