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Go Flourish Garden Welcomes Volunteers from Balfour Beatty

Go Flourish were delighted to welcome a team of volunteers from Balfour Beatty projects across ...
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Non-Domestic Rates Soar – Take Action Now

Businesses across Scotland recently received their draft non-domestic rates revaluation, effective from 1 April 2026. ...
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New Diplomatic Advisory Hub Offers Crucial Insight for Businesses Amid Middle East Tensions

Businesses across the UK have received timely geopolitical insight this week following the first emergency ...
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The Makers’ Exchange Event to Champion Veterans Across Northeast Scotland

The Makers’ Exchange, organised by The Makers’ Events at Robert Gordon University, will take place ...
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Alison Wilson

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Projects Win UK Government Funding to Drive Growth and Jobs Across the Highlands

Two major projects within Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) have been awarded UK ...
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David Ward

Johnston Carmichael Welcomes Spring Statement but Warns of a ‘Challenging’ Fiscal Outlook

Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have welcomed the Chancellor’s focus on stability in the Spring Statement ...
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For You Training

Over £2 Million To Power Community Projects Across the North of Scotland

Community organisations across the North of Scotland have received a funding boost of over £2 ...
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Ron Taylor at Lynemore

Lynemore Care Home Expands to Meet Rising Demand

New 12-bed extension part of multi-million pound investment in region. Care services in Strathspey are ...
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Agilico Awarded BSI Kitemark™ for Agilico Zero Remanufacturing Programme

Agilico Workplace Technology has been awarded the BSI Kitemark™ certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing ...
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UK Government Helps Scottish Business Forge EU Trade Links

Scottish businesses are set to benefit from expert insight and guidance about exporting to the ...
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Highland Foodbank, Inverness.

A New Start for Highland Foodbank

New Start Highland has officially taken over management of the Highland Foodbank from Blythswood Care. ...
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UHI Inverness

New Video Promotes Graduate Apprentice Growth to Meet Demand

Graduate apprentices are at the heart of the shift at UHI Inverness towards work-based learning ...
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Charity Urges Movers of All Abilities to Sign Up for Annual Marathon March

The Archie Foundation fundraiser will raise money for babies, children and families in the Highlands ...
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Inverness Station Quarter – Chamber Backs Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity To Rebuild The City’s Front Door

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses and residents to engage with the new ...
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MV Arrow

SSEN Transmission Secures Dedicated Vessel to Support Western Isles HVDC Link Project

The MV Arrow has been secured to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub ...
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Cyber Security

CyberScotland Week: Staying Safe, Aware and Resilient Together

Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for large organisations or government bodies — they affect ...
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Trust and Humanity at World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Cannes

Inverness Chamber member Alan White, a director of Interactive Health and Wristbud.com Ltd, joined the ...
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Aviemore Adventurer Returns to Connect Visitors with the Cairngorms

Stagecoach North Scotland has launched its Aviemore Adventurer campaign, encouraging residents and visitors alike to ...
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Inside Stories at Aurora Energy

Inside Stories at Aurora Energy Services: Powering Skills, Safety and the Energy Transition

Last week, Inverness Chamber of Commerce members were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one ...
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Chleansaid Wind Farm Connection Secures Consent

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application ...
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Planning Consent Has Been Granted for the Bingally 400/132kv Substation – A Key Element of SSEN Transmission’s Proposed Upgrade of the Beauly to Denny Overhead Line.

Today’s decision by Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee follows two years of development and ...
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Martin Johnson, HIE's director of strategy and regional economy (image credit - Paul Campbell)

Businesses Performing Well Despite Facing Challenges, Says New Report

Survey shows businesses have performed well despite significant challenges. Businesses in the Highlands and Islands ...
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Johnston Carmichael Appoints New Tax Director to Support Growing Private Client Team

Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private ...
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Aurora North Consulting

Guest Blog: When Global Headlines Hit Home – Why SMEs in the Highlands Can’t Ignore Market Shifts

By Neil Burrows, Founder, Aurora North Consulting It’s surprising how quickly global news headlines turn into ...
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Businesses Unite in Moray to Support Veterans at Erskine’s Inaugural Corporate Partners Day

The inaugural Erskine Veterans Charity Corporate Partners Day was hosted at the Benromach Distillery in ...
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Guest Blog: Become a Growing2gether Partner and Help Build Better Futures for Young People, and for Scotland

Growing2gether, the unique charity recently spotlighted in the Scottish Parliament, is looking for corporate partners ...
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Highland Business Voice Heard at Westminster: BCC Director General Visits Inverness

