Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Statement From The Four Highland Chambers of Commerce On The Proposed Visitor Levy

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The four Highland Chambers of Commerce – Cairngorms Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber, Inverness Chamber and Lochaber Chamber of Commerce – share the deep concerns expressed by the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) regarding the introduction of a visitor levy scheme in the Highlands. Collectively we believe that implementing a visitor levy at this time would have […]

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Views Sought on Plans for Inverness Campus Phase Two

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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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Exclusive Seanchaidh Whisky launch: One day only at Victorian Market

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Whisky lovers are in for a treat! On 12 December 2024, just 300 bottles of the exclusive Inverness Castle Experience single malt Highland whisky, Seanchaidh, will be available. This limited-edition release is available for one day only at the Victorian Market in Inverness, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. The Seanchaidh (pronounced shen-heh-kay), meaning “storyteller”

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Simpsons Garden Centre in Inverness raises £10K for Cash for Kids

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Local award-winning business Simpsons raised £10,000 for Cash for Kids through its annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended their annual sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun evening of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping and delicious festive food. The evening kicked off with Christmas Carols and festive songs from

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Merger of leading Scottish-headquartered consultancies MABBETT & IKM creates ARTHIAN as company targets new sectors and larger projects, plans recruitment drive and opens two new offices

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Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) and Grangemouth-based leading engineering and environmental consultancy, IKM Consulting Ltd (IKM), have merged to create Arthian Ltd (Arthian). The merger creates one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms, employing 200 people, with Arthian planning a recruitment drive to grow the team by

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Commentary: On the Wrong Track – Time for ScotRail to Fast-Track Highland Services

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Last month (November 2024) I attended a reception at Edinburgh Castle where we heard from First Minister John Swinney. Even with the increase in online meetings there are still occasions when business is better done in person. This was such an occasion and that’s a reality for everyone living and working in the Highlands –

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Stronger Together – How Inverness Chamber Helps Highland Businesses Thrive

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By Eilidh Alexander, Head of Membership, Inverness Chamber of Commerce In February of this year, I joined Inverness Chamber of Commerce as the Head of Membership, and since then, I’ve had the pleasure of working with an incredible team, who are dedicated to supporting our wonderful members. Our focus is simple; we’re here to help

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Resident Kay Drought, Hector, and deputy manager Lucia Matheson at the launch of 'Tea and Tots' in Eilean Dubh, Fortrose.

Parklands shortlisted for Caring UK Award for Community Involvement

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Parklands Care Homes has been named a finalist for the 2024 Caring UK Award for Community Involvement, recognising its contribution to fostering intergenerational connections, reducing social isolation and promoting community engagement.  The nomination highlights the contributions of individual care homes, alongside Parklands’ wider community engagement efforts.  Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians,

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Team Eilean Dubh (including the grandchildren of some employees).

Fortrose Care Home Earns ‘Very Good’ Rating For Warm And Compassionate Care

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A Highland care home has been rated ‘Very Good’ across all key areas in its latest inspection by the Care Inspectorate. The unannounced inspection at Eilean Dubh in Fortrose highlighted significant strengths in the quality of care, leadership and facilities. The report praised the home for creating a “warm, compassionate” environment where staff worked well

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Inverness Castle Experience ‘Journey Stone’ Backed By Global Energy Group

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Visitors to the new Inverness Castle Experience will see a unique and symbolic wayfinding marker on arrival within the new gardens on the castle esplanade.  The Journey Stone, a feature that will mark the gateway to the Highlands, has been made possible through the generous financial support of Global Energy Group and will serve as

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