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Wick-based oil firm reports increased pre-tax profits and turnover

Wick-based oil firm reports increased pre-tax profits and turnover

Wick-based oil firm reports increased pre-tax profits and turnover

23 August 2023

Pre-tax profit and turnover increased for a Caithness-based fuel and oil distributor.


Thurso flooding is an 'emergency' issue – councillors push local authority to make drain clearance a priority

Thurso flooding is an 'emergency' issue – councillors push local authority to make drain clearance a priority

Thurso flooding is an 'emergency' issue – councillors push local authority to make drain clearance a priority

22 August 2023

Thurso councillors have asked the local authority to treat the ongoing problem of town centre flooding as an "emergency" issue.


Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ finalists announced!

22 August 2023

Are you among the finalists in the Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023?


Community market rebrands as Thurso Food and Craft Fair

Community market rebrands as Thurso Food and Craft Fair

Community market rebrands as Thurso Food and Craft Fair

21 August 2023

Thurso Food and Craft Fair is the rebranding of Thurso Community Market and will host various events across the year.


Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

Visitor levy will help bolster 'long-term investment in the tourism sector'

20 August 2023

Highland Council was considering the impliactions of the looming Local Visitor Levy Bill.


Former abattoir to become holiday home

Former abattoir to become holiday home

Former abattoir to become holiday home

19 August 2023

A former abattoir on a Caithness estate is to be turned into holiday accommodation after permission for the development was approved.


Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

Showcase your business at Highland Spotlight

19 August 2023

Highland Spotlight is the biggest business-to-business exhibition in the region.


Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

Highlands and Islands Enterprise release year-end figures

18 August 2023

HIE approved up to £63.2m investment in 489 projects during the period of 2022 - 2023.


Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

18 August 2023

A multimillion-pound heating scheme being planned in Thurso could help people make "substantial savings" on their energy costs.


Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

Impact of short-term lets changes hangs in the balance across the Highlands

18 August 2023

Business Comment by David Richardson, regional development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses


Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

Finalists for Highland Business Awards announced

17 August 2023

The finalists for the annual Highland Business Awards have now been selected.


Watten wind farm event highlights issues related to archaeological sites – can the old and the new coexist?

Watten wind farm event highlights issues related to archaeological sites – can the old and the new coexist?

Watten wind farm event highlights issues related to archaeological sites – can the old and the new coexist?

17 August 2023

A public event at Watten village hall on Wednesday afternoon highlighted an aspect of wind farm construction related to archaeological sites.


Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

16 August 2023

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?


Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

16 August 2023

A private estate near Thurso has teamed up with its neighbour, Forestry and Land Scotland, to share a deer larder as part of a management agreement.


Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

16 August 2023

Trudy Morris said announcement is "incredibly disappointing and concerning."


Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

Highland Council warned short-term lets licensing may be ‘legally unsound’

15 August 2023

Highland Council has been warned a controversial licensing scheme for short-term lets may be “legally unsound”.


Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ judging is underway!

Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ judging is underway!

Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 ‒ judging is underway!

15 August 2023

The judges are making their final decisions with the shortlist for the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 to be announced soon


Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

Aerospace expert to lead countdown to Sutherland Spaceport launches

15 August 2023

The company aiming to launch vertical rockets into space from the north coast has created a new appointment to oversee the countdown to launch.


Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

Seizure of 2000 illegal vapes in the Highlands sparks plea to stamp out irresponsible sellers

14 August 2023

ILLEGAL vape sales and dodgy knock-offs have sparked a plea to businesses to help stamp out the issue after more than 2000 were seized in a year.


My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

My long and winding path to a truly rewarding career – running a Caithness distillery

11 August 2023

View from the Board by Alex MacDonald


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