Highland businesses had a direct line to Westminster this week as Inverness Chamber of Commerce ...
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Ministers Open The Inverness Castle Experience After Multi-Million Transformation for the Highlands

The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened today (Monday 9 February) by Kate Forbes, Deputy ...
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Comment: Business Rates Reform is Now a Matter of Urgency

By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce – published in the February 2026 ...
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Stagecoach

Stagecoach Tops UK Customer Satisfaction Rankings as Confidence in Bus Travel Grows

Stagecoach has been named the UK’s leading major bus operator for customer satisfaction in the ...
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WaveWalker

Progress on Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Link as Onshore and Offshore Works Gather Pace

SSEN Transmission has reached a key milestone in its Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable link ...
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Comment: Dualling the A96 – How Much Can We Really Rely On The Latest Scottish Government Announcement?

By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Earlier this week, Transport Secretary Fiona ...
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Online Session Builds Momentum for Scotland-Canada Business Week

Scotland-Canada Business Week this April presents a significant opportunity for Scottish businesses to connect with ...
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Comment: Results of Consultation and Economic Impact Assessment confirm Chamber position on Tourist Tax

By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce This week, Highland Council published the ...
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Un-Fore-Gettable Chance to Play Top Local Course for Charity as SSAFA Tee-Ams Up with Royal Dornoch

It’s recognised as one of the top links courses in the world and it’s right ...
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SSEN Transmission and The Highland Council Strengthen Commitment to Accelerating Nature Restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain

SSEN Transmission has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Highland Council, reinforcing ...
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Aban Trustees on top of Criag Phadraig during our recent Strategy Day

Àban Enters 2026 with a New Home, Growing Impact and Community Support

The start of 2026 feels like an important moment in Àban’s journey, strengthened by the ...
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Housing Strategy to Deliver Refurbished Properties in Wick

The latest project to be announced as part of SSEN Transmission’s housing strategy is a ...
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce Seeks Next Cohort of Directors

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is inviting nominations from its membership for a new cohort of ...
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Stagecoach

Stagecoach Announces Inverness Service Changes from February 2026 to Improve Reliability and Key Connections

Stagecoach has confirmed a package of service changes across the Inverness area, which will come ...
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Stephen Oates

Johnston Carmichael Appoints Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll to Lead Strategic Reforms Affecting Employee Benefits

Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding ...
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Stagecoach Invites Customers to Channel Their Inner Burns With ‘Bard on the Bus’ Competition

Stagecoach is inviting customers across Scotland to celebrate Burns Night in creative style with the launch of Bard on the Bus; ...
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History Made as Scotland’s Festivals Unite for First-Ever Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway in Aid of Local Food Banks

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival joins forces with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival ...
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The new 60 bed care home proposed for Turriff

Parklands Plans Multi-Million-Pound Investment

Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and ...
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Mikeysline Unveils New Mural at Eastgate Centre

Inverness-based mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mikeysline is once again celebrating community and creativity ...
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Phil Spencer Announced as Keynote Speaker for Highland Business Dinner 2026

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that renowned property expert and broadcaster Phil ...
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Erskine Veterans Activity Centre

Happy 1st Birthday to the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North, Forres

Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its ...
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NKT Awarded SSEN Transmission’s Biggest Ever Contract for the Western Isles and Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Projects

SSEN Transmission has awarded one of the leading global cable manufacturers, NKT, major contracts to ...
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Stagecoach Teams Up with Inverness Caledonian Thistle to Offer Discounted Travel for Supporters

Stagecoach North Scotland has announced a new partnership with Inverness Caledonian Thistle FC to help supporters travel to home ...
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Non-Domestic Rates: Is The System Still Fit For Purpose?

Changes to Scotland’s non-domestic rates system are once again placing significant pressure on businesses across ...
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Scottish Budget Brings Mixed News on A9 and A96 Dualling – Continued Pressure Needed

This week’s Scottish Government Budget delivered a mixed picture on two of the Highlands’ most ...
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Groundbreaking Event Marks Start of Spittal to Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

SSEN Transmission has officially marked the start of early enabling works on its Spittal to ...
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Lindsay Braedown

Braedown Launches in the Highlands to Serve the Green Economy 

A new strategic communications business has launched in the Highlands to support companies driving Scotland’s ...
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Scottish Edge

Scottish EDGE Announces Return of Regional EDGE, with Government Funding Available for 20 Businesses

Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt ...
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Yasmin Myles and Alison Reid

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

Leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM) has strengthened its Inverness office with ...
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SSEN Transmission Relocates Cable Works Site in Response to Community Feedback 

