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Thorntons Opens the Doors of its First Permanent Inverness Office

Full-service law firm Thorntons is formally opening its new Inverness office, which is its first permanent home in the Highlands after operating from serviced office space since December 2023. Since the business announced its plans to establish a permanent base in the north, it has confirmed a string of strategic hires including commercial property partners […]

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The Botanics very own BEEs (Botanics Eco Explorers) were the first to trial the Spring Scramble trail around the garden. Credit: Inverness Botanic Garden.

Spring Trail ‘Scramble’ Hits Inverness Botanic Gardens

With gardens waking up from the winter slumber, Inverness Botanic Gardens are hosting a month-long self-led spring trail for young children and their families.  Spring Scramble runs from Thursday 28 March until Sunday 28 April (inclusive), involving a friendly Blackbird character and introduces other spring garden friends along the way. Families can pick up a

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Health and Environmental Innovations Dominate Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024

Innovative people and partnerships in the world of business-academic collaborations were celebrated at the 9th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards in Glasgow this month (Thursday, March 14, 2024). The awards, held at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, recognised winners across seven categories for their achievements in research and development between organisations, colleges and universities. Innovation Minister

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Eden Court Launches New Season of Live Performances

(Madagascar image credit: Phil Tragen) Eden Court is announcing an April to September programme of live performance in a new brochure that offers Highland audiences a thrilling range of cultural highlights in 2024. Major productions taking to the stage include Madagascar the Musical, Sunset Song, Scottish Opera’s La traviata, Scottish Ballet’s Swan Lake, National Theatre

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Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced the appointment of Stephen Grant to Partner

WJM Promotes First Partner Amid Irwin Mitchell Collaboration

Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has announced the appointment of Stephen Grant to Partner, marking a significant milestone as the first promotion since its investment from Irwin Mitchell and the recent regulatory approval for the deal. Speaking of his promotion, Stephen Grant, who has specialised in Corporate, Commercial and IT work

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RASASH Charity Ambassador, Award-winning Journalist Iona M.J. MacDonald

Award-winning Journalist, Iona M.J. MacDonald, Joins RASASH as Charity Ambassador

RASASH (Rape & Sexual Abuse Service Highland) is proud to announce the appointment of award-winning teenage journalist Iona M.J. MacDonald as its newest Charity Ambassador. Iona’s advocacy and dedication to raising awareness of gender-based violence make her a perfect fit for the organisation’s mission to support survivors and combat sexual violence.  In her role as

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New Start Highland’s deputy CEO Mairi Macaulay

Social Enterprise Accolade for Deputy CEO of New Start Highland

Ahead of International Women’s Day this Friday (8 March), New Start Highland’s deputy CEO Mairi Macaulay has been named as the only Highland social entrepreneur on the WISE 100 list. The list is produced annually by NatWest Social and Community Capital in partnership with Pioneers Post and recognises the most inspiring and influential women in

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The three shortlisted people in the Knowledge Exchange Heroes (individual) category - Dr Marieke Hoeve, The University of Edinburgh; Ellen Pauley, University of Dundee; and Michelle Skotzen, Edinburgh College.

Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards 2024 Finalists Revealed

(Image: The three shortlisted people in the Knowledge Exchange Heroes (individual) category – Dr Marieke Hoeve, The University of Edinburgh; Ellen Pauley, University of Dundee; and Michelle Skotzen, Edinburgh College) The people and partnerships behind ground-breaking innovations are being celebrated this month (February 2024) with the unveiling of the shortlist for the 2024 Scottish Knowledge

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Popular Annual Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner Open for Bookings

Maggie’s Highland is delighted to officially open its much loved ‘Maggie’s Highland Charity Golf Day and Gala Dinner’ annual event for bookings. As always, the event will be held at the prestigious and beautiful Castle Stuart Golf Links and the Drumossie Hotel on Friday 10 May 2024. For all those that get involved it’s always a fantastic day of amazing golf, sublime food and drink, entertainment, and of course guaranteed laughs! 

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Martin Macleod, CEO and Claire Weaver, BDM next to one of ILM Highland’s recently funded new Small Electrical Recycling and Reuse banks.

ILM Highland Launches New Video Showcasing Breadth of Services

ILM Highland has recently launched a new marketing campaign, showcasing the breadth and depth of the work provided by the independent charity and social enterprise to communities throughout the region. From its electrical retail shop online and instore selling affordable new and refurbished appliances; to its electrical recycling service across the whole of Highland for

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