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Workforce North partnership to harness investment and drive growth across key industries

The Highlands and Islands is fast becoming one of the most exciting places in the UK to live and work. Major investment in the region is expected to create up to 16,000 new jobs per year, with opportunities across a wide range of sectors. Over the next 10 to 15 years, the Highlands and Islands […]

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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport appoints Alison Wilson as Managing Director

Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has announced the appointment of Alison Wilson as its permanent Managing Director, following a period as Interim Managing Director during which the organisation has continued to build momentum across investment, partnership working and delivery. Since joining ICFGF as Investment and Development Manager in March last year, Alison has

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Business Tourism Market Research: Inner Moray Firth and Surrounding Areas

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in partnership with The Highland Council and other stakeholders, is undertaking research to develop a better understanding of the opportunities for business tourism in the Inner Moray Firth and surrounding areas. In particular, the research will explore: • Opportunities within the MICE sub-sector (Meetings, Incentive Travel, Conferences/Conventions and Events/Exhibitions), to

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The Inverness Castle Experience Prioritises Excellence Ahead of Opening

The transformation of Inverness Castle into a major new visitor experience took another step forward today, as members of the media were welcomed on site for an exclusive preview and off-site Q&A of The Inverness Castle Experience, which will open later this year. The visit offered insight into the immersive attraction taking shape within the

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WJM supports next generation of talent in Gaelic enterprise

A programme to help Gaelic entrepreneurs grow, thrive and lead has been backed by leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM). It has pledged financial support to the Gaelic Business Accelerator Programme – Cruthachadh Chothroman – run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to nurture talented individuals, organisations and social enterprises. In addition,

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Highland Business Dinner 2025: A Night to Celebrate the Spirit of the Highlands

Inverness Chamber of Commerce welcomed 300 guests to its flagship Highland Business Dinner on Friday 16 May at the Drumossie Hotel – celebrating another landmark year for business in the Highlands. The annual dinner is a highlight of the Chamber calendar, bringing together leaders and decision-makers from across the region for an evening of connection,

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Views Sought on Plans for Inverness Campus Phase Two

People of Inverness and surrounding areas are being given the opportunity to help shape plans for the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has led the development of more than 40 hectares of the site so far. This now includes 47,000sqm of floorspace across several buildings set

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