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Braedown Launches in the Highlands to Serve the Green Economy 

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A new strategic communications business has launched in the Highlands to support companies driving Scotland’s energy transition and capitalising on the £6.5 billion Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport investment.  Braedown, founded by Lindsay McCallum and Kim Visser, brings over 30 years’ combined experience from senior leadership roles including Heads of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs across energy, infrastructure and finance.  […]

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Scottish Law Firm Welcomes the Return of Experienced Solicitors to Strengthen Inverness Office

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Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has strengthened its Inverness office with two experienced solicitors returning after two years. The firm welcomes back Senior Associate Alison Reid and Legal Director Yasmin Myles as they return to WJM. Alison joins the Private Client team, specialising in Wills and Estate Planning, Power of Attorney,

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SSEN Transmission Relocates Cable Works Site in Response to Community Feedback 

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SSEN Transmission has acted on feedback from the local community by relocating a proposed temporary construction compound in the Contin area, which will support work on the underground cable section of the Western Isles HVDC Link. The decision to move the compound to a new site east of the previously proposed location at Kinellan follows recent consultation activity, including a community event

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Macallan’s Generosity Supports Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North

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Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVAC North) in Forres has raised a phenomenal total of £12,400 at their Coffee Morning held in November 2025, with all funds going towards the renovation of the Centre’s kitchen. An incredible total of £3,100 was raised at the event. This was then very kindly triple matched with a donation

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Eden Court Marks 50th With A Year of Special Events

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Eden Court, the Highlands’ leading arts centre and a vital cultural institution for five decades, has announced details of a 50th anniversary year of celebration. Eden Court will celebrate with a bold year-long programme of standout events that reflect its past, present and future at the heart of Highland culture. From landmark performances to immersive

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Johnston Carmichael Launches Impact Fund to Support Charity Initiatives Ahead of 90th Anniversary

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Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for colleagues to support charitable initiatives as part of the celebrations ahead of its 90th anniversary this year. The JC Impact Fund is an internal programme enabling colleagues to apply for funding to deliver charitable or community initiatives that matter to

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Do Something Extraordinary for Veterans in the Northeast – Final Places Available for Aberdeen Firewalk

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Erskine Veterans Charity is urging supporters across the Northeast to take on an unforgettable challenge for those who have served, as just three charity places remain for the Aberdeen Firewalk on Saturday 28th February 2026. The Aberdeen Firewalk is a unique and unforgettable challenge for anyone looking to make a real difference. The event will

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Arthian Expands into Offshore Sector with Strategic Senior Appointment

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Arthian is pleased to announce its expansion into the offshore renewables and marine sector with the appointment of Derek (Des) Duckett, a chartered environmental specialist with extensive experience across offshore wind, oil and gas, construction, and marine industries. Based in Glasgow and supporting clients across the UK, Des will play a central role in building

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Marine Licence Variation Granted for the Western Isles HVDC Link – Powering Scotland’s Clean Energy Future

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SSEN Transmission is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate has granted the variation to the existing marine licence for the Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable link, allowing the needed increase in capacity, and delivering another milestone in Scotland and the UK’s journey towards a secure, clean energy future.

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