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Statement From The Four Highland Chambers of Commerce On The Proposed Visitor Levy

The four Highland Chambers of Commerce – Cairngorms Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber, Inverness Chamber and ...
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Views Sought on Plans for Inverness Campus Phase Two

People of Inverness and surrounding areas are being given the opportunity to help shape plans ...
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Stagecoach Grotto Bus Brings Festive Cheer to Highlands Children

Stagecoach has been visiting schools in the Highlands this week in a specially decorated grotto ...
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High Life Highland Seeks New Board Members

High Life Highland is seeking to appoint non executive directors to provide strategic direction, expert ...
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Inverness Chamber Backs Business with Membership Fee Freeze

In a significant move to support the local business community during challenging economic times, Inverness ...
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Harper Macleod Celebrates 20 Years in Highland Capital

This year Harper Macleod has been celebrating its 20th year of being in Inverness, which ...
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Guest Blog: Freeport Offers Numerous Tax Benefits for New and Expanding Businesses

Angus MacLeod, Partner & Head of Inverness Office at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), ...
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Exclusive Seanchaidh Whisky launch: One day only at Victorian Market

Whisky lovers are in for a treat! On 12 December 2024, just 300 bottles of ...
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Festive Cheer and Inspiring Leadership: Highlights from the Inverness Chamber’s Christmas Charity Lunch

The enchanting Achnagairn Castle provided the perfect festive backdrop for the Inverness Chamber of Commerce’s ...
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Inverness Chamber Festive Opening Hours

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce office will be closed from 5pm on Friday 20 December ...
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Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness raises £10K for Cash for Kids

Local award-winning business Simpsons raised £10,000 for Cash for Kids through its annual festive ladies ...
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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

Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) and Grangemouth-based ...
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Strengthening Connections: Inverness Chamber and Highland Third Sector Interface Unite to Support Community Growth

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is inviting its members in the Inner Moray Firth area to ...
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Commentary: On the Wrong Track – Time for ScotRail to Fast-Track Highland Services

Last month (November 2024) I attended a reception at Edinburgh Castle where we heard from ...
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Stronger Together – How Inverness Chamber Helps Highland Businesses Thrive

By Eilidh Alexander, Head of Membership, Inverness Chamber of Commerce In February of this year, ...
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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

Parklands Care Homes has been named a finalist for the 2024 Caring UK Award for ...
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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

A Highland care home has been rated ‘Very Good’ across all key areas in its ...
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Inverness Castle Experience ‘Journey Stone’ Backed By Global Energy Group

Visitors to the new Inverness Castle Experience will see a unique and symbolic wayfinding marker ...
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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

The ‘Highland Hospitality’ competition invited students to create a dish that celebrated the spirit and ...
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Building Trade with Ireland: Insights from our Trade Mission

Last week we led a delegation of nine Scottish companies to Dublin for four days ...
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Parklands Launches Search for Charity Partners

Local charities have until the end of this month to pitch to become a partner ...
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Genny Hire Ltd Announced as Finalist for Prestigious AMPS Member Company of the Year Award 2024

Kintore-based power solutions specialist, Genny Hire Ltd, is thrilled to announce its selection as a ...
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Double Success for Macleod & MacCallum

Last week proved to be a double award-winning week for Macleod & MacCallum, the local ...
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Inverness Castle Experience unveils Seanchaidh – A Whisky That Tells a Highland Tale

Presenting Seanchaidh (shen-heh-kay), a bespoke Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky crafted by the Own Label ...
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For You Training is recognised at the Living Wage Awards 2024 - (l-r) Sharon Robertson; Sarah Ward; Ashley Ross; Sarah MacKenzie; Chris Guichot; and Taylor Anderson

For You Training is recognised at the Living Wage Awards 2024

This year’s Living Wage Scotland Awards took place on Wednesday 6 November at Rutherglen Town ...
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New Sponsor Announced for Ross County Women’s Team

Ross County Football Club is delighted to announce that Pat Munro Ltd, a prominent construction ...
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SSEN Transmission Community Benefit Fund's inaugral chair, Peter Peacock

Organisations Urged to Apply in Time for Share of £2m SSEN Transmission Community Benefit Fund

Organisations across the north of Scotland are being urged to apply for a share of ...
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Galileo Calls on Local Suppliers for 98MW Lynemore Wind Farm

Potential economic benefits from the Lynemore Wind Farm – situated approximately 2km Southwest of the ...
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Iconic 90s Anthems Take Over Inverness

Livin’ Joy, Dave Pearce, Ultrabeat, and Ian Van Dahl headline Inver90s at Inverness Ice Centre ...
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Inverness Underfloor Heating Company becomes Employee Owned

Optimum Underfloor Heating Ltd has recently moved to employee ownership via an Employee Ownership Trust ...
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Parklands’ operations director Elaine Taylor, resident Donald Macaskill and Urray House manager Debbie Young.