SSEN Transmission has acted on feedback from the local community by relocating a proposed temporary construction compound in the ...
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Erskine Veterans

Macallan’s Generosity Supports Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North

Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North (EVAC North) in Forres has raised a phenomenal total of ...
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Eden Court Marks 50th With A Year of Special Events

Eden Court, the Highlands’ leading arts centre and a vital cultural institution for five decades, ...
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Impact Fund

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

Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has launched a new fund for ...
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Forres Firewalk 2024

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

Erskine Veterans Charity is urging supporters across the Northeast to take on an unforgettable challenge ...
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Arthian Expands into Offshore Sector with Strategic Senior Appointment

Arthian is pleased to announce its expansion into the offshore renewables and marine sector with ...
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Marine Licence Variation Granted for the Western Isles HVDC Link – Powering Scotland’s Clean Energy Future

SSEN Transmission is pleased to confirm that the Scottish Government Marine Directorate has granted the ...
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New Start Highland

New Start Highland Brings New Jobs to Nairn

New Start Highland has marked the beginning of the new year with an exciting expansion ...
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A Celebration of Scottish Tradition at the Archie Foundation’s Burns Supper

Evening of fundraising will support children and families across the Highlands The Archie Foundation will celebrate ...
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Community Toy Appeal Brings Festive Cheer to Children Supported by the Archie Foundation

Local businesses give a gift that matters this Christmas. A community-led toy appeal in the Highlands has helped ...
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Pylon and Turbine

Planning Consent Granted for Aberarder Wind Farm Connection – Connecting Wind Farm to Dunmaglass, Securing Power for Generations with a Robust New Overhead Line

SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 consent ...
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Stagecoach Inverness

Stagecoach to Introduce Inverness Area Service Changes from February 2026

Stagecoach North Scotland has confirmed a series of bus service changes across the Inverness area, ...
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Donald McLachlan retires after 22 Years of distinguished service at Morrison Construction

Morrison Construction Highland Managing Director Retires After 22 Years of Service

Donald McLachlan retires after 22 Years of distinguished service at Morrison Construction. Morrison Construction has ...
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SSEN Transmission Agrees Biggest Housing Deal with the Springfield Group to Deliver Nearly 300 New Homes in the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray

SSEN Transmission has today [Wednesday 17 December] agreed its biggest housing deal so far, with ...
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Hitachi Energy Awarded Key Contracts for Converter Stations on Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable Project

SSEN Transmission has today [Tuesday 16 December] awarded global energy technology leader Hitachi Energy major ...
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Festive Wishes from everyone at the Chamber - Festive Opening Hours

Inverness Chamber Festive Opening Hours

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 19 December and will re-open on Monday 5 ...
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The Archie Foundation and Simpsons Garden Centre

Simpsons Garden Centre, Inverness, Raise £11K for the Archie Foundation

Local and award-winning business Simpsons has raised £11,000 for The Archie Foundation through its annual ...
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Stagecoach Celebrates Triple Success at Catch the Bus Month Awards

Stagecoach have secured three national awards from Bus Users UK in recognition of its stand-out ...
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Wendy Russell - Director of Sales - Macdonald Aviemore Resort

Wendy Russell Appointed as Director of Sales for Macdonald Aviemore Resort

The Macdonald Aviemore Resort are delighted to announce the appointment of Wendy Russell as the ...
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Ledingham Chalmers Reports Positive Financial Results Amid Continued Growth Drive

Full-service Scottish law firm Ledingham Chalmers has recorded a fourth consecutive year of revenue growth, ...
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Unlocking Opportunity: Scottish Chambers Unite for Scotland – Canada Business Week 2026

Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Edinburgh and West Highland Chambers, is pleased to ...
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HHA and Tulloch Homes Partnership to Deliver 32 New MMR Homes in Inverness

Partnership expands mid-market rental opportunities in the popular Slackbuie area Leading developer of mid-market rent ...
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Eilean Dubh Named Scotland’s Regional Care Home of the Year

Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose has been crowned Regional Care Home of the Year ...
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Mikeysline 10th Anniversary

Mikeysline Marks 10 Years of Hope, Connection and Life-Saving Support

On Saturday December 6th, local charity Mikeysline marked a meaningful milestone: 10 years of providing ...
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Mackenzie Construction Announces New Sponsorship Deal with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Mackenzie Construction Announces New Sponsorship Deal with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Mackenzie Construction has confirmed a new 18-month sponsorship agreement with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, strengthening the ...
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Chamber Charity Christmas Lunch

