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DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

DRS delay: boost for business or 'blow' for environment?

18 April 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed today's news from the Scottish Government, but environmental campaign groups say it comes as a 'blow'.


'Small business survival cannot be taken for granted' says FSB ahead of Scottish Government priorities

'Small business survival cannot be taken for granted' says FSB ahead of Scottish Government priorities

'Small business survival cannot be taken for granted' says FSB ahead of Scottish Government priorities

17 April 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses is calling for the Scottish Government to press pause on all new regulations that would impact small businesses.


Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

17 April 2023

The chief executive of a spaceflight firm due to launch satellites from Sutherland has left the business just weeks before construction begins.


Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023: Be sure to enter this year’s awards!

16 April 2023

There are lots of great reasons to enter the awards ‒ and it’s free!


'Work with us': Community councils' plea to SSEN over 'super pylons'

'Work with us': Community councils' plea to SSEN over 'super pylons'

'Work with us': Community councils' plea to SSEN over 'super pylons'

15 April 2023

SSEN Transmission recently unveiled plans to run a new 400 kilovolt (kV) line of 57-metre high “super pylons” from Spittal in Caithness to Beauly.


EXPLAINED: How hydrogen power could help Glenmorangie and Whyte & Mackay

EXPLAINED: How hydrogen power could help Glenmorangie and Whyte & Mackay

EXPLAINED: How hydrogen power could help Glenmorangie and Whyte & Mackay

14 April 2023

The UK government chose a Highland site for a share of the £240 million Net Zero Hydrogen Fund


Highland drinks manufacturer moves production to Caithness

Highland drinks manufacturer moves production to Caithness

Highland drinks manufacturer moves production to Caithness

14 April 2023

A popular Inverness-based cocktail specialist has been bought over and will now see its manufacturing process relocated to Dunnet Bay Distillery.


Price for on-the-market 22-bedroom Easter Ross hotel revealed

Price for on-the-market 22-bedroom Easter Ross hotel revealed

Price for on-the-market 22-bedroom Easter Ross hotel revealed

13 April 2023

The selling agent says the 'feature property' benefits from a solid year-round trade and radiates charm.


Managing director of HIAL to step down after 18 years

Managing director of HIAL to step down after 18 years

Managing director of HIAL to step down after 18 years

13 April 2023

Inglis Lyon, managing director of Highlands and Islands Airport Ltd (HIAL) has announced his intention to step down from his role this summer.


Port of Cromarty Firth scoops prestigious award for 'gold' safety standards

Port of Cromarty Firth scoops prestigious award for 'gold' safety standards

Port of Cromarty Firth scoops prestigious award for 'gold' safety standards

13 April 2023

The Port has won a gold health and safety award in its industry sector category.


Do you need help to host an event in Sutherland?

Do you need help to host an event in Sutherland?

Do you need help to host an event in Sutherland?

12 April 2023

Cru Holdings and KBE Events have joined forces to create Highland Cater Hire.


EXECUTIVE: Financial firm is passionate about helping residents of rural Highlands

EXECUTIVE: Financial firm is passionate about helping residents of rural Highlands

EXECUTIVE: Financial firm is passionate about helping residents of rural Highlands

11 April 2023

Phil Anderson Financial Services has had two record breaking months in its Highland office. We found out why it is passionate about rural communities.


Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

Major power line and substation plans spark packed Highland protest meeting

08 April 2023

ANGRY residents have accused energy bosses of trying to "industrialise the Highlands" after they gathered to protest plans for major new power lines.


Seaborne arrival creates waves in Easter Ross town as record-breaking season starts

Seaborne arrival creates waves in Easter Ross town as record-breaking season starts

Seaborne arrival creates waves in Easter Ross town as record-breaking season starts

07 April 2023

It's going to be another busy year for arrivals with upwards of 200,000 passengers and crew expected to disembark this season.


John Muir Trust buys Kylesku land and plans community hub

John Muir Trust buys Kylesku land and plans community hub

John Muir Trust buys Kylesku land and plans community hub

07 April 2023

The John Muir Trust is looking to create a major community and visitor hub at Kylesku after completing the purchase of more land in the area.


Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ open for entries!

04 April 2023

The call is out for entries to the 2023 Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards


£2m charity shops sales total is a record-breaker for Highland Hospice

£2m charity shops sales total is a record-breaker for Highland Hospice

£2m charity shops sales total is a record-breaker for Highland Hospice

03 April 2023

KIND-hearted Highlanders have been hailed for their generosity after a charity raised a record £2 million through its shops in just a year.


CHRIS TAYLOR: Cautious optimism ahead of vital Highland tourism season

CHRIS TAYLOR: Cautious optimism ahead of vital Highland tourism season

CHRIS TAYLOR: Cautious optimism ahead of vital Highland tourism season

03 April 2023

Our enthusiasm is, of course, tempered by understandable concerns over the continuing high cost of doing business, says the VisitScotland official.


Tree initiative looking for host farmers and crofters

Tree initiative looking for host farmers and crofters

Tree initiative looking for host farmers and crofters

31 March 2023

An initiative is looking to attract farmers and crofters, as it aims to raise awareness of the benefits that trees can bring to the sector.


Sutherland business invests £100,000 to help other enterprises

Sutherland business invests £100,000 to help other enterprises

Sutherland business invests £100,000 to help other enterprises

30 March 2023

GMG Energy has installed a preservation chamber which will supply locally manufactured wood to enterprises.


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