Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Chambers Endorse Call from Council Convener for Amendments to Visitor Levy Act

Cairngorms Business Partnership, Caithness Chamber of Commerce, Inverness Chamber of Commerce, and West Highland Chamber of Commerce have written today to Ivan McKee, Minister for Public Finance, requesting an amendment to the Visitor Levy (Scotland Act) 2024 (Tourist Tax). They are calling for local authorities to have the option of setting a flat or banded

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W M Donald Makes Construction Careers Come Alive at Millburn

W M Donald is proud to be shaping the future of the construction industry in Inverness by actively engaging with young talent, developing skills, and creating career pathways. Their commitment to inspiring the next generation was on full display at a recent Technical Day at Millburn Academy, where they collaborated with Developing the Young Workforce

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Inverness Primary Pupils Design Homes of the Future

As part of local developer HHA’s 20th-anniversary celebrations, pupils from Ness Castle Primary School have been tasked with designing the homes of tomorrow. The not-for-profit developer invited over 200 students from the school to envision how homes might look in 2045 and beyond. The young designers were encouraged to incorporate key elements such as sustainability,

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Scots Charity Harness Solar Energy To Serve Communities Across The Highlands

Renewable energy specialists, AES Solar has completed the installation of 250 Solar PV panels at Inverness charity and social enterprise, New Start Highland. The Forres-based organisation has installed 250 Solar PV panels across New Start Highland’s retail outlets, storage facilities, training buildings and offices.  It is one of the most prominent reconfigurations at the charity’s

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Proposed wind farm could help power Tomatin Distillery

Leading independent renewable energy generator, Fred. Olsen Renewables has applied for permission to develop Balnespick Wind Farm located 5.6km east of Tomatin and 6.6km north-west of Carrbridge, in the Highlands. If consented the wind farm will generate up to 64.8MW of clean electricity and could provide power directly to Tomatin Distillery. Balnespick Wind Farm has

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Key Milestones Reached in Inverness Castle Transformation Project

The Inverness Castle Experience has reached two key milestones: the completion of glazing on the new link building and the installation of the fully refurbished Rose Window in the South Tower Story Room. These achievements mark significant progress as the attraction prepares to open later this year. The contemporary link building, now wind and watertight,

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Mowi Plans to Breathe New Life Into Uninhabited Scottish Island With Multimillion Pound Investment

Mowi, Scotland’s largest aquaculture company, has announced its purchase of Sanda Island in Argyll and Bute off the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula. The company plans to establish a salmon farm off the east coast of the island as well as reinvigorate the island and develop its potential as a tourism destination. The fish

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Bracewell Stirling Consulting Launches Enhanced Design and Master-Planning Service

Bracewell Stirling Consulting, one of Scotland’s longest-established architectural practices, has made a series of key hires to bolster its team and support the launch of an enhanced Master-Planning service. Additionally, the company – which recently marked its 99th year by becoming part of the consultancy portfolio of innovative Scottish investment company, GEG Capital – has

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Inverness Chamber of Commerce to Host Highland Visitor Levy Engagement Forum

Inverness Chamber of Commerce is set to host a Highland Visitor Levy – Engagement Forum, providing a platform for businesses and stakeholders to engage in a constructive discussion around the proposed Visitor Levy (Tourism Tax) for the Highlands. Part of a wider consultation series, led by Highland Chambers of Commerce, the event will bring together

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