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Scotland–Canada Virtual Networking Event Opens Doors for Scottish Businesses

Scottish businesses and partners are being invited to explore new opportunities with Canada through a ...
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From Pledge to Practice

Following the recent launch of Developing the Young Workforce Inverness & Central Highlands (DYWICH)‘s new ...
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Highland Care Homes Recognised for Compassionate Care

Two Highland care homes have received positive inspection reports from the Care Inspectorate following routine ...
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Inverness Chamber Meets Trade Envoy to France 

Our International Trade Manager, Sarah Findlay was delighted to represent Inverness Chamber of Commerce in ...
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Bracewell Named Supporting Member of the Year at Homes for Scotland Awards

Bracewell is honoured to have been named Supporting Member of the Year at the 2026 ...
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Inverness Airport Boosts Connectivity with New Dublin Route

Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, today (21 May 2026) celebrated the commencement ...
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Veterans Centre Kitchen Transformation Brings Community Together Thanks to the MacRobert Trust Support

A fully refurbished and modernised kitchen at the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre in Forres (EVAC ...
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Employment Law Specialist Terence Merck Joins Ledingham Chalmers as Partner Alongside Senior Leadership Promotions

Full-service Scottish law firm Ledingham Chalmers has continued its growth drive with the appointment of ...
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Ri Cruden and New Start Highland Introduce ‘Solar Powered’ Table Tennis

Two local organisations have come together to bring solar powered table tennis to the Highlands, ...
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Leading Scots Lawyer Provides Advice for Those Feeling the Stress of Divorce Proceedings on Mental Health Awareness Week

A leading Scots lawyer has shared her top tips for coping with the stress of ...
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Highland Learning Academy Launches New Presentation Skills Programme for 2026

Highland Learning Academy is proud to announce the launch of its new Presentation Skills Programme ...
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Thorntons Strengthens Inverness Team with Two Senior Appointments

Full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has appointed two new legal directors to its Inverness ...
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Inverness Airport Celebrates 10 Years of Global Connections with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proud to celebrate ten years of operations from Inverness Airport. ...
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Highland Business Dinner 2026 Celebrates Ambition, Partnership and the Strength of the Highland Economy

Business leaders and guests from across the region came together on Friday evening (15 May) ...
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Pentland Ferries Celebrates 25 Years of Service and Raises £15,000 for Maritime Charities

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pentland Ferries held a black-tie event in Kirkwall Grammar School ...
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Creating Safer Communities Through Partnership

As charity partner for this year’s Highland Business Dinner, RASASH is highlighting the importance of ...
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A defining decade ahead for the Highlands and Islands

Ahead of this year’s Highland Business Dinner, Speaker Sponsor, Gary Webster, Partner at Brodies LLP, ...
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Parklands Lands Four Care Award Nominations

Parklands Care Homes has been shortlisted for four awards at the Stars of Social Care ...
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Working together is key to unlock the region’s potential

Highland Business Dinner Principal Sponsor, HIE’s Inner Moray Firth area manager, Audrey MacIver, shares her ...
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Visit Inverness Loch Ness Leads Highland Business Delegation at Second Annual Edinburgh Tartan Parade

Tartan is part of our shared highland story. One that has become an international symbol ...
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Brodies Adds Six New Partners in Latest Promotions Round and Appoints New CFO

UK top 50 law firm Brodies LLP announces six new partners following its latest round ...
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Celebrating 60 Years of Training Excellence: Moray Firth Training Group

Moray Firth Training Group, based on Harbour Road in Inverness, is proudly celebrating 60 years ...
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Erskine Marks 110th Anniversary with Spey Valley Corporate Golf Day

Erskine Veterans Charity will host its 2026 Spey Valley Golf Day on Thursday 3 September, ...
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Highland Fundraising Challenge to Support The Oxygen Works

On 26 and 27 July 2026, Andy O’Connor from EquallyPlaced, will take on the Affric ...
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New Report from Brodies LLP Highlights Investment Progress and Practical Challenges in the Energy Transition

UK top 50 law firm Brodies LLP has today published a new report, ‘Evolution not ...
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Aurora Trains Army of Wind Workers from Military Ranks to Tackle Renewables Skills Shortage

Scottish company Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) is tackling a skills shortage in renewable energy by ...
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Mikeysline and Kingsmills Hotel’s Powerful Partnership Continues to Support Mental Health Despite ‘Challenging Financial Climate.’ 