Urray House Celebrates 10 Years at the Heart of the Community

Urray House Care Home in Muir of Ord marked its 10th anniversary with a lively ...
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Highland Businesses Urge Caution on Taxation Ahead of Autumn Budget

Colin Marr, Chief Executive of Inverness Chamber of Commerce, voices his, and businesses across the ...
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Maree Todd MSP visited the new homes in Lairg, including meeting with resident Eilidh Matheson and Andrew Martin of Albyn Housing Association

Lairg MSP Visits Innovative New Social Housing in the Village

The MSP for Lairg, Maree Todd, visited the village recently to inspect new social housing ...
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Tomatin takes the Trophy at this year’s International Wine and Spirits Competition

Highland distillery Tomatin has added another award to its collection after its Legacy single malt was ...
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Your Local Army Cadets – How to Get Involved, HRFCA

Have you ever wondered what the Army Cadets are all about? Do you want to ...
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Caring Together: Parklands aims to joins forces with local charities

Local care provider Parklands Care Homes is to launch new charity partnerships to strengthen its ...
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A Real Pain

Eden Court’s 22nd Inverness Film Festival Announced

Friday 1 – Thursday 7 November 2024 The Inverness Film Festival (IFF) is returning with ...
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Highland Council Leader opens SSEN Transmission’s new net-zero offshore hub in Inverness

New office wing will have capacity for 100 team members to drive forward Pathway to ...
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Ness Walk - L-R: Grace MacLeod Operations Manager, Monica Mungui Front Office Supervisor, Tony Story CEO, Kevin Staines Hotel Manager, Scott Sturrock Bar Manager, Francesca Giorgi Rezzesi Restaurant Manager, Kevin Roy Pastry Chef and Craig Ewan, Operations Director.

Ness Walk named Best Hotel Experience at the Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2024

Ness Walk has been named as the Best Hotel Experience in the Highlands & Islands ...
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Parklands Care Homes - Pictured (left to right): Sandy Sutherland, Ewelina Wilson, Margaret Barr, Kate Walker, Danielle Andrews, Patsy Thomson, Linda Finlayson, Melanie Oliver, Shelley Agate.

‘Kind and Compassionate’ Care Home Praised By Inspectors

A ‘kind and compassionate’ Highland care home has been praised by the independent regulator for ...
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Highland Spotlight 2024: A Day of Connection and Insights

Highland Spotlight 2024 lit up the Drumossie Hotel, creating an amazing atmosphere buzzing with conversations ...
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Stronachs Strengths its Employment Team with Key Partner Promotion and New Recruits

LEADING independent law firm Stronachs LLP has enhanced its employment team with the announcement of ...
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Parklands Care Homes Pathways Fund - Cat Robertson of Craigellachie Primary School Parent Partnership with some of the school’s pupils.

Parklands Pathway Fund Reopens For Community Projects 

Parklands Care Homes has reopened its Pathway Fund, which is dedicated to helping community groups ...
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Highland Business Awards winner of the Highland Business of the Year, Pentland Ferries, represented by its Managing Director, Helen Inkster

Celebrating Success: 2024 Highland Business Awards Winners Announced

The Highland Business Awards winners were crowned today (Friday 27 September) in an inspiring celebration ...
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More on our Highland Business Awards Sponsor, Saffery

“I’m delighted that Saffery is sponsoring the Business Leader of the Year Award. As a ...
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Macleod & MacCallum Directors, Katrina Ashbolt, Gemma McClelland and Lindsay Bishop receiving the Award

Macleod & MacCallum Bring the Property Team of the Year Award Home to the Highlands

Macleod & MacCallum has been recognised at a national awards ceremony, winning the Property Team ...
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More on our Highland Business Award Sponsor, UHI

UHI: Celebrating Innovation and Leading the Way in Sustainability Alison Wilson, Director of Economic Development ...
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More on our Highland Business Awards Sponsor, RI Cruden

RI Cruden is proudly one of the largest mechanical, electrical and renewable organisations in the ...
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More on our Highland Business Awards Sponsor, Caithness Chamber of Commerce

By Trudy Morris, Chief Executive, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, sponsoring the Highland Business Award for ...
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Paula Nicol, Head of Events at Inverness Chamber at the 2022 Highland Business Awards with Chamber member guests

Highland Business Week: 10 Years of Connecting and Growing Together

By Paula Nicol, Head of Events & Deputy Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce As ...
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New Leader Brings Royal Expertise to Inverness Castle Experience

