Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Working together is key to unlock the region’s potential

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Highland Business Dinner Principal Sponsor, HIE’s Inner Moray Firth area manager, Audrey MacIver, shares her thoughts on the region’s growing role in driving Scotland’s energy transition and wider economic opportunity. I strongly believe in the value of close engagement with businesses and the role collaboration plays in driving sustainable growth and supporting job creation. Each […]

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Strengthening Cyber Resilience for Businesses in the Highlands and Islands

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Did you know 32% of UK businesses experienced a cyber attack in the past year? As organisations become increasingly digital, the risk of cyber attacks continues to rise. Boosting your cyber resilience is therefore essential for organisations in the Highlands and Islands. However, support is available to help businesses strengthen their security, respond to potential

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Trust and Humanity at World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Cannes

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Inverness Chamber member Alan White, a director of Interactive Health and Wristbud.com Ltd, joined the HIE contingent on a learning journey supported by the HIE Innovation programme at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Cannes. The Inverness-based company is developing a specialised AI-powered wearable ‘Wristbud”, designed to manage mental health. He describes the learning

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Businesses Performing Well Despite Facing Challenges, Says New Report

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Survey shows businesses have performed well despite significant challenges. Businesses in the Highlands and Islands have continued to perform well over the past six months despite having experienced significant challenges. This is according to the latest business survey commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). Fieldwork was carried out between 28 October and 5 December 2025, and

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Ministers Open The Inverness Castle Experience After Multi-Million Transformation for the Highlands

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The Inverness Castle Experience was officially opened today (Monday 9 February) by Kate Forbes, Deputy First Minister of Scotland, and Kirsty McNeill, UK Government Minister for Scotland, marking completion of a landmark City Region Deal project. The £47 million investment has transformed Inverness Castle into a world-class visitor attraction for the Highlands, which will strengthen

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Inverness Castle Experience Whisky ‘Seanchaidh’ Shortlisted for Scottish Design Awards 2025

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The Inverness Castle Experience is proud to announce that its bespoke whisky, Seanchaidh, has been shortlisted in the Packaging category at the Scottish Design Awards.  In a year that saw a record number of entries from across Scotland’s design sector, making it through to the final is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the

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WJM supports next generation of talent in Gaelic enterprise

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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

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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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