Chamber Charity Christmas Lunch

This year’s Inverness Chamber of Commerce Charity Christmas Lunch brought together 65 attendees for a ...
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Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage

Johnston Carmichael partners with Sage to offer powerful new technology that supports SME growth

Johnston Carmichael has partnered with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology ...
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Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities Through Shell's International Enterprise Development Programme

Green Freeport Supply Chain Businesses Strengthen Capabilities Through Shell’s International Enterprise Development Programme

Four Highland businesses that are playing a significant role in the Inverness and Cromarty Firth ...
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BAM and SSEN Transmission Announce Jobs Boost With New Highland Hub for 200 People

Inverness base also strengthens partnership with University of the Highlands and Islands to develop local ...
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Muckle Media named as one of the fastest growing firms in UK

Muckle Media Named as One of the Fastest Growing Firms in UK

Muckle Media – the first PR agency in Scotland to become a B Corp – ...
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Futureproof Scottish Affordable Home is Rapidly Assembled in Just One Week

Futureproof Scottish Affordable Home is Rapidly Assembled in Just One Week

Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled ...
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Bracewell and Orkney Builders Proposed 92-Bed Hotel Development at Junction Road, Kirkwall

Proposed 92-Bed Hotel Development at Junction Road, Kirkwall

Bracewell and Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd have submitted a planning application for a new 92-bed ...
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Workforce North Event Spotlights Highland Economy

Employers and educators from across the Highlands have gathered to hear how a new initiative ...
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Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub

Planning Consent Granted for the Banniskirk Hub – Delivering Major Boost to Clean Energy Ambitions

Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub – a major clean energy project ...
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Johnston Carmichael tax experts count the cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael Tax Experts Count the Cost of the UK’s Autumn Budget

Johnston Carmichael’s tax experts have advised that everyone, from working people to pensioners, will contribute ...
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Tuminds and TSI Moray Support Local Third Sector with Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Training

Tuminds and TSI Moray Support Local Third Sector with Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Training

Tuminds and TSI Moray, recently conducted a three-part training series called AI for Impact, enabling ...
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SSEN Transmission first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission First Business to Sign the Highland Social Value Charter

SSEN Transmission has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value ...
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Spittal to Peterhead High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) subsea cable will play a major role in Scotland and the UK’s journey towards a secure, clean energy future.

Marine Licence Granted for Spittal – Peterhead Subsea Cable: Major Boost for Caithness and Aberdeen Businesses

Contracts awarded to local businesses John Gunn & Sons (Caithness) and Nicol of Skene (Aberdeen) ...
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New Start Highland's The Yard Cafe now open From L-R: Will Russell Chef, Igor Faggion Front of House, Paula Rodgers Front of House and Yvonne Naylor Cafe Manager. Photography by John Paul Photography.

New Start Highland Puts Purpose on the Menu at The Yard Café

New Start Highland opens the doors to The Yard Café today at its Training and ...
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WJM Renewable Energy Seminar panel

Leading Scottish Law Firm Brings Together Business Leaders as Record Numbers Attend Renewable Energy Seminar

Nearly 200 developers, consultants and renewables experts from across the country descended on Glasgow as ...
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Murphy Announce Plans to Boost Jobs at Alness Hub to 100+

This week (Wednesday 19 November), engineering and infrastructure company Murphy hosted an open day for ...
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Beaver Bridges International Flies the Flag for Scotland at ReBuild Ukraine Summit

Beaver Bridges International, with a regional office in Inverness, proudly represented Scotland at the Rebuild ...
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The Inverness Castle Experience Bespoke Tartan Prickly Thistle

The Inverness Castle Experience Unveils Its Own Tartan, Woven by Prickly Thistle

The Inverness Castle Experience has unveiled its very own tartan – a design proudly created ...
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Jaqueline Brown (left) and Mary Nimmo of Archie’s Highlands fundraising committee, who organised the Moonlight Ball.

Moonlight Ball Shines a Light on Children’s Charity

Highlands ball raises more than £100,000 for The Archie Foundation A sparkling charity ball in ...
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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has launched the Belladrum Festival Community Trust - pictured from left to right: Trustuees Joe Gibbs – Belladrum Estate , Jayne MacMillan , Joan Campbell joined by Naomi Hollas – Belladrum Festival Co-Ordinator, Dougie Brown – Belladrum Festival Producer

Belladrum Festival Launches Community Trust with £20,000 Fund to Support Locals

Money raised from car parking passes to be reinvested directly into local communities surrounding Belladrum ...
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