Full-service Scottish law firm Ledingham Chalmers has continued its growth drive with the appointment of employment law specialist, Terence Merck, as a partner in its Edinburgh office, alongside 18 senior promotions across the business. The appointment of Mr Merck marks a further strengthening of the firm’s employment law offering and reinforces its strategic focus on […]
Two local organisations have come together to bring solar powered table tennis to the Highlands, in a first for the region. Inverness-based renewable energy company Ri Cruden has created nine specially made table tennis tables out of solar panels, which have been kindly donated to leading local social enterprise, New Start Highland. The initiative represents
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A leading Scots lawyer has shared her top tips for coping with the stress of divorce proceedings as Mental Health Awareness Week (May 11-17) comes to a close. Brittany Thomas, senior associate and family law expert at Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM), is highlighting that families should try to keep their wellbeing in mind
Highland Learning Academy is proud to announce the launch of its new Presentation Skills Programme 2026, an exciting two day development course designed to help professionals communicate with confidence, clarity, and impact. In today’s workplace, strong presentation and communication skills are more important than ever. Whether delivering team briefings, leading meetings, pitching ideas, or speaking
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Full-service independent Scottish law firm Thorntons has appointed two new legal directors to its Inverness office, further strengthening its offering in the Highlands. Gary Munro (Commercial Real Estate) and Susan Bird (Residential Property), bring with them extensive experience across the Scottish legal market and deep knowledge of all aspects of the local property landscape. Gary
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is proud to celebrate ten years of operations from Inverness Airport. Since launching services from Inverness in Summer 2016, KLM has played a role in enhancing international connectivity for the Highlands, supporting both inbound and outbound travel for business, tourism, and visiting friends and relatives. Today, the airline operates two daily
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Pentland Ferries held a black-tie event in Kirkwall Grammar School last weekend (Saturday 9 May). Staff and crew were joined by suppliers, customers, family and friends for an inspirational talk by Chris Lemons, the deep sea diver who cheated death, followed by a gala dinner, live charity auction, and dance.
Ahead of this year’s Highland Business Dinner, Speaker Sponsor, Gary Webster, Partner at Brodies LLP, reflects on the scale of opportunity emerging across the region – from major infrastructure projects and energy transition developments to housing delivery and placemaking. The Highlands and Islands stand at the edge of a defining decade. Significant investment in infrastructure,
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Parklands Care Homes has been shortlisted for four awards at the Stars of Social Care Awards, with nominations recognising the group, teams and individuals across the Highlands and Moray. The Parklands group is a finalist in the Outstanding Care Home Provider category, recognising its high care standards, investment in staff and continued growth across the
UK top 50 law firm Brodies LLP announces six new partners following its latest round of promotions and the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer. Making the step up to partner are real estate lawyers, Jenna Monteith, David Bales and Rory Forbes, along with Solicitor Advocate and disputes lawyer David Ford, and personal and
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