Inverness-headquartered Aurora Energy Services (Aurora) has acquired Encomara, a specialist in floating wind deployment systems and subsea engineering, and will provide significant investment to support the roll-out of its flagship mooring connection technology. The acquisition brings into the Aurora fold Encomara’s innovative SQUID system – a proprietary quick-connect system that integrates pre-installed mooring and electrical […]
Two Inverness Chamber members, Marr Communications and DP Digital Media, have teamed up to create an organ donation awareness campaign for NHS Highland. Scotland has an opt-out system, but donor numbers are falling as the number of families consenting to donation is rising. The multi-media campaign, with a strapline ‘Hope out of Tragedy’, launches today,
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Are you interested in global business and passionate about helping local companies succeed on the international stage? Inverness Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting for an International Trade Executive (Maternity Cover) to support our growing international trade services and help businesses navigate global markets with confidence. This part-time role is ideal for someone with strong
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce is seeking a dynamic, organised and people-focused professional to join our team as Events Manager (Maternity Cover) on a part-time basis. This temporary post is a rare opportunity to help deliver a busy and varied events programme that supports, connects and champions the Highland business community. With around 50 events per
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This week (20-22 May), Inverness Chamber of Commerce led a trade mission to the Netherlands, accompanied by a dynamic group of Scottish companies united by a shared ambition: to explore new business opportunities and partnerships between our two nations. The programme offered a rich blend of workshops, networking events, and cultural experiences designed to give
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Parkland’s Eilean Dubh Care Home in Fortrose has officially opened a new picture house, Chanonry View, offering residents a dedicated space to enjoy films, performances, and digital storytelling. The project was made possible thanks to the expertise of Andrew and Rodger Dowsett, whose mother Lilah – a resident at Eilean Dubh – formally opened the cinema
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When a Highland family received the devastating news that their young daughter Sophie had been diagnosed with a rare, life-limiting illness, local businesses – led by McInnes Group, a trusted Highland firm specialising in plumbing, heating, and renewable energy – rallied together in an extraordinary act of community support. Sophie, who will turn two this
SSEN Transmission has today announced it is no longer proceeding with Coachford substation to the south of Keith, part of the Beauly-Peterhead 400kV project. The decision follows extensive site surveys, including ground condition investigations, which have identified engineering and construction challenges with the previously proposed substation site. Despite finding unanticipated challenges at the Coachford substation location,
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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Parklands Care Homes has announced plans to expand care capacity at Eilean Dubh care home in Fortrose in response to growing demand for places. The home, which opened in 2021 and was recently graded 5 (very good) by the Care Inspectorate, currently has an extensive waiting list. To help meet local demand, Parklands has submitted
