Norscot, a leading manufacturer of timber frame kit homes, windows, and door is delighted to announce its partnership with Origin, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium doors and windows. This collaboration positions Norscot as the most northerly supplier of Origin’s renowned, award-winning range of products, bringing unparalleled style, performance, and functionality to homes and […]
One of the largest social housing providers in the Highlands, Albyn Housing Society, has announced its intention to increase development of new homes in the area to help combat the chronic housing shortage. The Highland Council recently declared a ‘housing challenge’ for the area in line with other councils in Scotland and the Scottish Parliament
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People of Inverness and surrounding areas are being given the opportunity to help shape plans for the second and final phase of development at Inverness Campus. Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has led the development of more than 40 hectares of the site so far. This now includes 47,000sqm of floorspace across several buildings set
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Whisky lovers are in for a treat! On 12 December 2024, just 300 bottles of the exclusive Inverness Castle Experience single malt Highland whisky, Seanchaidh, will be available. This limited-edition release is available for one day only at the Victorian Market in Inverness, from 12 noon to 6.00 pm. The Seanchaidh (pronounced shen-heh-kay), meaning “storyteller”
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Local award-winning business Simpsons raised £10,000 for Cash for Kids through its annual festive ladies night. Over 300 guests attended their annual sell-out ‘Ladies Festive Evening’, where everyone was treated to a fun evening of music, cocktails, pampering, Christmas shopping and delicious festive food. The evening kicked off with Christmas Carols and festive songs from
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Glasgow-headquartered planning, design, environment, engineering and safety consultancy Mabbett & Associates Ltd (Mabbett) and Grangemouth-based leading engineering and environmental consultancy, IKM Consulting Ltd (IKM), have merged to create Arthian Ltd (Arthian). The merger creates one of Scotland’s largest multi-disciplinary consulting firms, employing 200 people, with Arthian planning a recruitment drive to grow the team by
Parklands Care Homes has been named a finalist for the 2024 Caring UK Award for Community Involvement, recognising its contribution to fostering intergenerational connections, reducing social isolation and promoting community engagement. The nomination highlights the contributions of individual care homes, alongside Parklands’ wider community engagement efforts. Parklands’ homes routinely welcome visits from schools, nurseries, musicians,
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A Highland care home has been rated ‘Very Good’ across all key areas in its latest inspection by the Care Inspectorate. The unannounced inspection at Eilean Dubh in Fortrose highlighted significant strengths in the quality of care, leadership and facilities. The report praised the home for creating a “warm, compassionate” environment where staff worked well
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Visitors to the new Inverness Castle Experience will see a unique and symbolic wayfinding marker on arrival within the new gardens on the castle esplanade. The Journey Stone, a feature that will mark the gateway to the Highlands, has been made possible through the generous financial support of Global Energy Group and will serve as
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Local charities have until the end of this month to pitch to become a partner with local care provider Parklands Care Homes. The partnerships will see Parklands dedicate its fundraising efforts within its care homes to support the chosen causes throughout 2025, and potentially beyond. Employees will also have opportunities to engage through volunteering and
