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Guest Blog: Freeport Offers Numerous Tax Benefits for New and Expanding Businesses

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Angus MacLeod, Partner & Head of Inverness Office at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), offers updates on why the Freeport tax status is important to the Highland Business Community. The recent establishment of tax sites within the Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) is a significant milestone for the region, offering a range […]

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Exclusive Seanchaidh Whisky launch: One day only at Victorian Market

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Whisky lovers are in for a treat! On 12 December 2024, just 300 bottles of the exclusive Inverness Castle Experience single malt Highland whisky, Seanchaidh, will be available. This limited-edition release is available for one day only at the Victorian Market in Inverness, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. The Seanchaidh (pronounced shen-heh-kay), meaning “storyteller”

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Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness raises £10K for Cash for Kids

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Local award-winning business Simpsons raised £10,000 for Cash for Kids through its annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended their annual sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun evening of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping and delicious festive food. The evening kicked off with Christmas Carols and festive songs from

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Merger of leading Scottish-headquartered consultancies MABBETT & IKM creates ARTHIAN as company targets new sectors and larger projects, plans recruitment drive and opens two new offices

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Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) and Grangemouth-based leading engineering and environmental consultancy, IKM Consulting Ltd (IKM), have merged to create Arthian Ltd (Arthian). The merger creates one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms, employing 200 people, with Arthian planning a recruitment drive to grow the team by

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Strengthening Connections: Inverness Chamber and Highland Third Sector Interface Unite to Support Community Growth

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is inviting its members in the Inner Moray Firth area to explore new opportunities for collaboration with Highland Third Sector Interface (HTSI). This partnership aims to drive inclusive economic growth that benefits both businesses and communities across the region. HTSI, based in Dingwall, is part of a Scotland-wide network supporting charities,

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Resident Kay Drought, Hector, and deputy manager Lucia Matheson at the launch of 'Tea and Tots' in Eilean Dubh, Fortrose.

Parklands shortlisted for Caring UK Award for Community Involvement

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Parklands Care Homes has been named a finalist for the 2024 Caring UK Award for Community Involvement, recognising its contribution to fostering intergenerational connections, reducing social isolation and promoting community engagement.  The nomination highlights the contributions of individual care homes, alongside Parklands’ wider community engagement efforts.  Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians,

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Team Eilean Dubh (including the grandchildren of some employees).

Fortrose Care Home Earns ‘Very Good’ Rating For Warm And Compassionate Care

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A Highland care home has been rated ‘Very Good’ across all key areas in its latest inspection by the Care Inspectorate. The unannounced inspection at Eilean Dubh in Fortrose highlighted significant strengths in the quality of care, leadership and facilities. The report praised the home for creating a “warm, compassionate” environment where staff worked well

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Inverness Castle Experience ‘Journey Stone’ Backed By Global Energy Group

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Visitors to the new Inverness Castle Experience will see a unique and symbolic wayfinding marker on arrival within the new gardens on the castle esplanade.  The Journey Stone, a feature that will mark the gateway to the Highlands, has been made possible through the generous financial support of Global Energy Group and will serve as

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Highland Student Crowned Winner in Inverness Castle Experience Recipe Competition - In the middle, Cllr Ian Brown and competition winner Ally Franklin on each side classmates (L) Tom Richards and (R) Rowan Matthews

Highland Student Crowned Winner in Inverness Castle Experience Recipe Competition

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The ‘Highland Hospitality’ competition invited students to create a dish that celebrated the spirit and stories of the Highlands. Ally’s “Haggis Fusion” impressed a panel of judges, all renowned food and drink enthusiasts, for its bold reimagining of Highland flavours and its homage to local culinary heritage. Charleston Academy was buzzing with excitement today as

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