A new independent economic impact study has found that SSE’s proposed Coire Glas Pumped Storage Hydro project in the Scottish Highlands could support almost 3,000 UK construction jobs at peak, deliver a near £2 billion spending boost with UK businesses, and generate £1.5 billion in UK economic value for the UK, if approved for delivery.
A licence for the historic reintroduction of beavers to the Loch Ness area has today (30 October) been granted to charities Trees for Life and Beaver Trust by Scottish government agency NatureScot – in the 500th year since beavers were last recorded at the world-famous loch. The Ness Beaver Project will reintroduce at least 15
Erskine, Scotland’s leading veterans charity, has launched a major national fundraising campaign as it sets out a new strategy to raise £15 million annually by 2031, ensuring former servicemen and women across Scotland can continue to access the care, companionship and support they deserve. The new campaign, ‘Made in the Military, Rebuilding with Erskine’, launches on
Rodgers Brothers Catering Equipment are delighted to announce their brand new Drumnadrochit showroom is now open. It is the only dedicated catering equipment and refrigeration showroom north of Glasgow and is filled with over one hundred items including fridges, freezers, cookers, ovens, mixers, griddles, fryers, chargrills, sinks, tables and more. The company is a family-run
A north care group has been shortlisted for a national award as its latest community fundraising initiative takes the total raised for its charity partners to more than £18,000. Parklands Care Homes is a finalist for the Community Involvement Award at the Caring UK Awards, with winners announced in December. Its community work includes charity
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Stagecoach is once again offering free travel across its bus services in Scotland to eligible serving military personnel, veterans and cadets on Remembrance Sunday, 8 November, and Remembrance Day, Wednesday 11 November. The initiative gives members of the Armed Forces community the opportunity to travel free of charge as they attend local remembrance services and
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This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Tulloch Homes, one of the Highlands’ most established housebuilders and a proud part of the Springfield Group. Celebrating 100 years of building in the region, Tulloch continues to deliver high-quality homes, invest in local skills through apprenticeships, and support communities across the Highlands through long-term partnerships and charitable
A new drive to increase apprenticeships and support people into jobs is taking to the road across the Highlands. Employers, jobseekers and residents in Golspie, Dornoch and Tain are encouraged to explore apprenticeship opportunities, skills development and career pathways as Workforce North partners bring support aboard DWP’s Employability Van from 27 to 29 October. The
W M Donald is proud to celebrate the achievements of its Modern Apprentices in Civil Engineering and Construction, who have successfully graduated from their apprenticeship program. This is a significant milestone for the apprentices, recognising their hard work, dedication and commitment to developing their skills and knowledge within the civil engineering and construction industry. Combining
The chief executive of Centred Scotland is preparing to walk barefoot across hot coals in Inverness this Halloween to raise funds and awareness for mental health support across the Highlands. David Brookfield will take part in The Inverness Firewalk on Saturday 31 October, joining supporters who are stepping outside their comfort zones for causes close
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