The start of 2026 feels like an important moment in Àban’s journey, strengthened by the support of the local business community. The Chamber Christmas lunch was a cracking way for us to round out last year. Nearly £800 was raised on the day, providing a welcome boost to Àban’s work with young people and families […]
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The latest project to be announced as part of SSEN Transmission’s housing strategy is a partnership with The Highland Council in a major refurbishment initiative to bring long-term empty homes in Wick back into use. In an industry first, SSEN Transmission published its strategy in autumn 2024 pledging to support the delivery of 1,000 homes across its north of Scotland transmission area to help alleviate the region’s
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Stagecoach has confirmed a package of service changes across the Inverness area, which will come into effect from Monday 16 February 2026. The changes are designed to improve punctuality, reliability and connections across the network by focusing resources on routes with the highest customer demand, while recognising that this will involve the withdrawal of some
Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Stephen, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings extensive expertise in tax strategy to his expanded role. Since joining Johnston Carmichael in
Stagecoach is inviting customers across Scotland to celebrate Burns Night in creative style with the launch of Bard on the Bus; a light-hearted poetry competition inspired by the life and legacy of Robert Burns. Running from today (Monday 19) to Sunday 25 January, the Scotland-only social media competition encourages customers to try their hand at writing a short poem in the spirit of Burns. Budding bards are invited to choose one of three
Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival joins forces with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF), Tunes By The Dunes and Black Isle Calling to launch a landmark fundraising collaboration For the first time in history, Scotland’s festival community have come together for the first time to launch the Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway, a unique collaborative
Parklands Care Homes is planning a multi-million-pound investment in care provision across the north and north-east of Scotland, including its largest ever purpose-built care home. The independent care provider is to invest over £13 million in a new 60 bed care home on Banff Road in Turriff, and around £5 million expanding existing homes. The
Inverness-based mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mikeysline is once again celebrating community and creativity with another powerful art project. Their vibrant new creation at the Scran Kitchen food court in the Eastgate Centre, is another collaboration with North Kessock based FRESHPAINT and the latest addition to the Murals for Mikeysline initiative. Located in a
Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its Forres-based Activity Centre, EVAC North, with a birthday party attended by almost 100 members. Staff and volunteers originally organised the party for the previous week; however, due to adverse weather, the event was delayed. The get-together more than made up
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SSEN Transmission has awarded one of the leading global cable manufacturers, NKT, major contracts to manufacture and install the 525kV high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cables for two key subsea cable links: one linking Spittal in Caithness and Peterhead in Aberdeenshire; and the other proposed to connect the Western Isles to the Scottish mainland. This milestone
