SSEN Transmission has been confirmed as one of the principal sponsors of this year’s Mock COP30 event taking place in Inverness – a youth-led climate conference that mirrors the global COP process and empowers young people to engage with climate policy and action. The sponsorship reflects SSEN Transmission’s ongoing commitment to supporting the next generation […]
A stronger, more sustainable visitor economy was the focus for local business leaders last week as Inverness Chamber of Commerce hosted Vicki Miller, Chief Executive of VisitScotland, for two key events at Ness Walk Hotel – an Industry Roundtable Dinner on Wednesday 29 October, followed by a Business Breakfast on Thursday 30 October. The roundtable
The Inverness Castle Experience has now welcomed its full complement of staff, marking another key milestone before the site transitions into its operational phase. Nearly 90 new team members are being inducted this week, across part-time, full-time, and seasonal roles. Over the coming weeks, all staff will take part in a comprehensive training programme to
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Fun loving residents at a Black Isle care home run by Parklands Care Homes stepped into the spotlight for the home’s latest show-stopping event, the ‘Stars of Eilean Dubh’ talent show. It’s the latest in a series of creative, community-focused projects at Eilean Dubh in Fortrose, from hosting a resident fashion show and designing a
Scottish homebuilder, MAKAR, is manufacturing an affordable home prototype that challenges conventional construction. As the Scottish Government faces the challenge of building 15,000 social houses a year, this timber-rich prototype is set to prove that social housing can support local economies through net zero healthy homes. “We have developed a local solution to the nation-wide
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Parklands Care Homes has been recognised at the Leaders in Care Awards 2025, winning the Innovation in Care Homes Award for its “forward-thinking” approach to supporting care staff through on-site accommodation. The award celebrates providers who are redefining how residential care is delivered through creative approaches to staff and resident support. Judges praised Parklands for
Highland-based mental health and suicide prevention charity Mikeysline is driving hope into even more communities as they announce the launch of their second Hive on the Road support vehicle, on World Mental Health Day earlier this month (Friday 10 October). The new mobile hub, building on the success of their first support van, launched last year, has been
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Parklands Care Homes in Keith and Fortrose were bursting with Pride as residents, relatives and staff joined the local community to celebrate diversity. The celebration was part of Parklands Pride, an annual series of events organised by Parklands Care Homes to promote inclusion across its communities. In Keith, Longmore Community Hall was the setting for
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A brave Inverness mum is set to take on a charity abseil for the second time this month, preparing to scale the heights of the iconic Dunrobin Castle after conquering her fears. Rachel Wilson will be joined by her 13-year-old son Joel, who was too young to take part in the previous abseil in aid
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A community garden in Cromarty, a woodland walk in Nigg and a community café in Alness are among the first recipients of grants from a new community fund launched by Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF). The Green Freeport Capacity Fund was established earlier this year to support community-focused organisations delivering social inclusion and