The Inverness Castle Experience is thrilled to announce the appointment of Garry Marsden as its ...
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Highland BlindCraft Announces Exciting New Projects and Award Nominations

Highland BlindCraft is thrilled to announce the launch of two innovative projects aimed at enhancing ...
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Parklands Care Homes Delivers Multi-million-pound Economic Boost

A new study has found that independent care provider Parklands Care Homes makes a multi-million-pound ...
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How to Make the Most out of Exhibiting at Highland Spotlight

Exhibiting at a trade show or exhibition is much like attending a job interview or ...
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Callum Beattie, Mikeysline Ambassador, mental health campaigner, singer and songwriter

“A message that means so much”: Callum Beattie Announces Presale of New Charity Single, ‘Something in My Eye’.

“Something in my Eye” is my new single and is all about mental health and ...
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Team Norscot Goes the Extra Mile in ‘Paws for a Cause’ Walking Challenge

In July, dedicated members of Team Norscot from its Inverness and Bower bases laced up ...
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Speed Networking at Inverness Botanic Gardens: A Morning of Connection and Inspiration

This week (on Tuesday 3 September) we hosted our latest event, combining the fast pace ...
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Colin Marr, Inverness Chamber of Commerce CEO

Commentary: Commitment To Growth

by Colin Marr, CEO, Inverness Chamber of Commerce In July we had a general election ...
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Highland BlindCraft Beds and Lucy Wagtail Interiors launch Eco-Friendly Design Collaboration

Fabric designer, Lucy Wagtail Interiors and Highland BlindCraft Beds have officially launched their exciting, new ...
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Highlands and Islands Museums Go Global on Smartify

Nine Museums from the Highlands and Islands Now Have their Digital Collections and Stories featured ...
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Highland Business Awards 2024 – Finalists Announced

The Highland Business Awards judging panel convened this week (Thursday 22 August) for an intensive ...
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Inverness Chamber leads trade delegation to Ireland

The Inverness Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce, is organising ...
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Sandie Gordon, founder of Candles from the Croft at Highland Spotlight 2023 as part of the Rising Stars Zone

“It Propelled me into the Highland Business Network,” says Rising Stars Alumni, Sandie Gordon

Sandie Gordon, Rising Stars Participant from 2023 tells us about her experience of taking part ...
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Caledonia Dallas and Nord Dallas Open in Scotland

A team of more than 40 insurance professionals and support staff have been welcomed into ...
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SHORE Secures Six-figure Deal and Announces Four National Listings in More Than 200 Stores

SHORE The Scottish Seaweed Co. (SHORE), part of the Aquascot group, celebrates a significant milestone ...
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Army Veteran from Inverness Rows for fellow Veterans

Erskine’s superstar rower, John Baillie, has begun yet another incredible challenge to raise funds for ...
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Norscot Receives Digital Innovation Fund Award

Norscot, a manufacturer of structural timber frame kits and fenestration systems since 1984, is excited ...
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Stronachs Partner Becomes One of Four Solicitors in Scotland to Achieve Dual Accreditation

STRONACHS LLP, a leading independent law firm with offices in Inverness and Aberdeen, has announced ...
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Budding Care Home Florists Have Their Eyes on More Prizes

Green-fingered residents at a Highland care home are blooming with pride after winning two top prizes at ...
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Artist impression of Inverness Castle Experience end show, Mather & Co

Local Writers Craft Content for the Inverness Castle Experience

Highland theatre company Dogstar has been commissioned, by Workhaus, the fit-out contractor for the Inverness ...
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JD Cowper Gives the Green Light for MOT Customers

After an 18-month project, which consisted of substantial building renovation and new equipment installation, haulage ...
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NEBOSH HSE Face-to-Face Health and Safety Courses Coming to Inverness

Are you looking at upskilling your team? Chamber member Safety Zone is offering globally recognised ...
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Graham + Sibbald (G+S) are delighted to welcome Ava McMillan (Admin Assistant), Anna Massie (Graduate Surveyor) and Findlay Russell (Graduate Building Surveyor) to their Inverness Office.

