A new multi-million-pound care home has opened in Inverness, marking the first step in an ambitious vision to create a new care community for the city. Pittyvaich Care Home is the 13th home in the Parklands Care Homes group. With 58 en-suite bedrooms, the £11 million project is the largest purpose-built care facility in the […]
Albyn Housing Society has appointed Robert Buchanan as a new Director of IT and Business Services to support the operations and resilience of the social housing provider as well as a new Head of Development and Sustainability in Marcie Ballance to help Albyn combat the Highland housing challenge. Part of the wider Albyn Group, Highland
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The story of power transmission in the north of Scotland is being told in a new book published by SSE Heritage, the archive and history arm of Perth-based electricity company SSE. Called ‘The Highland Grid’, it draws on over 100 years of archive documents, newspaper cuttings and interviews with people who worked on the high
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This week, we’re celebrating MAKAR, pioneers in sustainable off-site construction, who are helping to tackle Scotland’s housing and climate challenges with innovative, timber-rich homes built right here in the Highlands – read more below: Established in 2002, MAKAR has been at the forefront of sustainable construction in Scotland for over two decades. They have successfully delivered
Scottish children’s charity The Archie Foundation has launched a new book designed to help support young children following a bereavement. Storm Clouds and Rainbows has been written by the team at Archie’s Child Bereavement Service (ACBS), drawing on many years of experience of helping youngsters to process feelings of grief. The beautifully illustrated book, brought
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The most anticipated week in the Highland business calendar is returning this September – and it’s one you won’t want to miss. Delivered by Inverness Chamber of Commerce, Highland Business Week 2025 will take place from Monday 22 to Friday 26 September, offering a dynamic programme of events that bring the region’s business community together
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A programme to help Gaelic entrepreneurs grow, thrive and lead has been backed by leading law firm Wright, Johnston & Mackenzie LLP (WJM). It has pledged financial support to the Gaelic Business Accelerator Programme – Cruthachadh Chothroman – run by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to nurture talented individuals, organisations and social enterprises. In addition,
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We’re still riding high after taking home five golds at last week’s PRCA DARE Awards Scotland. From purpose-driven projects to powerful storytelling, it was a night that recognised bold thinking, big ideas and the brilliant people behind them. Rising Star of the Year – Olivia Messina A standout moment was our very own Olivia Messina being named Rising Star of
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One of the two top environmental prizes in the world has this year been awarded to Dr Jeremy Leggett, founder of Highlands Rewilding. The Blue Planet Prize has been awarded by the Asahi Glass Foundation to two recipients annually since the Earth Summit in 1992, Past winners include Jim Hansen, Gro Harlem Brundtland, and James
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Inverness Chamber of Commerce was delighted to take part in Royal Bank of Scotland’s ‘Scotland Board on the Road’ visit to the Highlands this week. Chamber Chief Executive Colin Marr had the opportunity to present directly to the Scotland Board, offering a comprehensive overview of the region’s economic landscape, business environment, and future opportunities. During
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