The Inverness Chamber of Commerce is encouraging businesses and residents to engage with the new Inverness Interchange Feasibility Study – a major step towards creating an integrated transport hub and revitalised Station Quarter that connects bus, coach, rail, active travel and modern parking in a single, joined-up civic quarter. Commissioned by The Highland Council in […]
The MV Arrow has been secured to provide dedicated logistics support for SSEN Transmission’s Lewis Hub and Western Isles High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Link – strengthening project delivery while helping safeguard the existing Stornoway to Ullapool ferry service. Securing a dedicated vessel to handle construction materials and project freight means logistics can be managed independently,
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Cyber threats aren’t just a problem for large organisations or government bodies — they affect businesses of every size, across every sector. That’s why CyberScotland Week is such an important initiative. It’s a national campaign focused on helping individuals and organisations build the knowledge and confidence they need to stay safe online. For businesses across
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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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Stagecoach North Scotland has launched its Aviemore Adventurer campaign, encouraging residents and visitors alike to explore the heart of the Cairngorms National Park using the specially branded service 30. Running up to every hour, the Aviemore Adventurer provides a direct and convenient link from Aviemore rail station into the National Park. Designed with outdoor enthusiasts
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Last week, Inverness Chamber of Commerce members were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the region’s most dynamic energy businesses as our latest Inside Stories event took place at Aurora Energy Services. From the moment attendees stepped into the company’s state-of-the-art training facility, it was clear they were in the presence of a
SSEN Transmission has welcomed the decision by Scottish Ministers to approve its Section 37 application for the Chleansaid Wind Farm connection project in Sutherland. The consent will enable construction of a new 10.5km single circuit, 132kV wooden trident pole overhead line, which will link the wind farm on the Dalnessie Estate – around 13.5km northeast of Lairg – to Dalchork substation. This new infrastructure will carry renewable electricity from the wind
Today’s decision by Highland Council’s South Planning Applications Committee follows two years of development and extensive engagement with local communities and stakeholders on the project’s design. The new substation will connect into the existing Beauly to Denny line, which is proposed to be upgraded from 275kV to 400kV operation. It will comprise a new outdoor
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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Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its tax advisory team with the appointment of a new private client tax director who specialises in complex tax planning for individuals, business owners, property owners, trusts and estates. Alan Dean joins the leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm, bringing his 20 years of experience in private client tax. A
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