New Start Highland has officially taken over management of the Highland Foodbank from Blythswood Care. The Foodbank provides vital support to more than 5,000 people each year and following two decades of dedicated leadership and successful delivery, Blythswood has entrusted New Start Highland to lead the Foodbank into its next chapter. In partnership with leading […]
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Graduate apprentices are at the heart of the shift at UHI Inverness towards work-based learning to meet current skills needs and regional economic growth. It began offering graduate apprenticeships, work-based learning degrees, in Civil Engineering and Early Learning and Childcare in 2019, then added Business Management and Construction and the Built Environment, and introduced Engineering
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The Archie Foundation fundraiser will raise money for babies, children and families in the Highlands and beyond. The Archie Foundation is calling for people in the Highlands of all ages and abilities to get moving this March, as it launches sign-ups for its annual Marathon March fundraiser. The charity challenge encourages participants to move a
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The MV Arrow has been secured to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link – strengthening project delivery while helping safeguard the existing Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service. Securing a dedicated vessel to handle construction materials and project freight means logistics can be managed independently,
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Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for large organisations or government bodies — they affect businesses of every size, across every sector. That’s why CyberScotland Week is such an important initiative. It’s a national campaign focused on helping individuals and organisations build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe online. For businesses across
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Inverness Chamber member Alan White, a director of Interactive Health and Wristbud.com Ltd, joined the HIE contingent on a learning journey supported by the HIE Innovation programme at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Cannes. The Inverness-based company is developing a specialised AI-powered wearable ‘Wristbud”, designed to manage mental health. He describes the learning
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Stagecoach North Scotland has launched its Aviemore Adventurer campaign, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the heart of the Cairngorms National Park using the specially branded service 30. Running up to every hour, the Aviemore Adventurer provides a direct and convenient link from Aviemore rail station into the National Park. Designed with outdoor enthusiasts
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SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland. The consent will enable construction of a new 10.5km single circuit, 132kV wooden trident pole overhead line, which will link the wind farm on the Dalnessie Estate – around 13.5km northeast of Lairg – to Dalchork substation. This new infrastructure will carry renewable electricity from the wind
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Today’s decision by Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee follows two years of development and extensive engagement with local communities and stakeholders on the project’s design. The new substation will connect into the existing Beauly to Denny line, which is proposed to be upgraded from 275kV to 400kV operation. It will comprise a new outdoor
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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