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Have your say on 20mph limits

Have your say on 20mph limits

Have your say on 20mph limits

23 January 2024

Public urged to take part in consultation about rolling out the 20mph speed limit across the Highlands as deadline nears.


3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

3500 homes still without electricity after Storm Isha power cuts – and some will remain blacked out overnight

22 January 2024

Thousands of homes across Scotland were still without power at 5pm on Monday evening following overnight outages caused by Storm Isha.


17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

17-bedroom Wester Ross hotel on NC500 on sale for £950K-plus

22 January 2024

A 17-bedroom hotel on the NC500 in Wester Ross has gone on the market for offers over £950,000.


Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

Young Highland workers on a mission to find green solutions for their business

21 January 2024

Seven young workers from across the Highlands are on a mission to find green solutions for their business.


'Everywhere resembled shrines' - Sutherland entrepreneur learns skill and creates successful business over 12 months of hard work

'Everywhere resembled shrines' - Sutherland entrepreneur learns skill and creates successful business over 12 months of hard work

'Everywhere resembled shrines' - Sutherland entrepreneur learns skill and creates successful business over 12 months of hard work

20 January 2024

Sandie Gordon established Candles from the Croft which produces luxury scented candles using natural materials foraged from her family croft.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

Highlands and Islands Enterprise appoints new area manager

19 January 2024

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has appointed a new area manager to lead its work across the Inner Moray Firth area.


New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

New operators plan 'vibrant and exciting' reopening for recently sold Falls of Shin Visitor Centre

18 January 2024

New operators Salmon and Salt Company will run the venue for buyers Pure Leisure Group.


Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

Global Energy gets planning approval for £200 million Green Freeport plant at Nigg

17 January 2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo Electric Industries will produce trans-national subsea cables for the renewables sector.


Scottish whisky tops £7.1bn mark

Scottish whisky tops £7.1bn mark

Scottish whisky tops £7.1bn mark

16 January 2024

Industry accounts for 77% of Scottish food and drink exports


Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

Dingwall auction firm's decision to withdraw livestock sales from island mart 'not taken lightly'

14 January 2024

Dingwall and Highland Marts will no longer provide auctioneering services to the North Uist mart.


'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

'We don't need two vertical launch spaceports': SaxaVord Spaceport boss questions need for Sutherland Spaceport

13 January 2024

Vertical rocket launches are due to start this year from both Sutherland Spaceport on the A’Mhoine peninsula and SaxaVord Spaceport on Unst, Shetland


Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

Highland MP calls for meeting over 'worrying' news for staff as Menzies Parcels faces closure

12 January 2024

The north of Scotland firm has notified staff of its impending closure.


Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

Dounreay socio-economic review shows total spend of over £200m

11 January 2024

Total spend at the Dounreay site during 2022/23 amounted to £202.4 million, with £113.5m being spent with the supply chain, it has emerged.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) looking for new board members

10 January 2024

People with a commitment to the future of the Highlands and Islands are being invited to apply to join the board of the region’s development agency.


Supplier of souvenir whisky for Inverness Castle Experience appointed

Supplier of souvenir whisky for Inverness Castle Experience appointed

Supplier of souvenir whisky for Inverness Castle Experience appointed

09 January 2024

Visitors to Inverness Castle which is set to open as a major tourist attraction next year will be able to buy a special souvenir whisky as a memento.


Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex appoints new chief executive officer and executive chairman as it prepares for completion of Sutherland Spaceport

08 January 2024

Orbex began construction of Sutherland Spaceport last year.


BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

BUSINESS FOCUS: Whether 2023’s been tough or terrific, here’s one way to get 2024 off to a flying start

30 December 2023

We all hope to start next year on a high, and here’s something that will help: enter our FSB UK Celebrating Small Business Awards.


Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

Hollywood film crews bring multimillion-pound windfall to Highlands

29 December 2023

Highland Council revealed that TV and movie film crews spent over £3m in 2022, and this record is likely to be surpassed when 2023's data is released.


Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

Coul Links: More than 1000 people urge ministers to call in golf course approval

26 December 2023

More than 1000 people have urged Scottish Government ministers to call in a decision by Highland Council to approve a controversial golf course.


10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

26 December 2023

A total of 20 local apprentices have been hired in Caithness and north Sutherland thanks to the support of a fund which aims to boost employment.


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