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Highland Architects Move To Staff Ownership

HRI Munro Architecture, a long-established and award-winning architectural practice based in the Highlands, is transitioning to an Employee Owned Trust (EOT), marking a significant milestone in its evolution and commitment to sustainable growth. Founded in Inverness in 1997, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality architecture across the Highlands and Orkney. In 2019, […]

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Scran Kitchen Fires Up at Eastgate Centre – A Fresh Take on Global Eats, Local Drinks and Laid-Back Vibes 

After months behind closed doors, the sizzle is back at the Eastgate Centre. Scran Kitchen, a fresh and vibrant food court concept, will officially open on Saturday 9th August, marking an exciting partnership between the Eastgate Centre and local award-winning hospitality group, Cru Hospitality.  Following a significant six-figure investment, the space has been completely reimagined

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Dynamic Duo Look For Fellow Daredevils To Join Charity Abseil Challenge

The Archie Foundation looks to recruit further thrill-seekers for charity abseil challenge  A father and son duo, who will be tackling a charity abseil at the iconic Dunrobin Castle, in Golspie, have called for more daredevils to join their upcoming challenge as they seek to raise funds for The Archie Foundation.  Neil McGregor, Business Development

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SSEN Transmission launches second round of Community Benefit Fund across north of Scotland 

Communities in line for £2m more funding as part of expected £100m+ SSEN Transmission has announced the opening of the second round of its Regional Community Benefit Fund, enabling organisations across the north of Scotland to apply for a share of £2m for projects that will aid skills development, support the culture of the region,

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Highland and Moray Chambers Unite to Oppose National 50mph Limit on Single Carriageways

Highland and Moray Chambers of Commerce have come together to raise serious concerns over Scottish Government proposals to reduce the national speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60mph to 50mph. In a joint letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, the Chief Executives of Caithness, Cairngorms, Inverness, Moray and West Highland Chambers – collectively

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Aurora Energy Services make key appointment ahead of recruitment boost of more than 300 staff

Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) have created a new strategic role in anticipation of a huge expansion of its onshore and offshore workforce. Leigh-Ann Robb has been appointed Resourcing Manager to support and direct the company’s UK and international resource needs across multiple business lines. Recent project wins and a strong pipeline of future workscopes in

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SSEN Transmission confirms intention to submit consent application for Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV overhead line project 

SSEN Transmission, the Perth-headquartered electricity transmission network owner for the north of Scotland, has today started the process of notifying key stakeholders of its intention to submit its Section 37 overhead line consent application for the proposed Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly 400kV overhead line project within the next two weeks. The project is

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Guest Blog: Keeping The Ice Alive – A Cool Opportunity For Local Businesses

By Gordon Barron, CEO, Inverness Ice Centre It’s been a tough year for community ice rinks, and the recent announcement of Elgin Ice Rink’s closure on August 4th struck a particularly emotional chord. Like many in our community, we were saddened by the news — a stark reminder of the growing challenges faced by facilities

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Funding announced for business-academic collaborations

Businesses looking to establish longer-term partnerships with academics can apply for a share of £200,000 funding, as a new round of Advanced Innovation Voucher funding is launched today (Wednesday, 30th July). The funding is provided by Scottish Enterprise and managed by Interface to support and encourage collaborative projects to create new products, processes and services.

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