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Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes Officially Opens Aurora’s Renewable Energy Training Centre in Inverness

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Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, has officially opened Aurora Energy Services’ (Aurora) pioneering Renewable Energy Training Centre in Inverness – the only facility of its kind serving the Scottish Highlands. The £1.2 million training centre has already demonstrated its critical importance to Scotland’s net-zero ambitions, delivering training to more than 1,000 individuals in its […]

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Engagement events planned for the Beauly to Peterhead overhead line following project changes 

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Following changes made to plans for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line project, including the removal of the proposed Coachford substation, members of the public are being invited to attend engagement events later this month in Cairnie and Keith to hear more about the changes and share feedback. In May, following extensive site surveys,

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DRIFT Offshore Strikes Subsea Training Partnership with UHI North, West and Hebrides

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Subsea resourcing and training specialist DRIFT Offshore, which provides people and expert support services for projects internationally, has entered into a new partnership agreement with UHI North, West and Hebrides, to help tackle the global skills shortage in the subsea industry. DRIFT Offshore has established formal links with the UHI partner to develop and deliver

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Sneckie Soccer Success Story Reaches Out To Chamber of Commerce Members

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Scott Dowling (Joint-Managing Director of Cairngorm Group) is a member of the Sneckie Soccer Fives Team and is calling on Chamber members to support the incredible efforts of a group of footballing mates who’ve raised £123,000 for CHAS (Children’s Hospices around Scotland) – all funds raised go towards helping Highland families. Donations can be made

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Stronachs LLP Recognised Again for Private Client Excellence

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STRONACHS LLP has once again been shortlisted in the Private Client Team of the Year category at the Scottish Legal Awards 2025. This recognition highlights the team’s continued focus on delivering clear advice, practical solutions, and an excellent client experience. With another successful year behind them, the nomination reflects the depth of expertise across the

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Tackling Scotland’s Rural Housing Crisis: Affordable and Net Zero Homes for the Highlands.  

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Two of MAKAR’s pioneering and affordable timber-rich homes have been commissioned by the Lismore Community Trust, who have welcomed this innovative approach to sustainable housing for the island. These semi-detached homes are highly energy efficient, built from natural locally sourced materials, and will avoid the use of toxic chemicals. Constructed off-site with a unique natural panel

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Inward Investment Support Boosted by £100,000 for Business – Academic Collaborations  

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Another round of funding of £100,000 has been announced by the Scottish Government and innovation support organisation Interface to encourage businesses outwith Scotland to collaborate/partner with academics, bringing in knowledge, skills and potential jobs. The Scottish Inward Investment Fund awards up to £10,000 for projects focussed on one of nine key investment areas including net

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Aurora Energy Services acquire Encomara. Image left to right: Ian Cobban, Ian Donald, Doug Duguid and Malcolm Bowie.

Aurora Energy Services Acquire Encomara

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Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) has acquired Encomara, a specialist in floating wind deployment systems and subsea engineering, and will provide significant investment to support the roll-out of its flagship mooring connection technology. The acquisition brings into the Aurora fold Encomara’s innovative SQUID system – a proprietary quick-connect system that integrates pre-installed mooring and electrical

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Inverness Garden Centre Donates £25,000 Towards Local Garden Projects

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To celebrate their 25th birthday year, Inverness based garden centre Simpsons has donated £25,000 of garden centre vouchers to garden projects across Inverness, the Highlands and Aberdeenshire. After receiving nearly 300 applications, the significant £25,000 ‘Garden Project 25’ fund will be split between 114 school, charity and community garden projects. The award panel at the

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