Business

Caithness residents are urged to make their eye health a priority so they don’t succumb to one of the leading causes of blindness – glaucoma.

A business growth programme for the Highlands and Islands is celebrating its third year by hearing from some of those who have gained from taking part

North MSP Gail Ross has announced she is to take up a new role at Dounreay after the election.

Underwater investigations on the site of the 860MW Moray West offshore wind farm have been completed, paving the way for construction to begin

A tourism strategy to prepare the Highlands for an influx of tourists once lockdown ends needs to be implemented rapidly, industry insiders insist.

Caithness International Science Festival 2021 is running online throughout March and has a a special presentation with an astronaut on Wednesday.

Highland Council members agreed that surplus reserves should be invested in the organisation’s recovery from Covid.

Young Highlanders are wanted for a free 48-hour virtual “hackathon”, alongside peers from other parts of the North Atlantic region

New food business in the Highlands are being reminded that they must register their food business by law.

Aspiring scriptwriters in Caithness can work with UK broadcasters, professional mentors and industry experts on a year-long programme.

Scottish delivery and logistics firm M&H Carriers is driving forward with its ambitions to improve equality in the transport industry

Council's pension fund invested £46 million in fossil fuel companies, according to Friends of Earth report.

Conference hears how Highlands are helping Scotland "walk the walk" in taking action on climate change

Dunnet Bay Distillers are delighted to have won international awards for two of its spirits – Holy Grass Vodka and Navy Strength Gin.

Chamber Comment by Trudy Morris

At a Highland Council meeting yesterday (March 4), it was agreed there will be no increase on Council Tax rates for the next financial year.

Eligible residents across Caithness could benefit from up to 100 per cent Scottish Government grant funding available for first time central heating.

Cautious welcome for budget but reduction in VAT for the hospitality industry described as "hugely disappointing."

Wick Harbour – 'the heart of Beatrice Windfarm' – among the winners at the Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards

The Campervan and Motorhome Rental Operators Fund is being delivered by VisitScotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government.