Mikeysline is proud to celebrate an incredible and longstanding partnership with the Kingsmills Hotel, which ...
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2025: A Year of Progress, Stability and Strong Foundations

By Marc Wilson, Board President of Inverness Chamber of Commerce Supporting our members to connect, ...
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Collaboration and Growth: Highlands and Islands Businesses Deepen Canada Trade Links

Ten Scottish businesses, from different sectors and stages of their international journey, were hosted last ...
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Fuel Prices Driving Travel Shift Among Young People Across North Scotland

Rising fuel costs are reshaping how young people travel across the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire and ...
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New Social Homes in Dingwall Welcomed by Tenants

One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, Albyn Housing Society, recently completed ...
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SSEN Transmission Teams Help Spruce Up Community Green Spaces Across Beauly

Local green spaces across Beauly have been given a welcome boost thanks to a community ...
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Inverness Chamber Strengthens Board with Four New Director Appointments

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of four new Directors to ...
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All Aboard for Spirit of Speyside as Stagecoach Boosts Whisky Trail Services

Stagecoach North Scotland is encouraging festivalgoers to leave the car behind and make the most ...
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The Archie Foundation’s Impact Reached New Heights In 25th Year 

The children’s charity increased its direct support by 31% in 2025. Over 30% more babies and children received ...
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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport at the Heart of New International Maritime Innovation Project to Make Ports Safer and Smarter

Ports across the Highlands are helping to shape the future of global maritime operations as ...
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Stagecoach Sets Out Roadmap to Strengthen Bus Services Across North Scotland

Stagecoach North Scotland has today outlined a clear roadmap to strengthen bus services across the ...
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Inverness Care Home Shows Strong Early Progress Following Unannounced Inspection

A newly opened Inverness care home has been graded ‘very good’ for leadership and its ...
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Agilico Zero Launches Client Impact Reports to Coincide with World Earth Day

Workplace technology provider Agilico Zero is marking World Earth Day 2026 with the launch of ...
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Construction Starts on Major Subsea Power Link Connecting Caithness and Aberdeenshire

Major subsea cable link project moves into construction phase, with local contractors Nicol of Skene ...
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The Inverness Castle Experience Marks Earth Day by Showcasing Sustainability at its Heart

To mark Earth Day on Wednesday, 22 April, The Inverness Castle Experience is highlighting how ...
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High Life Highland Hosts Empowering Wellbeing Workshop for Women

High Life Highland is inviting women from across the Highlands to come together for a ...
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Ruby Anniversary for Highland Print Studios: Milestone Celebrated with Inverness Museum & Art Gallery Exhibition

Highland Print Studio turns 40 in 2026 and is celebrating with an exhibition at Inverness ...
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Black Isle MP Visits Scotland’s Regional Care Home of the Year

Black Isle MP Jamie Stone visited Scotland’s Regional Care Home of the Year to congratulate ...
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Moray Exhibition to Showcase Children’s Experiences of Love and Loss 

The Archie Foundation supports initiative to help young people navigate grief. A moving new exhibition, Joe’s Journey to ...
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Funding Support is Available for Electricity Connections Across the North of Scotland

The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust was founded by Scottish Hydro Electric plc (now SSE ...
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Scottish Businesses Help Create Nearly 30 Jobs Through Everyday IT Spending

Scottish businesses have helped to create nearly 30 jobs by simply choosing where they spend ...
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New Start Highland Launches The Family Hub, A Life Skills Programme with Children’s Activities

New Start Highland is working in partnership this spring with the Care and Learning Alliance ...
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Highlands must not continue to be overlooked in Scotland’s clean energy future, warns Inverness Chamber

Inverness and the Central Highlands must receive sustained investment from the next Scottish Government or ...
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Erskine Veterans Charity Receives Over £13,000 from Gordon & Macphail Fundraising Efforts

Erskine Veterans Charity is delighted to share that the world’s leading malt whisky specialist, Gordon ...
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Harper Macleod Scores Family Triple Double

Two family lawyers at Harper Macleod have achieved a Law Society accreditation in Child Law, ...
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The Biggest Employment Law Reforms in Decades – Now in Force

The Employment Rights Act 2025 is now in force and introduces a range of significant changes to ...
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Ground Investigation Works to Take Place Near the Black Bridge

SSEN Transmission will carry out a temporary programme of ground investigation works near the River ...
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Highland Learning Academy Powers Growth with Two Key Appointments

