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Funding Support is Available for Electricity Connections Across the North of Scotland

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The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust was founded by Scottish Hydro Electric plc (now SSE plc) in 1998 and provides funding support for customers looking to connect to SSEN Distribution’s network across the north of Scotland. The current round of applications closes on 14 May, and future applications will be considered by Trustees on a […]

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Scottish Businesses Help Create Nearly 30 Jobs Through Everyday IT Spending

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Scottish businesses have helped to create nearly 30 jobs by simply choosing where they spend their IT support budgets, as Inverness based provider WePurpose Technology announces its 2026 Supporter Award winners while also unveiling its new branding. The award-winning Inverness-based IT services provider, founded in 2016, was previously known as The Apprentice Store. WePurpose Technology

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New Start Highland Launches The Family Hub, A Life Skills Programme with Children’s Activities

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New Start Highland is working in partnership this spring with the Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) to launch a series of free work experience sessions, which come with added onsite play and support for children. From 27 April, every Monday from 9.30am – 2.30pm, parents can learn skills like woodwork, cooking and preparation for the

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Erskine Veterans Charity Receives Over £13,000 from Gordon & Macphail Fundraising Efforts

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Erskine Veterans Charity is delighted to share that the world’s leading malt whisky specialist, Gordon & MacPhail has raised an outstanding £13,141.65 to support veterans across the North of Scotland at the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre in Forres. Gordon & MacPhail colleagues chose Erskine as the company’s 2025 charity partner, recognising the vital difference the

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Ground Investigation Works to Take Place Near the Black Bridge

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SSEN Transmission will carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River Beauly as part of permitted development activity to inform plans for the proposed replacement of the Black Bridge. The works are scheduled to begin on Monday 13 April and will be carried out in stages over approximately six to eight

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Highland Learning Academy Powers Growth with Two Key Appointments

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Highland Learning Academy is strengthening its team with the appointment of two experienced professionals, marking an exciting phase of growth for the organisation. Specialising in Organisational and Professional Development, Highland Learning Academy delivers tailored learning solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on accessibility and flexibility, the organisation continues to innovate,

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Local Inverness Runner Takes on the London Marathon for Highland Children

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Emma Bone, 21, from Inverness, has secured a place in the 2026 London Marathon on April 26th, and is running in support of Highland Action For Little Ones (Halo), a charity many Chamber members already know and support. Emma’s story is one many will relate to. Just a couple of years ago, running a marathon

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Guest Blog:  An Exciting Time to Join ILM Highland

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At ILM Highland, we’re in a period of growth and development, with a clear focus on delivering meaningful impact across the Highlands. Our work brings together sustainability, community support, and commercial activity, creating opportunities that benefit both people and the environment. ILM Highland, founded in 1994, is a social enterprise supporting vulnerable communities across the

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One Big Loch, One Long Ride, One Very Good Cause

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Adopt-A-Child UK, based in Culloden, Inverness, is a Christian one-to-one sponsorship programme working hand in hand with sponsors across the world to provide nutritious meals, basic medical and dental care, pastoral and practical care, hope and a future for thousands of under-privileged children and vulnerable adults in Guatemala and Albania.  While sponsorship provides the bulk

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