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SSEN Transmission and The Highland Council Strengthen Commitment to Accelerating Nature Restoration and Biodiversity Net Gain

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SSEN Transmission has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Highland Council, reinforcing a shared commitment to deliver long‑term environmental and social benefits across the region. The agreement marks another significant milestone for the two organisations, following SSEN Transmission becoming the first business to sign the Highland Social Value Charter (HSVC) at the […]

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Àban Enters 2026 with a New Home, Growing Impact and Community Support

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The start of 2026 feels like an important moment in Àban’s journey, strengthened by the support of the local business community. The Chamber Christmas lunch was a cracking way for us to round out last year. Nearly £800 was raised on the day, providing a welcome boost to Àban’s work with young people and families

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Housing Strategy to Deliver Refurbished Properties in Wick

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The latest project to be announced as part of SSEN Transmission’s housing strategy is a partnership with The Highland Council in a major refurbishment initiative to bring long-term empty homes in Wick back into use.  In an industry first, SSEN Transmission published its strategy in autumn 2024 pledging to support the delivery of 1,000 homes across its north of Scotland transmission area to help alleviate the region’s

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Stagecoach Announces Inverness Service Changes from February 2026 to Improve Reliability and Key Connections

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Stagecoach has confirmed a package of service changes across the Inverness area, which will come into effect from Monday 16 February 2026. The changes are designed to improve punctuality, reliability and connections across the network by focusing resources on routes with the highest customer demand, while recognising that this will involve the withdrawal of some

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Johnston Carmichael Appoints Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll to Lead Strategic Reforms Affecting Employee Benefits

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Johnston Carmichael has appointed Stephen Oates as Head of Payroll, reinforcing its commitment to guiding employers through upcoming regulatory changes and strengthening its specialist tax leadership. Stephen, a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser with more than 20 years’ experience, brings extensive expertise in tax strategy to his expanded role. Since joining Johnston Carmichael in

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Stagecoach Invites Customers to Channel Their Inner Burns With ‘Bard on the Bus’ Competition

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Stagecoach is inviting customers across Scotland to celebrate Burns Night in creative style with the launch of Bard on the Bus; a light-hearted poetry competition inspired by the life and legacy of Robert Burns.  Running from today (Monday 19) to Sunday 25 January, the Scotland-only social media competition encourages customers to try their hand at writing a short poem in the spirit of Burns.   Budding bards are invited to choose one of three

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History Made as Scotland’s Festivals Unite for First-Ever Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway in Aid of Local Food Banks

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Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival joins forces with Skye Live, The Gathering, HebCelt, Eilean Dorcha Festival (EDF), Tunes By The Dunes and Black Isle Calling to launch a landmark fundraising collaboration For the first time in history, Scotland’s festival community have come together for the first time to launch the Scottish Festival Mega Giveaway, a unique collaborative

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Mikeysline Unveils New Mural at Eastgate Centre

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Inverness-based mental health and suicide prevention charity, Mikeysline is once again celebrating community and creativity with another powerful art project. Their vibrant new creation at the Scran Kitchen food court in the Eastgate Centre, is another collaboration with North Kessock based FRESHPAINT and the latest addition to the Murals for Mikeysline initiative. Located in a

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Happy 1st Birthday to the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North, Forres

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Erskine Veterans Charity was delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its Forres-based Activity Centre, EVAC North, with a birthday party attended by almost 100 members. Staff and volunteers originally organised the party for the previous week; however, due to adverse weather, the event was delayed. The get-together more than made up

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