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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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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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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 has confirmed a new 18-month sponsorship agreement with Inverness Caledonian Thistle, strengthening the ...
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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 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
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 – 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
Despite snow, frost and rain, this pioneering two-bed prototype home in Inverness was rapidly assembled ...
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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 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’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, 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 has become the first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value ...
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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 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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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 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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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 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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Public Exhibitions Announced for Glenmarkie Wind Farm
Vattenfall has announced details of its November consultation events for the proposed 65-turbine Glenmarkie Wind ...
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5-star Ness Walk Named Best for Service in UK & Ireland at Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence!
Ness Walk, on the banks of the River Ness opened in 2019 and has quickly ...
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Powering Climate Conversations: SSEN Transmission Supports Youth Climate Summit at Mock COP30 in Inverness
SSEN Transmission has been confirmed as one of the principal sponsors of this year’s Mock ...
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Driving Year-Round Tourism: VisitScotland CEO Shares Insights with Highland Business Leaders
A stronger, more sustainable visitor economy was the focus for local business leaders last week ...
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The Inverness Castle Experience Welcomes Full Team as Training Begins
The Inverness Castle Experience has now welcomed its full complement of staff, marking another key ...
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Eilean Dubh Residents Shine in Talent Show
Fun loving residents at a Black Isle care home run by Parklands Care Homes stepped ...
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Highland Homebuilder Deploys Timber Expertise in Homegrown Solution to Housing Emergency
Scottish homebuilder, MAKAR, is manufacturing an affordable home prototype that challenges conventional construction. As the ...
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Comment: The Highland Council Must Keep the Visitor Levy on Pause
By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce Towards the end of 2024, the ...
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Scottish Nature Reserve Teams up with Major Electricity Company to Boost Biodiversity
A nature reserve in Scotland is set to benefit from a deal with a major ...
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Driving UK Prosperity Through Global Connections: International Trade Week Returns
Looking to take your business global? Next week’s International Trade Week is packed with insights, ...
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Erskine Hosts Veterans’ Marketplace Event in Forres
Erskine Veterans Charity welcomed a wide range of partner organisations to its Veterans Activity Centre ...
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Guest Blog: Help Shape the Future of The Ledge Climbing Wall
The Ledge Climbing Wall is seeking new Trustees to join our Board and help guide ...
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From First Success to Further Innovation, Genny Hire Reveals Two More Punch Unit Applications
Earlier this year, Genny Hire Ltd highlighted a successful new application for its punch units, ...
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Tailormade Moves Doubles Lettings Portfolio and Strengthens Highland Presence with Acquisition of Scottish Highland Property Services
Inverness-based estate and letting agency Tailormade Moves has expanded its lettings portfolio by over 200 ...
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Norscot Achieves Silver Status in Highland Employer Charter
Norscot has been awarded Silver Charter Status as part of the Highland Employer Charter initiative, ...
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Parklands Wins National Innovation Award
Parklands Care Homes has been recognised at the Leaders in Care Awards 2025, winning the ...
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SSEN Transmission Welcomes Tenfold Increase in Community Benefit Funding Generated by Skye Reinforcement Project
SSEN Transmission has announced that more than £10m of community benefit funding will be generated ...
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Highlands and Islands to Benefit from Qualified Play Specialists at Raigmore Hospital Thanks to the Archie Foundation
Fundraising appeal launched to raise money for more play specialists and toys for young patients. ...
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Mikeysline receives Royal backing on World Mental Health Day
Highland-based mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities as they ...
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Parklands Pride celebrations held in Keith and Fortrose
Parklands Care Homes in Keith and Fortrose were bursting with Pride as residents, relatives and ...
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SSEN Transmission Submits Application for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV Overhead Line Project
SSEN Transmission has submitted a Section 37 consent application to Scottish Ministers for the proposed ...
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