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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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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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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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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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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 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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