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Funding secured to open doors for business-academic partnerships  

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Vital funding to kick-start business-academic partnerships has been secured, to support new products, processes, services and workforce practices.  The Scottish Funding Council (SFC) Innovation Voucher Programme is managed by Interface, and designed to establish new partnerships between Scottish businesses, universities and colleges.  The funding enables small and medium sized businesses, including third and public sector […]

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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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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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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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SSEN Transmission welcomes 3,000th employee as growth continues across the north of Scotland

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Perth-based electricity networks company SSEN Transmission has welcomed its 3,000th employee, marking another significant milestone in the company’s continued growth as it delivers the critical electricity network infrastructure needed to support Scotland and the UK’s transition to clean power. The milestone team member, John Ataarem, joins the business as the Offshore Planning Manager based at

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Highland tourism boost as US investors unveil plans for Carbisdale Castle

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A landmark Highlands castle is set to become a key tourist destination after it was acquired by a US couple who previously restored the famous African Queen for boat trips. Suzanne and Lance Holmquist, who operate a charter boat business in Florida, have bought Carbisdale Castle, near Culrain in Sutherland, for just under £3.9 million,

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