Highland Learning Academy is strengthening its team with the appointment of two experienced professionals, marking ...
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Local Inverness Runner Takes on the London Marathon for Highland Children

Emma Bone, 21, from Inverness, has secured a place in the 2026 London Marathon on ...
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Guest Blog:  An Exciting Time to Join ILM Highland

At ILM Highland, we’re in a period of growth and development, with a clear focus ...
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One Big Loch, One Long Ride, One Very Good Cause

Adopt-A-Child UK, based in Culloden, Inverness, is a Christian one-to-one sponsorship programme working hand in ...
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Stagecoach Spreads Easter Cheer with Golden Ticket Giveaway

Stagecoach is set to bring an early Easter surprise to customers across the Highlands, Moray ...
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Genny Hire Strengthens Growth Strategy with Key Business Development Appointment

Genny Hire Ltd has strengthened its growth strategy with the appointment of Craig Walker of ...
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Inverness IT Company Rebrands as WePurpose

Inverness-based IT company The Apprentice Store has rebranded as WePurpose as it marks its tenth ...
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Stagecoach Launches New Multi-Buy App Feature with Savings of up to 30%

Stagecoach North Scotland has introduced a new Multi-Buy feature on its app, giving customers across ...
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‘Eggs-Tremely’ Generous £100k Milestone raised for The Archie Foundation

Inverness’ Eastgate Shopping Centre is celebrating reaching the milestone of £100,000 raised for The Archie ...
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Harper Macleod Becomes First Law Firm to Receive Highland Employer Charter Gold Accreditation

Harper Macleod has become the first law firm to be awarded the Highland Employer Charter ...
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Erskine Veterans Charity Kicks Off 110th Anniversary with Quiz Night in Elgin

Erskine Veterans Charity, celebrating its 110th anniversary in 2026, is inviting the community to a ...
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Guest Blog: Reflecting on Street Scene – Why We’re Proud to Be Involved

by Mikeysline Bee the Change Manager, Allana Stables This month’s Street Scene in Inverness city ...
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‘Time to Fix Social Care’: Parklands Sets Out Election Priorities

A leading care provider has urged candidates in the forthcoming Scottish Parliament election to back ...
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Strengthening Cyber Resilience for Businesses in the Highlands and Islands

Did you know 32% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack in the past year? ...
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RASASH Announced as Charity Partner for Highland Business Dinner

Inverness Chamber of Commerce has announced RASASH as the official charity partner for this year’s ...
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Inverness Hosts Dynamic EU Masterclass Showcasing Strength of UK–EU Trade Support

We were pleased to support the Scotland Office in hosting a highly successful two‑day EU ...
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£2 Bus Fare Cap Pilot Launches Across the Highlands and Moray

Stagecoach services across the Highlands and Moray are set to introduce the £2 Bus Fare ...
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High Life Highland Visitor Centres and Museums Spring Open for Visitors!

Visitor centres and attractions, operated seasonally by High Life Highland, are set to throw open ...
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Inverness Dad Takes On 10 Challenges to Raise £10,000 for the Archie Foundation

Year of 10-10-10 challenges marks 10th anniversary of Highland Children’s Unit From walking on fire ...
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Member News

Adder Business Helps Oil & Vinegar Strengthen Digital Presence

Adder Business is helping local retailer – and fellow Inverness Chamber member – Oil & ...
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Drone Technology Accelerates Delivery of Western Isles Power Network Upgrade

A project to install a new overhead power line between Harris and Stornoway has achieved ...
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Business Breakfast with Highland Council Chief Executive Derek Brown

Highland Council Chief Executive Discusses Housing, Workforce and Growth with Business Leaders at Chamber Breakfast

Business leaders from across the region gathered in Inverness this week (11 March) for a ...
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Belladrum Festival Expands Highland Partnership Programme Ahead of 22nd Edition

Following confirmation that its 2025 event generated £7.8 million for the Highland economy and supported ...
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High Life Highland Launches Brand New Website to Transform the Way Customers Access Services Across the Highlands

High Life Highland has launched a completely redesigned website at www.highlifehighland.com, offering a faster, more ...
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Parklands Nominated for a Hat-Trick of UK Care Awards

Parklands Care Homes has been nominated for three top UK care awards, recognising its commitment ...
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From One Minibus to a Defining Name in Highland Transport: D&E Marks 30 Years with Electric Investment

Four new electric buses supported by ScotZEB signal next phase in 30-year journey. Thirty years ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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