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BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

BUSINESS INSIGHT: Where are the freeport’s workers going to come from?

18 May 2024

The economic and social future for our region is jeopardised, without more affordable accommodation, says our columnist.


Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

Highland Loganair flight cutbacks are ‘being noticed’ by business community

18 May 2024

A cut in Loganair flights in the Highlands and islands is having an impact on the economy, a leading business figure has warned.


Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

Ullapool Post Branch to re-open in village’s Tesco store

18 May 2024

After seeing multiple temporary measures put in place, the long-term solution comes as a welcome relief for local residents and businesses.


Resilience and young business women to be recognised at Highland Business Women Awards

Resilience and young business women to be recognised at Highland Business Women Awards

Resilience and young business women to be recognised at Highland Business Women Awards

17 May 2024

It’s almost that time of year again as the Highland Business Women Awards are making a return.


‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

‘All to play for’ - Jamie Stone pushes Dounreay as the site for Scottish nuclear generation after surprise revelation

17 May 2024

Scottish Secretary Alister Jack confirmed that the UK government is planning a nuclear site north of the border.


Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

Highland MSP calls for ‘collective action’ to address Scotland’s housing emergency

16 May 2024

A Highland MSP has called for collective action and shared responsibility to address Scotland’s escalating housing emergency.


PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

PICTURES: Dounreay workers on picket line as strike action takes place at nuclear site

15 May 2024

Pickets were at Dounreay this morning as the Unite and GMB unions went on strike after rejecting a new pay offer from Nuclear Restoration Services.


SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

SSEN Transmission set to launch first £2m Community Benefit Fund in September

15 May 2024

SSEN Transmission announced they will soon launch a first round of funding to support communities in the Highlands and the north of Scotland.


Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

Rory Bremner joins Prosper to celebrate Business Excellence in Highlands and Islands

15 May 2024

One of Britain’s best-known impressionists and comedians, Rory Bremner, will return as host of Prosper’s Highlands & Islands Awards.


Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

Highland ports join new alliance to drive offshore wind development

15 May 2024

Leading Highland ports are among those across Scotland to have joined forces to launch a new alliance to capitalise on offshore wind opportunities.


WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

WATCH: Sumitomo factory at Nigg can have ‘major impact’ on Highland economy, says Scottish net zero secretary

15 May 2024

MSP Màiri McAllan believes the new facility at Port of Nigg has the potential to create hundreds of jobs


PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

PICTURES: Construction of ‘state-of-the-art’ subsea cable factory at Nigg commences with groundbreaking ceremony

14 May 2024

Construction of a new state-of-the-art subsea transmission cable factory in the Highlands commenced this morning.


Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

14 May 2024

Two unions at Dounreay are to strike on Wednesday after rejecting a new pay offer from management.


‘The Kinlochbervie statistics are very good’: Sutherland port records rise in tonnage and value of landings

‘The Kinlochbervie statistics are very good’: Sutherland port records rise in tonnage and value of landings

‘The Kinlochbervie statistics are very good’: Sutherland port records rise in tonnage and value of landings

14 May 2024

The Marine Management Organisation has published figures for fish landings in Scottish ports in March.


John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

John Swinney breaks ground at ‘nationally significant’ Ardersier site lining up hundreds of jobs

13 May 2024

The First Minister says it is ‘literally a phenomenal investment in the future of the Highlands’.


Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

Port of Ardersier owners Haventus secures £100 million investment

13 May 2024

First Minister John Swinney says the loan of Scottish and UK public money ‘demonstrates the huge confidence in this new facility.’


Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

13 May 2024

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.


Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

13 May 2024

Unite has announced strike action at Dounreay Power Station is back on after over 500 of its members rejected the latest wage offer.


Call for more Wick flights to connect to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Orkney

Call for more Wick flights to connect to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Orkney

Call for more Wick flights to connect to Glasgow, Edinburgh and Orkney

13 May 2024

The public is “shouting” for flights between Caithness, Edinburgh and Glasgow as well as to Orkney, a Thurso community councillor has claimed.


VisitScotland unveil new Chief Executive Officer

VisitScotland unveil new Chief Executive Officer

VisitScotland unveil new Chief Executive Officer

11 May 2024

National tourism body VisitScotland have unveiled their new CEO.


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