Graham + Sibbald Welcome Three New Staff Members to its Inverness Office

Graham + Sibbald (G+S) is delighted to welcome Ava McMillan (Admin Assistant), Anna Massie (Graduate ...
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Rory Bremner to host Sunflower Ball at Kingsmills Hotel in aid of Highland Hospice

Sunflower Ball Gains Pace as Countdown to Event Begins

The Kingsmills Hotel and Highland Hospice teams are counting down to a night of unparalleled ...
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Members of the Highland ice hockey team train on the new synthetic tiles purchased thanks to funding from Parklands Pathway Fund

Skating Through Summer: Inverness Highlanders Stay Cool Off The Ice

A Highland ice hockey team has found a way to keep playing even during the ...
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Double Accolade for New Start Highland

The chief executive of Inverness-based charity, New Start Highland has been highly commended as a ...
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Artist's impression of Castle Street Energy Centre. Credit LDN Architects

Empowering a Sustainable Future: Latest Developments at the Castle Street Energy Centre

The Castle Street sustainable energy centre is at an exciting stage in its development with ...
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Dundreggan Rewilding Centre - The Visitor Approach (please credit McAteer Photograph)

Threesixty Architecture Named Architectural Practice of the Year at the Scottish Design Awards

Threesixty Architecture is proud to announce that it has been awarded the title of Architectural ...
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Muckle Media Acquires Spey

Scotland’s first two PR agencies to certify as B-Corps are coming together, after Muckle Media ...
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Highland Business and Civic Leaders Call on GB Energy to be Based in the Highlands of Scotland

Today (10 July 2024), Colin Marr, Chief Executive of the Inverness Chamber of Commerce, together ...
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Interface Initiates Innovation with Glen Mhor Hotel

Redefining hospitality through a culture of innovation, sustainability and embracing diversity, equality and inclusion – ...
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The Crisis In Social Care: Why We Need More Support For Older People

Ron Taylor, managing director of Parklands Care Homes, has written the following blog, urging our ...
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Celebrating Innovation and Success at Highland Business Week 2024

The premier week in the Highland business calendar will return this September and we want your ...
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MSP for Ullapool, Maree Todd

Former Ullapool Care Home Building to get £1.1m Refurbishment to Support Independent Living

One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands has been successful in securing ...
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Highland Housing Society Sees Tenant Satisfaction Hit 90% After Redesigning Customer Services

One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands has seen its tenant satisfaction ...
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Tomatin unveils 20-year-old limited edition Belladrum Tartan Heart bottling in celebration of the Festival’s 20th Year!

Award-winning Highland distillery, Tomatin, has just announced the release of an incredibly rare single cask, ...
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Strengthening trade links between Ireland and Scotland

Inverness Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is running an in-person trade mission to Ireland in November ...
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Scottish Firms Less Likely to Report Skills Shortages Compared with UK, but Businesses Lack Confidence in AI and Green Technologies 

New data from this year’s Business Barometer report published by The Open University in partnership ...
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Sixth Shop for New Start Highland

New Start Highland opens the doors to a new pop-up retail space in the Longman ...
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PWR’ing up with Premiership Women’s Rugby

Inverness based brand and design agency Strut are thrilled to announce the launch of the ...
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Join Visit Inverness Loch Ness in 2025 for its Food and Drink Festival!

As part of the Festival, Visit Inverness Loch Ness (VILN) will be hosting a ‘Taste ...
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Ledingham Chalmers Marks Continued Growth in Inverness with Office Move

Scottish full-service law firm Ledingham Chalmers has invested a six-figure-sum in new premises in Inverness, following team ...
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Dan Jenkins Steps Down as Chair of The Oxygen Works After 10 Years of Distinguished Service

The Oxygen Works, a Highland-based centre of excellence dedicated to supporting individuals with neurological and ...
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Simpsons Showcase Garden Centre to Horticultural Trade Association

This week the North’s largest garden centre, Simpsons, welcomed 35 Horticultural Trade Association (HTA) members ...
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Tony Story, CEO of Kingsmills Group, has been recognised amongst some of the UK’s top hoteliers as he is named as an ‘Industry Titan’ as part of this year’s Boutique Hotelier ‘Power List’ at an event in London

Inverness Hotelier Recognised as an Industry Titan in UK-wide Hotelier Power List

The visionary behind two luxury Inverness hotels has been recognised amongst some of the UK’s ...
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ICC Manifesto: Inverness Chamber calls on next UK Government to place the Highlands at the heart of the country’s renewable energy transition

Ahead of the General Election taking place on Friday 4 July 2024, Inverness Chamber of ...
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Stronachs LLP Announces Firm-Wide Promotions and Key Appointments

STRONACHS LLP, a leading law firm with offices in Aberdeen and Inverness, has announced the ...
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Mabbett Makes 4th Major Acquisition In 2 Years

Scottish headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) has ...
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Norscot Joinery Ltd Announces Year-Long Charity Partnership with cancer charity Maggie’s.

Norscot Joinery Ltd, a leading provider of high-quality timber frame kits, windows, and doors in ...
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Moray Care Home Records Anthem to Inspire Scotland Euro2024 Squad

A Moray care home has created a heartfelt tribute to the Scotland squad as they ...
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