Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Dublin is Doubling: Aer Lingus Regional Adds More Flights from Inverness to Dublin

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Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, today announces an increase in frequency on its Inverness to Dublin service, offering customers even greater choice and flexibility when travelling between the Highlands and Ireland’s capital. The route will double from twice weekly to four times weekly from the 25th of September to the 26th of […]

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Big Art. Tiny Canvas: open call for artists for Inverness Fringe exhibition

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Oil & Vinegar Inverness is throwing down a small challenge to the Highlands’ artists – quite literally. As part of the inaugural Inverness Fringe Festival, taking place from 28 September to 4 October 2026, the Union Street shop is creating an unusual public art exhibition in which every work must fit inside a standard CD

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Inverness Chamber’s response to Highland Council proceeding to visitor levy consultation

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In response to Highland Council councillors passing the current proposals for the visitor levy legislation to consultation, at a special Full Council meeting today (Tuesday 25 August 2026), our Chief Executive, Colin Marr has made this statement: “Highland Council officers have been working constructively with the business community, through a shadow visitor levy forum, for

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EQ, part of Sumer Group, joins forces with  Inverness-based firm Innes & Partners

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EQ, part of Sumer Group, the fastest-growing mid-market accountancy practice in Scotland, today announced a merger with Innes & Partners, a firm serving the Inverness and Livingston area.  This merger represents a strategic priority for EQ to extend into the North of Scotland. The 7% increase in headcount gives the firm further opportunity to evolve and strengthen their position as Scotland’s SME Champions.   By combining expertise,

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Scotland leads the UK with fastest growth in new start-ups, as technology start-ups drive a new wave of entrepreneurship

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NatWest/ Royal Bank of Scotland and Beauhurst’s New Startup Index published today shows the UK’s active business population continues to grow as entrepreneurs adapt to a changing business environment.  The UK’s active business population has reached a record 5.66 million companies, demonstrating the strength and adaptability of British entrepreneurship despite a moderation in new company incorporations, according to the

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Comment: Why devolution shouldn’t stop at Edinburgh

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By Colin Marr, Chief Executive, Inverness Chamber of Commerce – published in the August 2026 edition of Executive Magazine, page 47. Whenever there is a new Prime Minister it’s easy to get caught up in the politics – but business tends to look at things rather differently. Most business owners are less interested in personalities than they

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Scottish rewilding estate hosts pioneering research into nature and mental health

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Rural school pupils visiting Trees for Life’s Dundreggan rewilding estate near Loch Ness have been helping shape a pioneering nature-based research programme to boost young people’s mental health and wellbeing. Working alongside researchers from the University of South Wales (USW), pupils from Highland schools have been exploring how spending time in nature can improve wellbeing,

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“One Million Thanks” – Kingsmills Hotel celebrates raising over one million Pounds for local charities

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The historic Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness, is set to host a landmark charity fundraising evening to celebrate having raised over one million pounds for charities across the Highlands. The special evening will further those fundraising efforts, with all proceeds going directly to charities in attendance. To date, Kingsmills Hotel have raised £1,073,895.90 for Highland charities, with

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Local destination garden centre recognised for having the best plants, foodhall and more in regional awards

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Simpsons Garden Centre is celebrating an outstanding performance at the Garden Centre Association (GCA) North Area Awards 2026, with its Inverness and Mintlaw teams securing recognition across a wide range of categories. The awards bring together leading destination garden centres from across Scotland, Northern Ireland, North West England and North East England, making the achievements

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