Inverness Chamber of Commerce

Nicol of Skene Celebrates 20 Years at the Forefront of HDD Excellence

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This month, Nicol of Skene proudly marks 20 years of delivering Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) services — a milestone underscoring the company’s commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable trenchless solutions. Now in its 45th year of operation, Nicol of Skene introduced HDD to its service portfolio in 2005, responding to growing demand for less invasive […]

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Kishorn Port and Dry Dock £24m Scottish Government boost set to ‘power Highland economy’ and bring last benefits to local communities, says Maree Todd MSP

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A revived Wester Ross industrial port is set to power the Highland economy and bring “real, lasting benefits to local communities” after a £24 million Scottish Government investment. That is the view of Highland MSP Maree Todd, following Tuesday’s visit to Kishorn Port, one of Europe’s largest dry docks. The visit followed Scottish Government confirmation

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Johnston Carmichael charts a new course with leadership podcast: Who’s Steering This Thing?

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New series explores leadership in action, offering candid conversations with a host of industry leaders Leading UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael is launching a new podcast series that puts leadership in the spotlight, offering honest, thoughtful conversations with a variety of leaders. Titled ‘Who’s Steering This Thing?’, the series is hosted by

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Member of the Week: Nicol of Skene

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This week, we’re handing the blog over to Nicol of Skene Ltd, specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Nicol of Skene Ltd are specialists in Civil Engineering, Multi-Utilities, Horizontal Directional Drilling, Temporary Access Road Hire, and Suction Excavation Hire. Established in 1980, we are a

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The Inverness Castle Experience Prioritises Excellence Ahead of Opening

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The transformation of Inverness Castle into a major new visitor experience took another step forward today, as members of the media were welcomed on site for an exclusive preview and off-site Q&A of The Inverness Castle Experience, which will open later this year. The visit offered insight into the immersive attraction taking shape within the

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A local business boost as EGL2 awards over £9m of contracts

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The Eastern Green Link 2 project – a joint venture between SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission – has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the north-east of Scotland economy having already awarded over £9m of contracts to businesses local to the project’s northern landfall site in Peterhead. The local supplier contracts have been awarded

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Brodies marks 15 years of consecutive growth with record revenue

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UK Top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP has reported its fifteenth consecutive year of growth, with revenue rising to £126.7 million for the financial year ending 30 April 2025 — an 11% increase from £114.3 million the previous year. Operating profit also grew, reaching over £50 million, up from £49.2 million with

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Fortrose care home steps up for 500-mile fundraising challenge

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Staff and residents at a Fortrose care home are gearing up for an epic 500-mile fundraising challenge. As part of their ‘Highland HeArt 500’ campaign, teams from Eilean Dubh care home will collectively walk, cycle and swim 500 miles throughout July to raise money for Highland Hospice, the home’s charity partner. The ambitious fundraiser aims not

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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport Launches £20,000 Fund to Support Local Community Groups

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Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport (ICFGF) has today (Tuesday, July 1) launched a new £20,000 fund to support charities and community organisations delivering social inclusion and environmental improvement projects in the Highlands. Applications are now open for the Green Freeport Capacity Fund, with applicants able to apply for up to £2,000. Groups applying for

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