Highlands and Islands

A defining decade ahead for the Highlands and Islands

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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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Martin Johnson, HIE's director of strategy and regional economy (image credit - Paul Campbell)

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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Member of the Week: Nicol of Skene

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This week, we’re handing the blog over to Nicol of Skene Ltd, specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Nicol of Skene Ltd are specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Established in 1980, we are a

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The Inverness Castle Experience Prioritises Excellence Ahead of Opening

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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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