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North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

04 October 2019

The success of businesses in the north Highlands was recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s 12th AGM, held at Mackays Hotel in Wick.


Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

04 October 2019

A micro whisky distillery is being planned at John O'Groats by Kerry and Derek Campbell.


Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

04 October 2019

Scrabster harbour is on the crest of a wave after a fifth record-breaking trading year in a row.


Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

03 October 2019

Wickers are being given the chance to help transform their High Street as part of the town centre regeneration initiative.


Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

03 October 2019

American tariffs imposed on Scotch whisky will be "a bitter blow" to the industry, says north MP Jamie Stone, warning it will impact on jobs.


MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

03 October 2019

Simec Atlantis Energy's results show that the pioneering MeyGen project exported more than 21 GWh of electricity to the national grid.


Mey man wins three awards in three weeks

Mey man wins three awards in three weeks

Mey man wins three awards in three weeks

02 October 2019

The Highland Business Awards saw a Caithness firm pick up two major awards – making it three in total in just three weeks.


Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

Public meeting in Wick over subsea link to Shetland

29 September 2019

A public meeting is to be staged in Wick as part of the consultation into the proposed transmission subsea link to Shetland.


Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

27 September 2019

Newly released figures underline that green electricity generation forms "the backbone of Scotland's energy system", according to Scottish Renewables.


Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

27 September 2019

Caithness needs a reliable and more business-friendly airport to attract inward investment in the wake of the decommissioning at Dounreay


Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

27 September 2019

Caithness could become a base for training people in operations and maintenance work for offshore wind, Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has heard.


Eco-friendly garden festival a real treat at Ormlie

Eco-friendly garden festival a real treat at Ormlie

Eco-friendly garden festival a real treat at Ormlie

25 September 2019

The sun shone brightly on Saturday for a special day of fun and laughter at Thurso's community garden project.


College to run online cyber-security courses after business tie-up

College to run online cyber-security courses after business tie-up

College to run online cyber-security courses after business tie-up

24 September 2019

Online cyber-security courses are to be run by North Highland College thanks to a new venture with a Thurso-based, award-winning security specialist.


Thurso school benefits from playground upgrade

Thurso school benefits from playground upgrade

Thurso school benefits from playground upgrade

24 September 2019

Pennyland Primary School in Thurso sees the positive benefits of community payback.


Dunnet group on the right path

Dunnet group on the right path

Dunnet group on the right path

24 September 2019

A Caithness trust has won a major accolade in an award ceremony at the Scottish Parliament.


Thomas Cook collapse causes problems for local travel agency

Thomas Cook collapse causes problems for local travel agency

Thomas Cook collapse causes problems for local travel agency

23 September 2019

Local travel agents have been busy trying to reorganise holiday plans for clients following today's shock news about the collapse of Thomas Cook.


Limited-edition gin to support Thurso Rotary fundraising

Limited-edition gin to support Thurso Rotary fundraising

Limited-edition gin to support Thurso Rotary fundraising

23 September 2019

A limited-edition gin produced in Dunnet is being launched in October to support the fundraising work of the Rotary Club of Thurso.


Disabled toilet award winners flushed with success

Disabled toilet award winners flushed with success

Disabled toilet award winners flushed with success

20 September 2019

Gold awards were given to Caithness businesses for coming up trumps with their disabled toilet facilities.


New Thurso art collective have sale in Pentland Hotel

New Thurso art collective have sale in Pentland Hotel

New Thurso art collective have sale in Pentland Hotel

20 September 2019

A sale of local artists' work will take place in Thurso's Pentland Hotel on Wednesday (September 25).


Moray West team remains committed to project despite CfD setback

Moray West team remains committed to project despite CfD setback

Moray West team remains committed to project despite CfD setback

20 September 2019

The operators of the Moray West offshore wind farm have insisted that the project remains viable despite failing to win a Contract for Difference.


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